Theatre

A virtual workshop meant to stimulate the creative process, learn the basic principles of playwriting, and use theatre as a tool for activism and advocacy. Participants will be guided through writing exercises as they create potential submissions for #ENOUGH: Plays to End Gun Violence, a playwriting competition aiming to “confront gun violence by creating new works of theatre that will spark critical conversations and inspire meaningful action in communities across the country.” We will be bringing in professional writers and theater artists to give you all their amazing tips and tricks! The workshop will be led by actress and playwright, Maria Corina Ramirez. Maria Corina has most recently written, directed and starred in her debut feature film, Bridges, which premiered at the 38th Miami International Film Festival and the 20th Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival to much acclaim. She is dedicated to creating work that amplifies and humanizes the real Miami, the Latin female experience and promotes real changes in matters of social justice.

Don’t be afraid! LITTLE MONSTER TALES is the "trick" to make reading a "treat!" Fantasy Theatre Factory presents delightfully funny stories from children’s books about monsters, children, and other squiggly creatures- We bring these stories to life on stage! This show combines reading, literature, comedy, puppets, music -even a headless butler who can juggle! The show tickles your funny bone and sends everyone running to the library for more books by the same authors! Great FUN! This is a Live Sensory Friendly Performance at the Sandrell Rivers Theater. Sensory-friendly performances are designed to create a performing arts experience that is welcoming to all with autism or with sensory sensitivities. When: October 16th, 2021 @ 11am Where: Sandrell Rivers Theater Tickets: tickets.ftfshows.com 305-284-8872 COVID-19 Protocol & Practices: Read more at: https://www.sandrellriverstheater.com/reopening ADA Accommodations: It is our policy to comply with all of the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request materials in accessible format, and/or any accommodation to attend any Fantasy Theatre Factory event, please contact Evelyn Sullivan, 305-284-8800, evelyn@ftfshows.com, at least five (5) days in advance to initiate your request, TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service). Sponsors: This program was made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, the Broward County Cultural Division, sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Join us on October 1st & 2nd for UNFOLD: The Pride Plays written and directed By Ricky J. Martinez! A collection of three Latino-centric one-act plays unapologetically tackling charged issues within the LGBTQ2 community. Each twenty minute playlet contains controversial material to fuel conversation afterwards and a powerful night of theatre. THE GOPHER, you decide if it is an account of or a jarring appeal, a gay male convict who’s been abused by a relative decides to stop the cycle. BIOLUMINESCENT, a comedic yet heart wrenching dialogue with a proud-and-out lesbian mother and her non-binary child, as they navigate pronouns & sterotypes to find common ground. IMPOSTER SYNDROME, a bisexual high school educator falls for a transgendered man. Everything seems perfect until getting pregnant becomes the catalyst for unknown lines in the sand. When: Oct 1st & 2nd @ 8pm Where: Sandrell Rivers Theater Tickets: tickets.ftfshows.com 305-284-8872 ADA Accommodations: It is our policy to comply with all of the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request materials in accessible format, and/or any accommodation to attend any Fantasy Theatre Factory event, please contact Evelyn Sullivan, 305-284-8800, evelyn@ftfshows.com, at least five (5) days in advance to initiate your request, TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service). COVID-19 Protocol & Practices: Read more at: https://www.sandrellriverstheater.com/reopening Sponsors: This program was made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, the Broward County Cultural Division, sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

IMAGE AND INSPIRATION is a workshop that aims to explore the concept of the “image” as a trigger for creativity and imagination. Participants that identify as LGBTQ+ will have the opportunity to play and create, using real or imaginary images as references, through simple games and activities to find inspiration, literally, everywhere. The workshop is going to be led by director, actor, and videographer, Carlos Fabián Medina, and dancer/choreographer, Liony García.

Don't miss your opportunity to be part of the largest live event in South Dade. STP is calling auditions for roles in the productions of The Hunchback of Notre Dame! We want to see YOU in a show! All experience levels are encouraged to audition. There are three days of open calls - you only need to attend ONE day of open calls. Monday Aug 16, 7-10pm Tuesday Aug 17, 7-10pm Wed Aug 18, 7-10pm Please RSVP for your audition slot, after open calls, you may be invited back for a callback. The Hunchback of Notre Dame show dates: November 12-14 2021 & November 19-21 2021

Two brothers from an economically deprived town turn their frustrations on one another: one brother is ready to leave, the other resents his escape. Into this combustible mix comes a drug-addicted friend who tells a not-entirely-believable story about how to make some quick cash. A play about shifting alliances and fraternal bonds. Set during the height of our nation's opioid epidemic, this play tells a story about a forgotten part of America.

