Theatre

Looking for a spooky evening out? Latiné Theater Lab dares you to experience their newest creation, La Botánica by Alex Gonzalez and Gian Arellano. Rooted in Cuban folklore, it’s a supernatural ghost story that follows Carmen, a mother whose refusal to accept her gay son sets off a haunting chain of consequences. Audiences are not just observers, they are active participants who engage with the story and decide which scenes are performed and how the story ends. Carmen's journey starts with a cry for help and evolves to something none of us could see coming.

Reporting live from Fresno! A California weather girl struggles to deliver forecasts about our climate-stricken planet with unflinching optimism. Beneath her sunshiny veneer lurks something fantastically primal, something that may be the key to saving us all. This blistering dark comedy by Brian Watkins was named one of The New York Times’ Best Plays of 2025.

The Cultural Center of Spain in Miami (CCEMiami) and the Miami-Dade County Auditorium’s Away from Home Series, in collaboration with The Roxy Theater Group, present HAMBRE, a comedy that explores marginality in Baroque Spain through the poetry and picaresque literature of the Spanish Golden Age. Drawing on excerpts from works such as La Pícara Justina, Lazarillo de Tormes, Rinconete y Cortadillo, and Don Quixote, as well as poems by major literary figures including Lope de Vega, Quevedo, Góngora, and others, this theatrical production offers a vivid portrayal of a hungry, irreverent, and cunning Spain, where words become the ultimate instrument of power. Written and directed by Eugenia Sancho, the production offers an intimate and distinctly contemporary staging by her company, Sensodrama. The cast features Betsy Rodríguez, Letty Carmona, Catalina Arenas, and Eugenia Sancho.

This funny, moving musical, now adapted for high school performers, begins when six teenage choir members die in a freak roller coaster accident. Then they awake in limbo with the chance to return to life. Presented by Area Stage Conservatory’s Student Professional Company, Ride the Cyclone: Teen Edition comes to the Area Stage Black Box at Sunset Place for a wild, heartfelt, and unforgettable journey through life, death, and second chances.

**This musical is Recommended for ages 13 and up due to language, violence and mature themes unsuited for young children.** Broadway’s Gothic musical thriller Jekyll & Hyde will ignite the stage with its gripping tale of ambition, obsession and the darkness that lives within us all. Inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson’s timeless tale, the musical follows the brilliant Dr. Henry Jekyll as he risks everything to separate the good and evil in mankind, only to unleash a terrifying and uncontrollable alter ego. As his experiment spirals into a deadly battle for his soul, the consequences threaten everything he holds dear. Featuring a thunderous pop-rock score including showstoppers like “This Is the Moment” and “Someone Like You,” Jekyll & Hyde is a sweeping, emotionally charged musical experience that will leave audiences breathless. Please be informed that teens and young adults ages 13-22 must show their Student ID at the Box Office in order to pick up Cultureshock Tickets.

A Classic by Lope de Vega, Adapted by Norge Espinosa Mendoza Directed by Carlos Díaz THE DOG IN THE MANGER: TO EAT… AND LET EAT Beyond its glorious verse form, The Dog in the Manger is a comedy about a woman who has created a kingdom of her own. Countess Diana of Belflor is the mistress of this small world, visited by suitors whom she rejects, wary of marriage and its rules, until jealousy takes hold of her. When she learns that her secretary, Teodoro, is courting Marcela, one of her ladies in waiting, she reveals herself to be a skillful schemer of intrigues, ultimately ending up as the one who marries Teodoro.

RESET, an extraordinary work of physical theater created and performed by Alfonso Barón, Luciano Cortés, and Luciano Rosso. Blending breathtaking movement, absurdist humor, and striking choreography, RESET explores what it means to begin again in a world increasingly shaped by technology and artificial intelligence. Through the expressive power of the human body, the performance becomes a moving reflection on resilience, vulnerability, and our shared capacity to reinvent ourselves after every challenge.

Explore the financial realities of freelance creative work and discover how to secure funding for your projects. Learn how to navigate the financial side of creative work in this essential workshop, part of Miami Light Project’s Technical Fellowship Program for emerging Miami-based technicians. Led by David Camargo, this session explores the realities of freelance life in the arts and offers practical tools for managing finances, budgeting, and securing grants to support your creative and technical projects. Whether you're looking to fund your first independent production or better understand income streams as a working technician, this workshop is designed to empower your career long-term. About the Instructor: David Camargo brings a wealth of leadership and business experience, holding an MBA in Healthcare Administration and certifications in Lean Six Sigma and Grant Writing. He is the co-owner of Dade Plant Co. and has served in director and supervisor roles across healthcare and management sectors. David’s approach is grounded in strategy, clarity, and sustainability—key tools for emerging creatives. What You’ll Learn: - Understanding freelance income and budgeting basics - Identifying funding sources and grant opportunities - Tips for writing grant applications and project proposals - Long-term planning for creative sustainability

Technical theater workshop for Miami-based emerging technicians. Learn about hardware tools and their purpose for set building with Art Garcia. Explore the essential role of the carpenter in live performance through this hands-on workshop, part of Miami Light Project’s Technical Fellowship Program for emerging Miami-based technicians.

Learn basic editing skills and workflow procedures with Enrique Villacreses. Learn basic editing skills and workflow procedures with Enrique Villacreses, as part of Miami Light Project’s Technical Fellowship Program for emerging Miami-based technicians.