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By Rajiv Joseph November 1 - 24 “King” LeBron James’ reign in Cleveland brings promise, prosperity and renewal to a city in desperate need of all three. It also brings together two unlikely friends in a bond forged by fandom. Told over twelve years (from LeBron’s rookie season to an NBA Championship) King James is a clever, fast-paced comedy by Pulitzer Finalist Rajiv Joseph.

Actor Melvin Huffnagle stars in this intimate chronicle of two friends whose turbulent relationship is best navigated through their shared love of basketball. A Miami Premiere. “...shoots and scores!” - New York Stage

BOTH SIDES NOW: THE MUSIC AND LIVES OF JONI MITCHELL AND LEONARD COHEN

by Danielle Wertz and Robbie Schaefer December 13 - January 5 This intimate theatrical cabaret, developed at Washington D.C’s Signature Theatre, weaves together the lives and iconic music of long-time friends and one-time lovers, Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen. Featuring thirteen songs that soundtracked generations of collective yearning including A Case of You, Hallelujah, Big Yellow Taxi, Suzanne and Who

By Fire, Both Sides Now examines the messiness of being human and the struggle to stay connected. Starring and written by Frost School of Music alum and award-winning jazz vocalist, Danielle Wertz and rockfolk musician Robbie Schaefer. A Regional Premiere. “... intimate, sophisticated, and remarkably enlightening.”

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by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins January 31 - February 23 Straight from Broadway, this darkly comic American drama by Pulitzer Finalist and Obie Award winner, Jacobs-Jenkins, invites audiences to one helluva family reunion! It’s summer in Arkansas and the cicadas are singing. When the Lafayette family returns to their late patriarch’s home to manage the remains of his estate, things take a turn. When an estranged brother appears late one night and mysterious objects are discovered among the clutter, long-hidden secrets and buried resentments can no longer be contained and the family is forced to face the ghosts of their past. A Miami Premiere.

“A brilliant, blistering, outrageous play...”

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SUMMER, 1976

by David Auburn March 28 - April 20 Over one fateful summer, an unlikely friendship develops between a fiercely iconoclastic artist and single mother and a naïve young housewife. As the Bicentennial is celebrated across the country, these two women navigate motherhood, ambition, and intimacy, and help each other discover their own independence. This deeply moving, insightful piece by Pulitzer winner David Auburn is about connection, memories, and the small moments that can change the course of our lives. Starring Patti Gardner and Sara Morsey. A Miami Premiere.

“Sharply observant... a story of profound connection and awakening disquiet.” – The New York Times

FAT HAM

by James Ijames co-produced with Brévo Theatre and Island City Stage with the generous support of the Warten Foundation May 16 - June 15 Hamlet, but with more barbeque and disco. Swapping a Danish castle for a North Carolina BBQ pit, Fat Ham remakes Shakespeare’s story of murder and revenge into something hilarious and profound. Juicy, a Black queer Southern kid, has a lot on his plate already when his father’s ghost shows up, demanding vengeance. As generations clash at the family’s backyard barbeque, Juicy must face the legacies of violence he’s been raised with and shape the man he wants to be. Winner of the 2022 Pulitzer Prize. This historic three-way co-production is made possible through major funding from the Warten Foundation.

A South Florida Premiere.

“Hilarious yet profound...” -The New York Times 4

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History of GableStage Founded in 1979 as Florida Shakespeare Theatre, GableStage originally performed the plays of Shakespeare in repertory, using the outdoor Casino Gardens at Vizcaya. From 1987 to 1992, Florida Shakespeare Theatre was housed in the Minorca Playhouse in Coral Gables, until it was destroyed by Hurricane Andrew. But the theatre’s mission could not be destroyed, and it continued to produce at the Carousel Theatre in Coral Gables in 1993 and 1994. In 1998, the theatre moved to its current home, the historic Biltmore Hotel, and became GableStage.