FUNDarte, the Miami-Dade County Auditorium, and Siren arts, present Climakaze Miami 2021 featuring the performance Mermaid Truth or Consequences: A Biodiversity Game Show by Elizabeth Doud, on August 21st at 8:00 p.m. at the On.Stage Black Box Theatre at Miami-Dade County Auditorium. Mermaid Truth or Consequences is a live game show where, if you can’t tell the truth and biodiversity loss, you have to pay the consequences. Join your host Siren Jones for a chance to win exciting prizes by deciding who qualifies as “winners” and “losers” in the game of colonization and industrialization. That’s right folks, life is one big scratch ticket, so what have you got to lose? Take it from a mermaid, extinction is real, and it’s going to be a rollicking competition to the finish. With such illustrious guests as Ponce de Leon (one of the forefathers of resource extraction industry), the bestselling author and Forecaster Dra. Dolores del Mundo, and a few endangered creatures, thrilling games about human and non-human survival take the stage. Why not have some fun while analyzing apocalyptic levels of environmental distress in this one-night-only Climakaze Miami event? Climakaze Miami is a platform for performance and dialogue about climate change, environmental justice and sustainable futures en la Florida. Through arts and storytelling, we aim to build generative human networks in Florida and beyond which create awareness, action and greater empathy for other humans and other species. This performance is part of MDCA IRL: Summer and the Hot Theatre Summer Series. Before attending, please review the Health & Safety Measures for indoor performances during the MDCA IRL: Summer series. Bag checks may occur at the lobby doors before entry. Please allow yourself a bit of extra time while planning your trip.

Join us for our 4th Annual Sandrell Rivers Day Celebration! In honor of our namesake Chief Sandrell Rivers' birthday, Fantasy Theatre Factory is honored to present a spectacular evening of distinctly uplifting music, visual art, poetry, fashion and more! Local tastemakers from diverse backgrounds will pay tribute to the life and work of the late and beloved Chief Sandrell Rivers. The entire community is invited to join us for live arts performances, networking, and a cultural celebration in the name of our hometown icon. FTF’s Sandrell Rivers Day will be recognizing a member of the Liberty City community who works to improve and enrich the lives of its residents. This year’s recipient is Latousha Daniels, president and CEO of Miami Children’s Initiative (MCI). Co-Hosting this wonderful night will be Ashlee Thomas, president of the Miami Urban Contemporary Experience (MUCE), and renowned actor, aerialist and all-around entertainer Luckner “Lucky” Bruno. With performances by the Jesse Jones, Jr., Quartet; The Harden Project; dancers Alia and Emily Ricca; rap and spoken-word artist and community activist Blaze Carter; FTF's Theater Summer Camp and many more! When: August 14th, 2021 @ 8pm Doors open at 6pm Where: Sandrell Rivers Theater Parking Garage- 6104 NW 6th Ct. Miami, FL 33127 Tickets: $10 tickets.ftfshows.com 305-284-8872 ADA Accommodations: It is our policy to comply with all of the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request materials in accessible format, and/or any accommodation to attend any Fantasy Theatre Factory event, please contact Evelyn Sullivan, 305-284-8800, evelyn@ftfshows.com, at least five (5) days in advance to initiate your request, TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service). COVID-19 Protocol & Practices: Read our guidelines: https://www.sandrellriverstheater.com/reopening Thank you to our Sponsors: The Sunshine Jazz Organization, The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners

Join us for the CLOSING DAY performance of Cinderella: A Fractured Fairytale! The hysterical show is finishing out it's South FL tour at our home theater, The Sandrell Rivers Theater. It’s a Cinderella Story– like you’ve never seen it before! Take the classic story of Cinderella, mix in elements of comedy, slapstick, music, acrobatics and magic, and you've got a new version of an old story that leaves kids (and adults) begging for more! The show is great for primary grades, and older students appreciate the flippant comic style of this “Fractured Fairy Tale”. When: July 31st, 2021 at 3pm Where: Sandrell Rivers Theater Parking Garage- 6104 6th Ct. Miami, FL 33127 Regular priced tickets: $5. tickets.ftfshows.com *FTF is donating 5 tickets to Culture Shock!* ADA Accommodations: It is our policy to comply with all of the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request materials in accessible format, and/or any accommodation to attend any Fantasy Theatre Factory event, please contact Evelyn Sullivan, 305-284-8800, evelyn@ftfshows.com, at least five (5) days in advance to initiate your request, TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service). COVID-19 Practices & Protocols: Read our guidelines at sandrellriverstheater.com/reopening Sponsors: Miami-Dade Cultural Affairs Department, Young Arts Miami and in part by the State of Florida Division of Cultural Affairs.

Founded in 2021, Miami Theatre Works is a semi-professional summer theatre group with the goal of providing performance and technical theatre opportunities to artists in Miami each summer. [title of show] is a one-act musical, with music and lyrics by Jeff Bowen and a book by Hunter Bell. The show chronicles its own creation as an entry in the New York Musical Theatre Festival, and follows the struggles of the author and composer/lyricist and their two actress friends during the initial brief (three-week) creative period, along with subsequent events leading up to the show's production.