Theatre

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.

Learn the basics of camera operation, visual composition, and how to light effectively for video and photo. Learn basic camera usage, composing visuals, and lighting for camera in this dynamic workshop, part of Miami Light Project’s Technical Fellowship Program for emerging Miami-based technicians.

Learn how to design and shape light for live performance environments, including creative and technical considerations. Discover how to design and shape light for live performance in this immersive workshop, part of Miami Light Project’s Technical Fellowship Program for emerging Miami-based technicians. Led by Bruce F. Brown—renowned production and lighting designer, technical director, and educator—this workshop explores both the creative and technical sides of lighting design. Participants will gain insight into lighting as a storytelling tool and learn how to create dynamic visual environments for theater, dance, and live events. What You’ll Learn: - Lighting design concepts for live performance - The relationship between light, space, and story - Technical tools of the trade: fixtures, plots, cues - Creative strategies for theater and dance productions

An overview of lighting console programming—learn how to bring lighting cues to life during a live performance. Learn how to bring lighting cues to life in a live performance setting during this hands-on Lightboard Programming workshop, part of Miami Light Project’s Technical Fellowship Program for emerging South Florida-based technicians. Led by Art Garcia, this session offers an introduction to lighting console programming—a vital skill for backstage technicians working in theater and live events. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of how lighting designers’ visions are translated into programmable cues and executed in real-time performances. What You’ll Learn: - Introduction to lighting consoles and terminology - How to program and run cues for live events - Best practices for communication with lighting designers and stage managers - Real-world applications in theater and performance settings