1898 Written by Nelson Diaz Marcano
Synopsis:
When Puerto Rico becomes a US territory, the Suarez family is enticed by an American investor who appears with an opportunity that promises riches beyond their imaginations. But as soon as he arrives things start falling apart, and strange dreams haunt the family threatening their land, identity and sanity.
About playwright:
Nelson Diaz-Marcano is a Puerto Rican NYC-based theater maker, literary director, advocate, and community leader whose mission is to create work that challenges and builds connections.
Themes:
Colorism, Colonialism, Interracial love, Caribbean Santeria/Religion, Horror.
Cast members:
Ana Luz Zambrana as "Laura"
Xavier Pacheco as "Jacinto"
Ivan Vega as "Rafael"
Caro Zeller as "Viviana"
Yohanna Florentino as "Lucrecia"
Brandon Meeks as "Homer"
Stage Directions read by Lourdes Zamora
CSP Honorary Artist Collective Member Gretchen Suarez-Pena curates CSP Cold Reading Series