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Laughs in Spanish

by Alexis Scheer

Artworks by Diana "Didi" Contreras Scenic Designer Frank J. Oliva^

Sound Designer Ernesto K. Gonzalez

Dramaturg Karina Batchelor

Costume Designer Gema Valdes Set Dressing & Properties Designer Natasha Lopez Hernandez Production Stage Manager Katie Ellison*

Lighting Designer Tony Galaska

Assistant Stage Manager Emily Chavez Stage Manager Vanessa McCloskey*

Directed by Victoria Collado *

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With Leading Support By:

Knight Foundation Kaufman Rossin Sanguich de Miami Diana “Didi” Contreras

And Additional Support From: Evensky & Katz/Foldes Wealth Management Museum of Graffiti and the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners Originally produced at the Denver Center Theatre Company, Chris Coleman, Artistic Director “Laughs in Spanish” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com 10

CHARACTERS IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE Mariana................ Mariana Mondragón* Carolina................ Marcela Paguaga Juan................ William Guevara* Estella................ Gaby Tortoledo* Jenny................. Magali Trench* DJ................. Ernesto K. Gonzalez With Special Appearances by: Ruben Rabasa • Martha of Miami • Lucy Lopez

Photo: Susana Ramirez

Photo:Viviimage Photography

Photo: Eric Campbell

Mariana Mondragón*

Marcela Paguaga

William Guevara*

Photo: Eric Campbell

Photo: Magali Trench

Photo: Melissa Bibliowicz

Gaby Tortoledo*

Magali Trench*

Ernesto K. Gonzalez

SETTING: Wynwood. Miami, FL. TIME: December. Art Basel Week.

Laughs in Spanish will be performed without an intermission. *Appearing through an agreement between GableStage and Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

THE VIDEOTAPING OR MAKING OF ELECTRONIC OR OTHER AUDIO AND/OR VISUAL RECORDINGS OF THIS PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTING RECORDINGS OR STREAMS IN ANY MEDIUM, INCLUDING THE INTERNET, IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED, A VIOLATION OF THE AUTHOR(S)’S RIGHTS AND ACTIONABLE UNDER UNITED STATES COPYRIGHT LAW. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT: https://concordtheatricals.com/resources/protecting-artists 11

ABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHT Alexis Scheer’s breakout play was the off-Broadway hit Our Dear Dead Drug Lord (WP Theater/Second Stage: NYT Critics Pick, John Gassner Award; LTC Carnaval of New Latinx Work; Kilroy’s List), and she recently made her Broadway debut adapting the book for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Bad Cinderella. Her other plays include Laughs in Spanish (Kennedy Center’s Harold & Mimi Steinberg Award) and Christina (Roe Green Award; O’Neill Finalist). Her work has been developed at the Kennedy Center, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, McCarter Theatre Center, Boston Playwrights’ Theatre and more. Alexis is currently under commission by Second Stage, MTC, Miami New Drama and Seaview. Television: Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin (HBO Max), and projects developed for HBO Max and Salma Hayek’s Ventanarosa. Alexis was born and raised in Miami, Florida in a Jewish-Colombian household. She is a proud alum of New World School of the Arts and holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from The Boston Conservatory and MFA in Playwriting from Boston University. She also has an extensive acting background. Alexis is repped by Di Glazer and Ross Weiner at CAA. She resides in Boston with her music conductor husband and mini-Aussie Sagan.

ABOUT THE CAST Ernesto K. Gonzalez (DJ & Sound Designer) is a performer and sound designer based in South Florida, and a Puerto Rico native. Recent design works include Summer Shorts ‘23 and La Gringa with City Theatre and Little Montgomery with New City Players. He is currently the Sound Engineer for the Maltz Jupiter Theatre, having worked on shows that include Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Beautiful, 42nd Street and more. As the Resident Sound Designer for New City Players in Fort Lauderdale, he’s designed many shows from 2019 - Present. Performing credits include The Amparo Experience, Miami Motel Stories, Next to Normal,Twelfth Night; among many others. As an avid artist, he thrives to connect with his community and help them come together through the transformative nature of theatre. He’s honored to be working with GableStage for the first time. He wouldn’t be where he is without the support of his family and his closest friends.

