Theatre

UNFOLD: the PRIDE plays are 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 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 South Beach gay father and his non-binary child, as they navigate pronouns & stereotypes 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: June 7 @ 8:00 PM | June 8 @ 2:00 PM Where: Miami Beach Botanical Garden 2000 Convention Ctr Dr Miami Beach, FL 33139 Parking: https://mbgarden.org/parking/ Entrance for the event will be through the main gate on the corner of Convention Center Drive and 19th. Tickets: FREE ADMISSION https://ftfshows.thundertix.com/events/247877 This is a FREE performance but please consider donating to Fantasy Theatre Factory a https://www.ftfshows.com/donate-ftf Miami Beach Botanical Gardens is ADA compliant. For ADA requests and specific information please call: (305) 673-7256. For more information contact the Box Office at 305-284-8872 or boxoffice@ftfshows.com ALL TICKET PURCHASES ARE FINAL. THERE ARE NO EXCHANGES OR REFUNDS. Please visit ftfshows.com/box-office-policies for full Box Office Policies. THESE PERFORMANCES WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE MIAMI BEACH BOTANICAL GARDEN.

It’s bedtime, but Luly, a curious and energetic little girl, has other priorities. While her mother struggles to end the day by getting her daughter to sleep, the two embark on an adventure filled with stories, songs, imaginary monsters, and rebellious sheep. Through laughter and challenges, mother and daughter discover new ways to say goodnight with love and trust. Inspired by pop culture aesthetics and multimedia resources, “La Hora de No Dormir” offers a sensitive and artistic look at the emotional struggles that arise at bedtime, providing creative tools for both children and adults. PLAY IN SPANISH

Catch four fast, funny, and relatable short plays —stories that get what teens are going through. After the show, hang out to talk about the plays, life, and everything in between. Agenda: 6 pm: Come early for snacks and chill in the lobby before the show kicks off. 6:30 - 7:30 pm: Actors perform 4 short plays script-in-hand followed by an open discussion. City Reads in Key Biscayne is presented with support from the Village of Key Biscayne and the Key Biscayne Community Center.

The Juneteenth Experience is a groundbreaking annual celebration of our country's national holiday, Juneteenth. This immersive event captivates audiences with concert theater that weaves together soulful melodies, gospel rhythms, and classical arrangements with spoken word and dance, honoring the spirit of liberation and freedom. Led by Hued Songs' Executive Artistic Director Kunya Rowley, the production features an exceptional ensemble of local and national talent. The performance showcases vocalists and a band under Musical Director King Friday, choreography by Zest Collective's Gentry George, original poetry by creative producers Arsimmer McCoy and Miriam King, and digital projections by Bajan artist Russell Watson.

Join Area Stage for Love for Luly: A Talent Show Cabaret on April 25th—a heartfelt evening in support of Luly Banda, sister of our Executive Director, as she recovers from brain surgery. Enjoy inspiring performances as our community comes together to uplift Luly through the power of the performing arts. Be part of this moving night filled with talent, love, and solidarity. Grab your tickets now!

Join us on Thursday, April 24 from 6–7 PM at the Coconut Grove Branch Library for a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to bring a theatre festival to life! In anticipation of the inaugural Coconut Grove Theatre Festival (May 8–11), this engaging panel—presented in collaboration with Culture Shock Miami—features a mix of local playwrights, directors, actors, stage managers, and producers, each playing a part in the process. Whether you're a theatre lover, aspiring artist, or just curious about what goes on behind the scenes, this is your chance to hear directly from the people making it all happen and ask your own questions. Don’t miss this sneak peek into the creative process behind CGTFest! RSVP here: cgtfest.com/panel

Sunday, May 11 | 7:30 PM The Feral Spinster Society Written by Andie Arthur | Directed by Melissa Almaguer Amelia Beauchamp has spent her life on the sidelines: overlooked by society, dismissed by men, and living a quiet, independent life in 1912 Ohio. When her fiery niece, a passionate suffragist named Felicity, begins plotting a disruptive Fourth of July protest, Amelia is unexpectedly pulled into the fray. What begins as a civil act of rebellion becomes a deeper exploration of power, sacrifice, and love—including the kind women weren’t allowed to speak of at the time. Blending sharp humor with heartfelt moments, this rousing, intersectional feminist comedy celebrates the unsung women who have defied the status quo by refusing to play by its rules. Coconut Grove Theatre Festival is thrilled to be bringing theatre back to the Grove with a weekend of staged play readings, May 8-11, 2025, at the Woman’s Club of Coconut Grove featuring South Florida playwrights, directors, and actors!

Sunday, May 11 | 4:30 PM When the Sea Wall Cracks Written by Alejandro Rodríguez | Directed by Karina Batchelor-Gómez A catastrophic hurricane slams into Miami, tearing through the lives of a Cuban business owner and his activist daughter. Torn apart by the storm and their convictions, they embark on parallel journeys through the flooded streets of a home they love but no longer recognize. As the floodwaters rise, so do buried truths, forcing them to confront everything that divides them—politics, pain, and the past. Set to live music, this part-concert-part-play is a gripping duel between generations searching for redemption in the eye of disaster. Coconut Grove Theatre Festival is thrilled to be bringing theatre back to the Grove with a weekend of staged play readings, May 8-11, 2025, at the Woman’s Club of Coconut Grove featuring South Florida playwrights, directors, and actors!

Saturday, May 10 | 8:30 PM Turbo Hybrid Written by William Hector | Directed by Gladys Ramírez When five-time world champion (and world-class jerk) Miles Carmine dies in an off-track joyride, the race for the Formula 1 Championship is suddenly wide open. His teammate, Anna Scholl, sees an opportunity to speed out of his shadow and into the spotlight. But to win it all, she’ll have to overtake rival drivers who are just as fast and twice as cocky, survive a couture crash course from her team’s owner, and outscore the deceased Miles himself, who now gleefully hosts the drama from beyond the grave. Set over the final eight races of a wildly unpredictable F1 season, this high-octane theatrical thrill ride is a pitch-perfectly paced meditation on ambition, identity, and the fuel it takes to go the distance. In a sport where milliseconds define legacies, speed isn’t just about the car—it’s about who you become behind the wheel. Coconut Grove Theatre Festival is thrilled to be bringing theatre back to the Grove with a weekend of staged play readings, May 8-11, 2025, at the Woman’s Club of Coconut Grove featuring South Florida playwrights, directors, and actors!

Saturday, May 10 | 5:30 PM The Queer Séance at #3 Sutton Place Written by Hannah Benitez | Directed by Amy Coker It’s 1903 and the daughter of J.P. Morgan, America’s third-richest man, is desperate to secure her place in Daddy’s will. Her plan? Summon the spirit of Leonardo da Vinci to authenticate a suspiciously acquired Mona Lisa that could save her from scandal and change the course of her legacy. To pull it off, she must enlist the help of her lover, her lover’s husband, and her lover’s husband’s lover. When you cram this many secrets, scandals, and queer tension into a single tearoom, who really needs the spirits to stir up the drama? A whip-smart dark comedy about power, privilege, and the ghosts we carry—in history and in ourselves. Coconut Grove Theatre Festival is thrilled to be bringing theatre back to the Grove with a weekend of staged play readings, May 8-11, 2025, at the Woman’s Club of Coconut Grove featuring South Florida playwrights, directors, and actors!