Theatre

90 min No intermission Mild adult language In this sparkling comedy of good intentions and bad manners, cultures and gardens clash, turning well-intentioned neighbors into feuding enemies. Pablo, a rising attorney, and doctoral candidate Tania, his very pregnant wife, have just purchased a home next to Frank and Virginia, a well-established D.C. couple with a prize-worthy English garden. But an impending barbeque for Pablo’s colleagues and a delicate disagreement over a long-standing fence line soon spirals into an all-out border dispute, exposing both couples’ notions of race, taste, class and privilege.

Mr. Hatred is a lonely, sullen, and very bad-tempered character. One day, very early in the morning, he received the notification that a new neighbor will move to the apartment next door. This upsets him so much that he decides to prevent that move. What he doesn't know is that the new neighbor is Mrs. Love, a character completely opposite to him, which makes everything worse. Thus, Mr. Hatred undertakes a plan to attack his new neighbor and prevent her from settling in that apartment. What our hateful character does not know, is that everything he will try to do against his neighbor, will turn in him changing his life.

The MARJCC's JCAT company proudly presents Eurydice, directed by J.C. Gutierrez In Eurydice, Sarah Ruhl reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine. Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld, where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost love. With contemporary characters, ingenious plot twists, and breathtaking visual effects, the play is a fresh look at a timeless love story.

A World Premiere By Vanessa Garcia In collaboration with Abre Camino Collective Directed by Sarah Hughes and Victoria Collado Catherine is searching for something authentic as she embarks on a “Lewis-and-Clark-esque” trip across America sponsored by Monteverde Moonshine with her new lover and colleague, Lewis. Along the way, they pick up a wayward nun named Rosalie who has just gone through deep loss, meet a queer homeschooled teenager named Blake and rummage through the layers of migration and gender inequity that make up America. As Catherine travels, she comes to more questions than answers about “the real America,” her own identity and what authenticity even means anymore.

En este espectáculo, a través de una selección de poemas y canciones, le rendimos tributo a esas mujeres que a través de la historia levantaron sus voces para rebelarse ante lo establecido. Mujeres que abrazaron el dolor para convertirlo en sublimes creaciones. Mujeres rebeldes. Mujeres malditas para algunos. No están todas, pero que este tributo sirva como un humilde homenaje a todas ellas.

Three years ago, the producers of this project began a series of workshops interviewing immigrant actors and actresses from different nations around the world. Through their work, they were able to connect a series of stories that tell talk about the global experiences of being an immigrant in the 21st century. Japanese American Costume and Scenic Designer Michiko Kitayama-Skinner was inspired by their stories and her own experience living here in Miami seeing artists use their cultural backgrounds to experiment with new forms of storytelling to create The Passport Project. Along with her partners New York-based Sound Designer Eric Lawson and Artistic Director of the Nordic Black Theater Cliff Moustache, they have created an immersive theatrical experience that allows you to live the stories of these incredible people for yourself. This Project is a free project presented through a partnership with the University of Miami Department of Theater Arts and the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs. Venue: Red Road Black Box Studio 6565 Red Road Coral Gables, FL 33146

It’s the year 2000 in Reading, Pennsylvania and a group of friends go to work at the steel mill and then decompress at the bar like they’ve been doing for over 20 years. But, unbeknownst to them, their lives are about to be uprooted. Their steel mill, Olstead’s, is making some changes and the blood, sweat and tears, not to mention the generations of loyalty these workers have shown, don’t seem to amount to much. These middle class, unionized, steelworkers have made plans to save money, go on vacations and then retire with a nice, healthy pension, but when rumors start flying that the company is considering layoffs, and flyers are hung to recruit non-union Latino workers for less money, the war between community and capitalism begins, and tensions start destroying not only jobs, but also relationships. This poignant play takes a look at the de-industrial revolution through the lens of a history play, but also delves into the issues of today: the economy, immigration, race-relations in America, and politics. Lynn Nottage’s Sweat gives us characters filled with the good and the bad and asks us to reflect on our own views and the views of others. Nottage never tells us who’s right or who’s wrong, but always shows us who’s human.

Disney’s MOANA JR. Playing at JCAT in Miami, FL Disney’s Moana JR. is playing at JCAT from May 3rd, 2023 through May 7th, 2023. The 60-minute musical adventure, designed for middle school/elementary-aged performers, is based on the 2016 Disney film Moana. The JCAT cast includes 19 students led by Mr. Gutierrez and his creative team. "I am proud to present Disney's Moana Jr. with this wonderful cast. We have been rehearsing every Sunday since February and we are excited to show you how much everyone has learned and accomplished!" - J.C. Gutierrez (Director) See the line where the sky meets the sea? You’ll love this thrilling and heartwarming stage adaptation of the coming-of-age tale of Moana as she sets sail across the Pacific to save her village and discover the truth about her heritage. She and the demigod Maui embark on an epic journey of self-discovery and camaraderie as she learns to harness the power that lies within. Adapted for young performers, this musical includes favorite songs by Tony®, GRAMMY, Emmy, and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foa’i, and Mark Mancina, such as “How Far I’ll Go,” “Shiny,” and “You’re Welcome.” With its empowering message of bravery, Moana JR. is sure to awaken your inner hero!

Experience a riveting journey of courage, art, and resilience with the world premiere of “Create Dangerously,” a theatrical adaptation of Edwidge Danticat’s critically acclaimed book. Directed by the visionary Lileana Blain-Cruz, this captivating play will ignite your imagination and stir your soul as it explores the power of creativity in the face of adversity. Witness a transformative story that transcends borders and boundaries, celebrating the indomitable spirit of the human heart.

One play per hour starting at 6 p.m. Freshly Rooted is a "new works" series that includes a staged reading of new works to engage with audiences and introduce community members to brave new voices, telling stories in innovative and bold new ways. The series includes an interactive feedback session after the last show on April 1st. Pour it Out encourages the audience to share its thoughts of the play, actors and the performance making the audience part of the creative process. Additionally, the segment includes professional playwrights who will also share their feedback. For this installment, it highlights four plays and playwright, Michael Oatman, former Playwright-In-Residence at Karamu Theater, the oldest African American theater in the country. The four plays that will be stage-read include: “The Slap”: In the wake of the Will Smith/ Chris Rock Oscar slap incident - Jada Pinkett Smith flashes back to the rocky origin of her marriage which was born out of a love triangle between her, Will Smith and Tupac Shakur. “Not a Uterus in Sight”: A female college professor is arrested by a Black FBI agent after giving an incendiary speech at an abortion protest that leads to the death of a police officer. “The Benediction”: A shadowy bad man pays a visit to a troubled pastor in search of a crucial piece of information. “Far From a Distant Shore”: Albert Einstein, WEB DuBois, and Paul Robeson meet at Einstein’s home to settle old scores and work on the 1946 Anti-lynching petition. The performance on April 1st will be followed by Pour It Out, a feedback session including Véronique George, Dr. James Webb and Bryan-Keyth Wilson. Pour It Out will be available live via streaming on Brevo Theatre’s Facebook Live and Zoom.