Theatre

An epic musical journey and cultural celebration. Papá Cuatro is a world-premiere musical that tells an extraordinary immigrant tale of a generation of Venezuelan musicians who were forced to leave their country in hopes of a better future, taking with them centuries of traditions and the joyous sound of an iconic Latin American string instrument: El Cuatro. Immerse yourself in this epic journey and cultural celebration with these world-class international artists that have come to start anew and share their real-life stories with you in a setting that exists somewhere between a musical, a documentary, and a house party. Conceived by Venezuelan-Canadian director Juan Souki (Miami New Drama’s Viva la Parranda), and with original music by singer-songwriter, Mariaca Semprún (Piaf, La Lupe, Latin Grammy 2020); cuatro player, Miguel Siso (Latin Grammy 2018); harpist, Eduardo Betancourt (Latin Grammy 2010); bandola player, Mafer Bandola (LADAMA); and drummer, Adolfo Herrera.

A witty dramatic comedy about class, integrity, and culture. Lucia is understandably nervous. It’s day one at her first TV writing job. As a Hispanic novelist, she may actually be the “diversity hire” she’s heard whispers about. Uncertain whether she can make a place for herself in cutthroat Hollywood, she feels less alone when she meets Abel, the Latino janitor. They form a bond and share stories, but it turns out that their friendship is not what Abel expects.

The legendary Ruben Rabasa (who Andy Garcia called "La Gloria de Cuba") takes the wheel of his own one person show to tell us about the wild ride of his life - all 83 years of it and counting. Rabasa takes us from Cuba to the United States; from santeros to his saving grace, his mom. It's funny and silly and full of heart, just like Rabasa himself, who has a thing or two to teach us - his Rubenology - about being an actor, a lover, a friend, a son, a Cuban-American and an American. A WORLD PREMIERE!

A new work by Pulitzer Prize-winning Cuban-American playwright Nilo Cruz. In "Kisses Through the Glass," two people are drawn together, first by an unknown infirmity and then by love, as they try to find a better place for themselves. The time is the future or now, in a world that seems to be destroying itself. Anabella is the actress trying to keep the theatre alive by remembering the last play she was in before the theatres closed due to a pandemic. Trevor is the truck driver who no longer has a sense of direction after delivering his last cargo. The lives of these two strangers are not only changed forever by the road but also by their spiritual journey to an unknown destination.

La obra hace alusión a un Puerto Rico y a un mundo cuyo lapso oscila entre 1950 y 1984. Sirve como documento histórico para que las nuevas generaciones conozcan a su país y al mundo en el cual se desarrollaron sus padres, abuelos, y bisabuelos, para conocer la cosmovisión de los diferentes entornos en los cuales está plasmada esta obra. Un excelente ejemplo de esta realidad, un clásico nacional de carácter universal que trasciende el tiempo. Es la pieza de teatro escrita por un dramaturgo puertorriqueño radicado en Puerto Rico más vista en el mundo. This work makes reference to Puerto Rico and the world during the time period 1950 and 1984. It serves as a historical document for new generations to get to know their country as well as the world in which their parents, grandparents and great grandparents grew, and also to learn about the worldviews prevalent in the various settings wherein the play unfolds.

A bilingual performance about the great Mexican painter, Frida Kahlo, combines music, visual arts, story narratives, puppets, and the audience's participation. There are three Fridas on stage -the painter, the singer, and the storyteller- and the three will transport the young audience on a biographical journey where colors heal. The performance features puppets (hand puppets, finger puppets, and rod puppets), projections of the artist's most emblematic paintings, together with the animated illustrations of the storybook Los colores de Frida/Frida's Colors. While the performance is going on, children will be able to watch the creation of an artwork on stage. The expressions, folklore, music, and color of Mexican culture will be the main protagonists, in order to tell the story of one of the greatest artists in the Americas. Un espectaculo bilingue sobre la pintora mexicana, Frida Kahlo, que combina musica, arte visual, narracion de cuentos, titeres y el publico.

Alacrán o La Ceremonia / Scorpion or The Ceremony, surge de todo su esplendor gitano desangrando su historia entre la pulla, la zambra y la espina. Este canalla se reúne cada noche consigo mismo, se arranca con un quejío flamenco, le echa valor y sale a interpretar a 'La Cangrejo', la que fue su amor y quien ya no está. Alacrán viene a recordarla mientras se instala en la tragicomedia negra, divertida y absurda que es su vida. Historia de amor, triángulo amoroso en el mundo de las tabernas sórdidas españolas. A story of a love triangle in the heart of sordid Spanish taverns. Scorpion or The Ceremony emerges from the gypsy splendor that allows its history to bleed out amidst obscenities, the zambra dance, and thorns. This scoundrel gathers with himself each night, thrusts himself into the performance with a flamenco cry, sprinkles it with courage, and begins his interpretation of 'La Cangrejo', the woman who was the love of his life and is no longer here.

Azucena busca el amor y el sentido de la vida, luego de la pérdida de su madre y el retiro laboral. Transita el duelo, junto a su amiga Graciela, rastreando nuevas señales y motivaciones en sus visitas diarias a un viejo cine de barrio que se resiste a morir. Allí conocen a Aníbal, y este es el disparador de un juego entre la realidad y la ficción, donde también aparecen elementos sobrenaturales, a través de prácticas esotéricas que podrían establecer una nueva interpretación del presente y una línea de comunicación con el más allá. La obra cuenta con tecnología sonora binaural, por lo que será escuchada con auriculares. La obra de teatro sera presentada en español.

FAMILY MATINEE PRESENTATION Fantasy Theatre Factory invites you to a FREE showing of Heroes In My House: A Magical Journey Through Black History at the River of Grass Theatre. Synopsis: A young Black child who has been assigned a project by his school to research and present a presentation on an important figure from Black History. The only problem? The history book has way too many choices! Then it turns out his grandma's kitchen is MAGICAL and before he knows it, the titans of Black History have sprung from the pages of his book and are there with him...in the house! Aside from the well-known figures he also meets some surprising heroes he was never aware of before… some even closer to him personally than he ever knew! This is a feel-good show that educates while it entertains. Audiences will love learning about aspects of Black History that many are not aware of, all while celebrating the myriad of contributions Black Americans have made (and continue to make) to American History. When: Sat, Jun 25 @ 10 AM Where: River Grass Theatre 17189 Sheridan St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33331 FREE ADMISSION

A FREE lecture on The History of the Art of Magic, from 2700 BC to Present. This is an interactive power point presentation with video & Live performance of Magic. The event is free, HOWEVER reservations are a must, as seating is limited to 200.