UM Department of Theatre: Anna in the Tropics
by Nilo Cruz
directed by José Carrasquillo
The 2003 Pulitzer Prize in Drama winner is set in 1920’s Ybor City, Florida, where family members who work in a cigar factory struggle to reconcile the traditions of the past with their desires for the future. Passions erupt and emotions flare as the laborers embrace the unfamiliar ideas presented to them by a new arrival in their midst, who reads Anna Karenina aloud to them as they work, with life-altering consequences.
Estimated Runtime: 2 hours including intermissionAdult language and themes: This performance is not recommended for children under 13.
Cigar Smoke Onstage: Please note that cigars will be smoked onstage during this performance.
Talk Back with Artists: There will be a Talk Back with the artists following following the 8PM performance on November 7.
This performance is part of the Anna in the Tropics Engagement Project:
You can also learn more about the production and its creators at the Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library's website.
Free Shows: Unless otherwise noted, seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Priced Shows: For tickets please call 301-405-ARTS or click here to order online. (Web sales end two hours prior to a performance.)