William Guevara* (Juan) is a California native, former Sailor of the United States Navy, and BFA graduate of FIU Theatre, is thrilled to make his debut with GableStage!

He recently appeared in JCAT’s production of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, as the silent but ever present Chief Bromden. Other credits include Commercial work, short films, as well as Netflix and Fever’s production of Money Heist: The Immersive Experience.William would like to thank the continued support of his family and friends throughout his journey in the Performing Arts.

Mariana Mondragón* (Mariana) is very excited to make her GableStage debut.

She is a Colombian actor and creative based in Miami. Previous Credits: Rubenology, The Amparo Experience (Abre Camino Collective); Winter People (World Premiere, Boston Playwrights' Theatre), In the Time of the Butterflies, Jane Eyre, Revolt. She Said.

Revolt Again (Boston University). Mariana holds a BFA in Theatre Arts from Boston University. A su familia, gracias! Esto no sería posible sin ustedes. Follow her for more: @marianamdrgn/marianamondragon.com Marcela Paguaga (Carolina) is a 33 year old Cuban American Miami native Actress & Singer. Known for her role as Margarita Maria Mendoza in Miami’s Hit Show, The Amparo Experience, Marcela has been performing since she was 10 years 12

old. She graduated with a BFA in theater from New World School of the Arts and has been working in the industry since. She is excited to be making her debut on the GableStage and is grateful to have the opportunity to work with Victoria Collado and the rest of the talented actors and crew! Thank you to her family and friends for the constant love and support, as she wouldn’t be here without them today. (Social platforms @marcelapaguaga) Gaby Tortoledo* (Estella) is a Venezuelan stage and screen actor based in South Florida. Regional credits include Honeymoon in Vegas (Slow Burn Theatre Co./ Regional Premiere), Elián (Miami New Drama/World Premiere), Refuge (Theatre Lab/World Premiere), Songs for a New World (Gulf Coast Symphony), Rock Odyssey (Adrienne Arsht Center), Compensation and Which Way To The Stage (Island City Stage).

International credits include And The World Goes Round, Opening Doors, and A Dream Is A Wish (Song Cycle Intensive, London, UK). Screen credits include Susie in Just My Type and a feature in Amazon Studios’ The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Gaby holds an M.F.A in Acting from Florida Atlantic University. (she/her) Follow her for more @ gabytortoledo/gabytortoledo.com Magali Trench* (Jenny) is thrilled to be making her GableStage debut. She received her BFA in Acting from Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University.

After performing at the Shakespeare’s Globe in London, UK, she acted in Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, and a new play entitled Kids Club/Club Kids in NYC and California. Her latest film credits include Rose & Leo and Boardwalk Winter. From the bottom of her heart, she’d like to thank her family for their unwavering support (Vale, you already know). You can find her on Instagram at @magalitrench or check out her website: magalitrench.com

DIRECTOR'S NOTE Bro….

What’s that saying? No matter where you go, there you are.

Well, no matter where I go, Miami is there -- in the lilt of my Liiikee, in the tumbao of my steps, in the “eh-eh-eh-eh” that comes out of me when I dance with my friends.

There was a time when I couldn’t get out of Miami fast enough. I thought the “real me” existed outside of this humid bubble. It didn’t take long for life to smack me with the metaphorical life lesson chancleta and show me that there is nothing more delicious than to be a Miamian – but like, for real.

This play celebrates our Miami.

The Miami where the best advice comes from your abuela or your bubbe. The place where disco never died; it just evolved into Miami Sound Machine and House Music.

The city where a guy named Armando could call himself Pitbull and go worldwide.

Our Miami is made up of people with grit, joy, and love. Some of us will wear our Miami with pride, and some of us will hide it. I invite you to accept the messy Miami magic within you.

I hope you, Miamian reading this, indulge in this play. I give you permission to sing, dance, clap, and laugh with us whenever you want, however you want. Be free and be real.

Oh, and we don’t care whether your laugh is HAHAHA or JAJAJA or QUAQUAQUA -- just make it yours.

