The company Rey Marciali Productions, from CredobaArgentina, brings to the International Hispanic Theater Festival Miami, La Celestina, the classic by Fernando de Rojas, in a version by David Piccotto and Julieta Daga. This is a one-woman show entitled La Celestina, tragicomedy by Lita, performed by Julieta Daga and directed by David Piccotto. The synopsis states: The voices of the classic work by Fernando de Rojas pass through Lita who is in constant danger of death. With her hands she must hold up a set that has fallen on her. Everything hangs by a thread and she has no strength left; even so, she will laugh, cry and enjoy until the end. Friday July 26 and Saturday July 27, at 8:30 pm. Sunday July 28, at 5 pm, at the Carnival Studio Theater of the Adrienne Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, 33132. Tickets at (305) 949-6722.
Ms of the Festival
The work ter, by Marian Pabn Catal and directed by Julio Ramos, is the proposal that De la Legua Inc., ArteBoricua, from Puerto Rico brings to the 38th edition of the Miami International Hispanic Theatre FestivalIn the play, Sole has dedicated herself to her home and to caring for her paraplegic husband Azael, who is confined to a wheelchair after a car accident. We learn the story of this couple from their first meeting to their marriage. Awkward situations occur and Sole falls into moments of introspection that reveal some dark secrets of the man she loved so much. Performances Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27, at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at 5 p.m., at the Westchester Cultural Arts Center, 7930 SW 40th Street (Tropical Park), Miami, 33155. Tickets at (305) 226-0030.
Narcissus’s Wrath at the Festival
The action of this play, which is being presented at the Hispanic Theatre Festival in Miami representing Venezuela, takes place during the author’s stay in the city of Ljubljana, where he is invited to give a master lecture on the famous myth of Narcissus. The discovery of a disturbing blood stain in the hotel room, which is impossible to clean, will lead to the appearance of a police intrigue that will begin to reveal the macabre details of an extremely violent crime. Written by Sergio Blanco and directed by Rossana Hernandez, the play features performances by the author himself and Gabriel Agero. It can be seen on Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27, at 8:30 pm. Sunday, July 28, at 5 pm, at the Koubek Center Theatre, 2705 SW 3 Street, Miami, 33135. Tickets at (305) 237-7750.
PEN Writers Club
The PEN International branch for Cuban writers in exile will hold its monthly meeting at the Westchester Library, 9445 Coral Way, Miami, 33165, on Saturday, July 27, at 3 p.m., for an event with writer Francisco Javier Denis, who will present two of his books, El hambre de libertad (The Hunger for Freedom) and Cuando pienso en ti (When I Think of You). The writers Pedro Corzo, Ángel de Fana and José A. Albertini will speak. Free admission.
Ballet Festival
The 29th edition of the Miami International Ballet Festival (IBFM) is kicking off the galas of its extensive program for 2024. The event, directed by Eriberto Jimenez, is one of the most important dance festivals in the United States, attended each year by more than a hundred dance figures from Europe, South America, Asia and North America. On Friday, July 26, at 1 p.m., there will be a performance by students from the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center on Lincoln Road. The following day, Saturday 27, at 8 p.m., there will be free outdoor performances on Lincoln Road under the title of IBFM Rising Stars on the Street. To close the weekend, on Sunday 28, there will be the Young Medalists Gala at the Miami Theater Center, 9806 NE 2 Ave., Miami Shores, 33138. More details on the website www.internationalballetfestival.com
They scream freedom
The award-winning documentary They scream freedom (They Scream Freedom)by American filmmaker Melinda Raebyne, will be presented on Friday, July 26, at 7 pm, at the American Museum of the Cuban Diaspora, 1200 Coral Way, Miami, 33XX. The film deals with the struggle of the Cuban people to achieve their freedom during the events of July 11, 2021 throughout the Island. The film has been recognized at the Social World Film Festival (Italy) for best documentary direction; at the Tacoma Film Festival, as best documentary and was awarded the Winning Film Award at the Free Speech Film Festival in Pennsylvania. The film was shown at the Seattle Latino Film Festival and the Social Justice Film Festival, among others.
The jackpot
A new premiere is announced by the Trail Theatre, 3715 SW 8 St., Miami, 33134. El Premio Gordo, script by Flavia Coste, with a cast of outstanding actors, Susana Perez, Rachel Cruz, Yaniel Castillo and Yusnel Surez, under the direction of Yusnel Surez and Alberto Pujol. A surprising and very funny comedy about the role of money in our society. 100% of people who win the lottery collect their prize, but Richard is having doubts. How do you think his family will react? And what would you do if you won El Premio Gordo? Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27, at 8 pm. Reservations at (305) 443-1009.
Tales of exile
With the presence of the director and part of the cast of Relatos del exilio, a film by filmmaker Carlos Fung, it will be screened at the Cosford Cinema, 5030 Brunson Drive Coral Gables, 33146, on Friday 26 and Saturday 27, at 8 pm. This film tells four stories about leaving your homeland and embarking on the path to exile.
Sensual therapy
The comedy-focused Paseo de las Artes invites you to Terapia Sensual, a play that immerses the spectator in a unique immersive theatrical experience, where renowned sexologist Dr. Frenes will take you on a fascinating journey through her innovative conference Terapia Sensual. During her exclusive event at the Selina hotel, Dr. Frenes will reveal the details of her most intriguing cases, along with some of her patients, in a weekend full of laughter, fun, special therapies, and partying. Original idea by Jess Fuenmayor and directed by Layla Vargas. Performances Friday 26th and Saturday 27th, at 8:30 pm, Paseo de las Artes, 437 SW 2 St., Miami, FL 33130.
Lilac one-person show
With the premise of music, humor and a story that will move you, Lila is presented, a complete show, where Lila, a renowned trans singer who has triumphed in Spain, lands in Miami to offer her first recital in the city. However, between the songs and the Stand Up of her show, she finds herself in her dressing room with a photograph of her childhood, triggering a moving and revealing conversation. Directed by Debora Longobardi and Ulises Puiggrs, the program has as a special guest Sal Mendoza. Saturday, July 27, at 8 pm, at Casa Studios, 228 89 St., Surfside, 35154.
Intimate enemies
The play Enemigas ntimas, by Sergio Marcos and Martín Guerra, continues, with the performances of Beatriz Valdés, Irela Bravo, Marisol Correa and Susana Pérez, and directed by Yusnel Surez. The meeting between four lifelong friends will become a roller coaster of emotions when incredible secrets that they keep begin to be revealed. A game of discoveries in which love, sex, friendship, family, loyalty and betrayal will be discussed, and where humor, irony, drama, suspense and nostalgia for youth will make the spectator emotional at all times. An exquisitely funny comedy, masterfully performed by four of the greatest actresses of the Miami theater scene. With these attractive words, this piece is promoted, which will be presented on Sunday, July 28, at 5 pm. Trail Theatre, 3715 SW 8 St., Miami, 33134. Reservations at (305) 443-1009.