ARCA IMAGES AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AUDITORIUM Y THE ROXY THEATRE GROUP PRESENT
World premiere of Carlos Celdran “Kassandra” a play by Sergio Blanco in “broken English”, accessible for English and Spanish-speaking audiences
Produced by Alexa Kuve
OCTOBER 16-26, 2025
Thursday, October 16, Friday, October 17, Saturday, October 18 & 25, at 8:00 pm; and Sunday, October 19 & 26, at 5:00 pm.
Westchester Cultural Arts Center – 7930 SW 40th Street, Miami 33155
Statement from Alexa Kuve: “Not only does this production continue our tradition of presenting thought-provoking texts, but it also reinforces Miami’s position as a vibrant center of cutting-edge international theater.”
SYNOPSIS
Kassandra is a unique fusion of classical Greek myth and contemporary reality that reimagines the legendary Greek prophetess Kassandra as a transgender immigrant struggling to survive on the margins of society. It will be directed by long-time Arca collaborator Carlos Celdrán, an acclaimed, Miami-based Cuban-Spanish director and playwright.
In Kassandra, in rudimentary yet eloquent English, the main character sells contraband goods while sharing her personal story, and her experience of displacement that resonates with so many of today’s migrants. Kassandra demystifies her own myth and draws haunting parallels between ancient Troy and our world today – from the endless wars, forced exiles and new cartographies of power. Sergio Blanco said, “This play is a masquerade ball that explores themes of silenced violence and social exclusion.”
Played by Ysmercy Salomón
Carlos Celdrán’s staging promises a unique vision of this challenging text, exploring the layers of identity, gender, migration, and power that run through the work. In addition, we will have the special presence of the author Sergio Blanco, who will honor us with his visit for the first time in Miami. Sergio Blanco’s presence at the presentations highlights the relevance of this work and underscores its importance in the literary world, being considered one of the most represented Spanish-speaking authors in the world today.
Kassandra es una fusión única de la mitología griega clásica y la realidad contemporánea que reimagina a la legendaria profetisa griega Kassandra como una inmigrante transgénero que lucha por sobrevivir en los márgenes de la sociedad. Será dirigida por Carlos Celdrán, un aclamado director y dramaturgo cubano-español radicado en Miami, colaborador de Arca desde hace tiempo.
En Kassandra, en un inglés rudimentario pero elocuente, el personaje principal vende bienes de contrabando mientras comparte su historia personal y su experiencia de desplazamiento que resuena con tantos de los migrantes de hoy. Kassandra desmitifica su propio mito y traza paralelismos inquietantes entre la antigua Troya y nuestro mundo actual, desde las guerras interminables, los exilios forzados y las nuevas cartografías de poder. Sergio Blanco dijo: “Esta obra es un baile de máscaras que explora temas de violencia silenciada y exclusión social.”
Interpretada por Ysmercy Salomón.
La puesta en escena de Carlos Celdrán promete una visión única de este texto desafiante, explorando las capas de identidad, género, migración y poder que atraviesan la obra. Además, contaremos con la especial presencia del autor Sergio Blanco, quien nos honrará con su visita por primera vez en Miami. La presencia de Sergio Blanco en las presentaciones resalta la relevancia de esta obra y subraya su importancia en el mundo literario, siendo considerado uno de los autores de habla hispana más representados en el mundo hoy en día.
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