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ABOUT THE CREATIVE TEAM Karina Batchelor (Dramaturg) is a Latiné dramaturg, director, and writer. Previous projects include Dramaturg for The Lehman Trilogy (Gablestage), City Theatre Shorts Director, Dramaturg for La Paloma (Theatre Lab New Play Festival 2024), Production Dramaturg for La Gringa (City Theatre), Assistant Director for The Thanksgiving Play (GableStage), Festival Dramaturg for the Sol Project's SOLFEST 2023, and Production Dramaturg for The Thanksgiving Play, How I Learned What I Learned, Native Gardens, El Huracan, A Doll’s House Pt.II (GableStage). Karina directed and dramaturged new work as part of SOLFEST 2023 at Pregones/PRTT in New York and is a Silver Palm Award recipient for Dramaturgical Excellence in the South Florida theatre community. She is guided by a profound belief in the power of storytelling as a catalyst for societal change and dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices on the stage. (she/they/ ella) Victoria Collado (Director) is a Cuban-American director creating adventurous storytelling experiences on-stage and on-screen. She is also the co-founder of Abre Camino Collective with Vanessa Garcia. Named Best Director of 2020 by the Miami New Times, Collado is well-known for her direction of the hit immersive theatre piece, The Amparo Experience, which was named “Miami’s Hottest Ticket” by People en Español. She also directed the Inaugural Anthem Award-winning digital piece Black Feminist Video Game written by Darrel Alejandro Holnes. She was the assistant Director to Tony Taccone on Broadway’s Latin History for Morons by John Leguizamo. This is Victoria’s third production with GableStage – last season, she directed the awardwinning production of Native Gardens -- which garnered her first Carbonell award for Outstanding Direction. She hopes to continue making work with GableStage that brings the Miami community together and spreads joy.

Emily Chavez (Assistant Stage Manager) is happy to return to GableStage after working on The Lehman Trilogy, The Thanksgiving Play & Old Wicked Songs. Other Stage Management credits include: Beauty and the Beast, This is Our Youth, Be More Chill and Shrek the Musical at Area Stage Company. She is also a recent graduate of the Live Entertainment Management program at the University of Miami. She would like to thank her family and GableStage for their support.

Diana "Didi" Contreras (Featured Artist) has established herself as a prolific Miami-based artist. The artist combines her formal art education with a blend of classical techniques of the Masters and street art influences, resulting in a distinctive and captivating body of work. Contreras's primary medium is oil yet, her trajectory has led her to acrylic, aerosol and anything she can make a mark with or on.

Contreras' work is recognized for its femininity and identifiable whimsical portraiture, drawing inspiration from themes of love, beauty, and womanhood. Her unique style has captured the attention of art aficionados, celebrity collectors and collaborations with major brands like Apple, Urban Decay, and Converse which have further solidified her reputation as a versatile and sought-after artist.With over a decade of experience painting, Didi Contreras continues to leave a lasting impression with her artistry and creativity.

Katie Ellison* (Production Stage Manager) has been a member of the GableStage team for the last eight and a half years. Six of those years, she was the Resident Production Stage Manager and now spends her days as The Director of Operations. Outside of GableStage, she worked with Miami New Drama at the Colony Theatre on their production of 7 Deadly Sins. Other credits include Assistant Stage Manager for Peter and the Starcatcher at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts and Assistant Stage Manager for Zoetic Stage’s productions of 14

Stripped and Rapture, Blister, Burn. She was also the Production Stage Manager for Orchestra Miami’s Music at The Biltmore and The Mice War. Katie is a proud graduate of the University of Miami with a B.F.A in Stage Management. Special thanks to her husband, Kevin and their three fur babies: Milo, Penny, and Ace! Tony Galaska (Lighting Designer) is an Associate Professor, Head of Design, Technology, and Management, and the Director of Community Engagement for the Theatre Department at Florida International University. His design work has been seen at Contemporary American Theatre Festival, The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, The Texas Shakespeare Theatre Festival, National Young Arts, Gables Stage, Zoetic Stage and in NYC with companies such as Toy Box Theatre Company, The Gallery Players, Wings Theatre Company, Metropolitan Playhouse, and New Perspectives Theatre Company. Tony has served as the Design, Technology, and Management (DTM) Chair for the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Region IV, and he is currently the National DTM Member at Large. In 2022 Tony received the Kennedy Center Golden Medallion Award, the highest award given to educators. He received is M.F.A. in lighting design from Purdue University, a B.F.A. from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point and an A.A from the University of Wisconsin Waukesha.

