What happens when a James Bond-obsessed Dominican boy in Queens (who won’t go anywhere without his nerf gun), finds out that the real James Bond was Dominican? This is a true story about Porfirio Rubirosa, Ian Fleming’s inspiration for Bond, and a young Dominican actor-to-be – whose discovery of “Rubi” shakes his very foundation.
Set to a live percussion score and immersive projections, The Real James Bond…Was Dominican is a young man’s guide to love, sex, color, code-switching, white-washing, success, fake-it-till-you-make-it, and the roller coaster of finding one’s true self.
Developed with and Directed by Daniel Banks. A DNAWORKS Production.
About the creator of the play:
Christopher Rivas is an award winning storyteller, two-time Moth winner, Ariane de Rothschild Social Impact Fellow, actor (Call Me Kat), essayist and social commentator (New York Times, Zocalo, Boston Globe, SwipeLife, Level), film maker, podcast host, and a Ph.D candidate in Expressive Arts for Global Health, and the creator of The Real James Bond… Was Dominican! His mission is to share stories that disrupt what is and create space for what could be.
Due to strong language and mature themes, this show is recommended for ages 18 and up.
This performance will be presented with American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation, Open Captions and Audio Description. The facility is accessible and assistive listening devices are available. To request materials in accessible format, and/or any disability accommodation to attend an event at Miami-Dade County Auditorium, please contact Javier Siut, (305) 547-5414 Ext 226 Javier.Siut@miamidade.gov at least five days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service).
Seating is General Admission. The ASL Interpreter and the Open Captions display will be located on the audience’s left side of the stage.
Access Services for this performance are sponsored by Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs All Kids Included initiative.
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POSTER & INFO PACKET PHOTOS CREDIT: ZOHRA BANON
PRODUCTION PHOTOS & FILM CREDIT: LAURA BUSTILLO JAQUEZ
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