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A BIPOC Play-Reading Series at Straz Center
February 3 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
The Straz Center’s BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of color) Play-Reading Series is an integral part of the organization’s efforts to be more inclusive and to diversify its artistic offerings. This, in turn, is part of the overall commitment to diversity and inclusivity in all areas of The Straz. This four-part series offers the dramatic experience of hearing excerpts from plays written by talented local and national writers. A question-and-answer period follows, during which writers can provide insight into their creative processes.
Saturday. February 3, 5:3pm. Free to attend
Synopsis
In the aftermath of their daughter’s devastating suicide, Ildefonso Muñoz, a communist philosopher, and Carmen, his resilient partner, find themselves distanced from their beloved granddaughter Delfina, and her father, Leo. Ildefonso’s sorrow is deepened by his belief that Leo’s capitalist leanings played a role in their shared tragedy. Meanwhile, Carmen is struggling with a health crisis, but she is determined to keep it a secret from her family. But when Hurricane Maria threatens to destroy their island, they all find themselves under one roof. Will this family finally mourn the death of their daughter, mother, and wife – or will they drown in a sea of resentment?
