Enjoy the Theater, here in SYLMAR • Nov. 15-24

Based on three decades of letters that Fornés received from her brother in Havana, Letters From Cuba drifts between Cuba and New York City, spanning a decade across the turn into the 21st century. On a two-story set designed by guest artist Dorothy Hoover, Cuba hovers over windows, doors, hallways, and the fire escape of a cramped New York apartment where three young artists—Fran, Joseph, and Marc—bob-and-weave, their hearts afire with poetry, music, dance, and longing. Above them, Fran’s brother, Luis, struggles under a Communist regime, desperate to reunite with his sister while inextricably tied to home.

Letters From Cuba is directed by Christian Barillas (Blood Wedding). The cast of six includes Julia Chavez as Fran (understudy: Diana Jimenez), David Beltran as Joseph, Juda Gonzalez as Marc, Arturo Diaz Zeleya as Luis, Diana Martinez as Enrique, and Abraham Cortez as Gerardo/Jerry. Scenic design is by Dorothy Hoover, lighting design by instructor Bri Pattillo, and costume design by instructor Lena Sands. Stage management is by Andrea Felix-Gonzalez and Ali Barrera.

Letters From Cuba is presented through special arrangement with Paladin Artists.