Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre Coral Gables Florida

Havana Bourgeois Tickets On Sale Now
Florida Premiere
May 13th - June 7th, 2009

Playwright: Carlos Lacámara

Set in Cuba from 1958-1960, Havana Bourgeois explores the impact of Fidel Castro’s Revolution on the Cuban middle class. Havana Bourgeois is a universal drama that illuminates the choices we make as history closes in around us. This remarkable new play follows the associates of an advertising agency as Castro moved from savior of the poor to dictator forcing the mass exodus of the Cuban middle class. This historical play mixes powerful drama, touching humor, and will capture the heart and soul of our theatre patrons and our entire community. Relive this compelling moment in history as seen through the eyes of the people who lived and breathed it.

The Scope of the Show on U-Tube with Playwright Carlos La Camara

Segment # 1 Show Overview
Playwright Carlos LaCamara Speaks about Havana Bourgeois; his personal motivation and its historical value.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qk8SbrYEFIM

Segment #2: Something For Everyone

Playwright Carlos LaCamara Speaks about Havana Bourgeois, the tragedy the comedy and something for everyone.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8awtXMVWsg

Segment # 3: On Fighting For Your Family

Playwright Carlos LaCamara and the assembled original cast discuss the play as it represent the struggles of families during Castro's misbegotten revolution.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xkjkwz73geU

Segment # 4: The Black Struggle

Playwright Carlos LaCamara and the assembled original cast discuss the play as it represent the struggles of black Cubans during Castro's misbegotten revolution.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GJIRwYblaQ

Segment # 5: How Castro Killed Romance and Capitalism

Playwright Carlos LaCamara and the assembled original cast discuss how the play portrays how Castro's misbegotten revolution destroyed the middle class and tore apart lovers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dZ1wYRjQKs

Segment # 6: Tony Plana Plays a Gay Hero

Playwright Carlos LaCamara and the assembled original cast discuss Tony Plana's epic portrayal of "Panchito" a gay man struggling to survive during Castro's misbegotten revolution.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_rk3e5s4ag

Segment # 7: This Is Our Story - Our Legacy

Playwright Carlos LaCamara and the assembled original cast discuss how the play's characters and story mirrors thousands of stories of sacrifice by a fast dwindling generation who risked everything to save their families from Castro's misbegotten revolution.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6t-UW2qlYe8

Segment # 8: The Loss of Dignity

Playwright Carlos LaCamara and the assembled original cast discuss how the play's characters loss of dignity mirrors thousands of stories from Castro's misbegotten revolution.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_vjjv69bC8

Segment # 9: Fight for Family and How Funny The Play Is

Playwright Carlos LaCamara and the assembled original cast discuss the play as it represent the struggles of families during Castro's misbegotten revolution. Out of that heroic struggle emerges an unexpected and delightfully mischievous humor in the play.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmVpwGccAxI

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