Northwest Premiere
Exiles
September 30 - October 26, 2014
Morrison Stage
By Carlos Lacámara
Directed By Dámaso Rodríguez
Sound Design by Resident Artist Rodolfo Ortega
When a storm leaves their tiny vessel helplessly adrift at sea, tension escalates as six Cuban refugees find themselves in a desperate battle against the elements, each other and their past. Set during the 1980 Mariel Boatlift when Fidel Castro allowed Cuban-Americans to bring family members by boat to America, but only if they took “undesirables” with them, this play from a Cuban-born playwright sheds light on a rarely told, but fascinating story in American history.
Press
“…gripping combination of political drama and family squabble, given a taut, vivid production…”
“This was terrific. Artists Rep always does a great job. I love coming here!”
“Director Dámaso Rodríguez conjures a palpably tense atmosphere in the claustrophobic confines of the boat…”
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