Theatre

Fantasy Theatre Factory is proud to present a live performance of Wizards, and Dragons, and Books... Oh My! Jojo, a great kid who loves to read... That is until some kids in the lunchroom start calling her names like "bookworm." To avoid the bullying, Jojo goes to Mendel's Magical Book Shop, hoping that she can sell his books and use the money to buy video games, so she'll fit in with the other kids. Once in the Magic Book Shop though, things take an unexpected turn as the stories in her books magically start to jump to life all around her! Now, all of the pages to Jojo's books are blank and the characters from her books are running wild in real life! It's up to Jojo to retell the stories to get her old friends to go back on the page. While Jojo works to get his favorite characters from her books to go back on to the pages they belong in, she remembers why she loves to read some much in the first place; It's really FUN! Along the way Jojo starts to realize that all of his books have characters in them who are different, and that being different is what makes them special. This show artfully weaves its featured books into its thru-line to create a show that both encourages reading and celebrates diversity. Sign Up: https://broward.libnet.info/event/8737942 Sponsor Acknowledgement: This program is presented with the support of the Broward County Cultural Division, Funding Arts Broward, and Florida Arts and Culture.

La visita virtual de un amigo de la juventud provoca en el protagonista una revisión del pasado, de los errores del pasado común. Una obra que medita sobre la culpa, el perdón, y la amistad, con el trasfondo de una sociedad intolerante y cerrada. Parte del 37 Festival Internacional de Teatro Hispano de Miami. Part of the 37th International Hispanic Theatre Festival of Miami. Event will be presented only in Spanish. / Evento se presentará solamente en Español

Set in one of the most pivotal times in America’s history, the Tony-nominated "Caroline, or Change" is riveting, moving and awe-inspiring. Featuring a virtuosic score by Jeanine Tesori (Shrek The Musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie), it blends blues, gospel and traditional Jewish melodies, creating a breathtaking medium for Pulitzer Prize-winner Tony Kushner’s (Angels in America) provocative and personal story. Caroline, or Change, produces a valuable theatrical experience that continues to thrill audiences the world over. It is a story that must be shared, will open minds, and change theatergoers for the better.

A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Harvard’s beloved blonde Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal!

From Miami to Maine, and back to Miami, "Sweet Goats & Blueberry Señoritas" is about a Cuban-American baker named Beatriz in Maine as she tries to figure out whether she should stay with the community she’s developed, or reunite with her estranged mother in Miami. Along the way Beatriz explores what it means to belong as she cooks up the recipes of her childhood with the raw ingredients of her new hometown.

After a triumphant, multi award-winning world premiere run, seen by over 15,000 audience members, Papá Cuatro is back by popular demand! 5 immigrant virtuosic musicians share their real-life stories on stage and come together to celebrate Venezuelan music, culture and pay tribute to the immigrant experience. Conceived by Venezuelan-Canadian director Juan Souki (Miami New Drama’s Viva la Parranda), and with 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 (Latin Grammy Nominee). AWARDS: 2022 OUTSTANDING NEW PLAY 2022 BEST ACTOR IN A MUSICAL 2022 OUTSTANDING SOUND DESIGN

The next addition to our "Dans Le Avant Garde" series. In the Louisiana bayou, big brother Ogun Size is hardworking and steady. Younger brother Oshoosi is just out of prison and aimless. Elega, Oshoosi's old prison-mate, is a mysterious complication. A simple circle defines a world that beings in ritual and evolves into a touch and tender drama of what it means to brother and be brothered. Flights of poetry, music, dance, and West African mythology combine in a contemporary tale that explores the tenuousness of freedom and the need to belong somewhere, to something, to someone. Following the matinee performance on June 24, we will have a talkback entitled “Bein' a Brutha”, focusing on masculinity and brotherhood in the Black Male community. In addition, we will delve into the traditional emotional tendencies in male culture, and explore concepts of love, weakness, the black male body, and effeminacy. Featuring “Universal Man” Mo Beasley, Researcher/Educator, Brian Knowles, and Co-Founder of Project T.H.U.G, David L. Jackson, the essence of this talkback will unpack how non-sexual relationships between men are tainted and looked down upon, as well as, the effects of those responses, be it emotional instability or generational traumas. This production contains strong language and mature content. “THE BROTHERS SIZE is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection.(www.dramatists.com)”

José Julián Martí Pérez fue un nacionalista, poeta, filósofo, ensayista, periodista, profesor y editor cubano del siglo XIX, considerado un héroe nacional por su papel en la liberación de su país de España. Aunque reivindicada tanto por la izquierda como por la derecha, su historia como ser humano pleno, y no como santo o mártir, se cuenta en la obra Hierro, del conocido dramaturgo cubano-español Carlos Celdrán. Hierro es una profunda reinterpretación que trae de vuelta a Martí, como hombre, esposo, amante. Vuelve al comienzo de la historia de Martí, incluyendo los años duros y angustiosos de su exilio en la ciudad de Nueva York, lejos de su amada Cuba. Esta fue una época llena de angustias, enfermedades, resistencias, amores, lealtades y traiciones de las que pocas veces se habla en las narrativas oficiales. La obra subvierte y desmantela la política en torno a la historia de Martí para mostrar las partes íntimas, privadas e inesperadas de su historia. Simultaneous audio translation to English available. Traducción al inglés de audio simultánea disponible.

Es el último día de la biblioteca y el bibliotecario irá abriendo muchos de nuestros cuentos favoritos y recorriendo sus aventuras. Una historia original que combina los mejores momentos de los cuentos tradicionales. Una obra dinámica que cuenta hasta cinco historias diferentes innovando la forma y la técnica en cada una de ellas con una decena de títeres de todos los tamaños, teatro de sombras y escenarios asombrosos. Propone no dejar que los cuentos y la imaginación desaparezcan. Este evento será bilingüe - sera presentado en Ingles y Español. This event will be bilingual - it will be presented in English and Spanish.

Cervantes inventó un caballero andante, un Quijote, que no ganó batallas, un loco que amaba la libertad para hacer el bien. Siempre pareció un buscador de lo justo y lo verdadero. La locura de atreverse a decir la verdad. Los personajes de la mítica novela de la literatura española necesitaron para existir en nuestros ensayos de una balada que descubriera el camino hacia un tejido nuevo. Los actores a veces rompen las reglas del realismo con acciones sorprendentes. A esos actores la técnica para interpretar los protege. La metafísica del teatro no es más que lo ético y lo técnico, otorgándole en cada ensayo y en cada representación, un nuevo valor al silencio.\ This event will be presented in Spanish only./Este evento se presentará solamente en Español.