Natasha Lopez Hernandez (Set Dressing & Properties Designer) is a Brazilian-American sculptor, primarily working in ceramic. She received her BFA in sculpture from the University of Miami in 2015 after having served overseas in the U.S. Navy. Alongside her studio work, Natasha has worked as a freelance graphic designer since 2017 with a focus in editorial design. @TashaMadeThat Vanessa McCloskey* (Stage Manager) is grateful to be spending her summer at GableStage for two years in a row! She currently serves as the Resident Stage Manager and production manager for Zoetic Stage. Favorite credits include Cabaret,Wicked Child, Next to Normal, Mlima’s Tale, Gringolandia, Frankenstein, Sweeney Todd (Zoetic Stage), La Gringa (City Theatre), Native Gardens, Indecent, The Legend of Georgia McBride (GableStage), 7 Deadly Sins,The Cubans (Miami New Drama), Kitty Hawk, AileyCamp, United Flight 232, Kansas City Choir Boy (Adrienne Arsht Center.) She is a proud Miami native and a graduate of the University of Miami’s B.F.A. Stage Management program. She would like to thank Julian and her family and friends for all of their love and support. Special shoutout to Katie, who has been there since Day 1 both personally and professionally - none of this would be possible without you!

Bari Newport** (Producing Artistic Director) joined GableStage as producing artistic director in June 2021. Bari’s tenure follows the legendary leadership of Joseph Adler, “the godfather of South Florida theatre” and the producing artistic director of GableStage from 1988 - 2020. Bari is known for her creative methods of centering a theatre company in a community. Whether it’s giving out hundreds of potted plants on Earth Day or designating Thursdays as Give a Dog a Bone Days, Bari’s belief that a theatre company is a citizen in a community rather than simply a place where plays are produced, has been the education and community engagement.

Her work as a director and actor has been seen at Horizon Theatre Company, Greenbrier Valley Theatre, American Stage, Cumberland County Playhouse, Florida Repertory Theatre, Sacramento Theatre Company, Westport Country Playhouse and the Williamstown Theatre Festival. At GableStage, Bari has directed The Price, The Year of Magical Thinking, Heisenberg, We Will Not Be Silent, A Doll’s House, Pt. 2. and The Thanksgiving Play. She earned her BFA from the University of Southern California and her MFA from the University of Iowa. Bari is a 25 year member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society and the Actor's Equity Association. Email her at bnewport@gablestage.org.

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Frank J Oliva^ (Scenic Designer) Frank J Oliva is a Cuban-American Stage Designer. Resident Set Designer this season at Gablestage. In Miami, Frank’s work has also been seen at Miami New Drama Defacing Michael Jackson and Papá Cuatroand Area Stage Company Oliver!,The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast. Recent work include world premieres and new productions with Ars Nova, The SHED, Cherry Lane Theatre, Weston Playhouse, Geva Theatre, Two River Theatre, Teatro GALA and The Cincinnati Symphony, among others. Associate Designer on several Broadway and International productions. Frank is a two-time Silver Palm Award winner and a three-time Carbonell nominee for his work in Miami, and has also been nominated for Henry Hewes and Audelco Awards for his work in New York. Frank won the 2022 Opera America Director/Designer Prize and the 2017 Innovative Theatre Award.

His work was exhibited at the Prague Quadrennial in 2019. Member of Wingspace Theatrical Design and United Scenic Artists, and a proud graduate of New York University. Special thanks to Bari, Katie,Vick and the entire GableStage team.

Gema Valdes (Costume Designer) Coming from the fashion industry, Gema discovered her love of the theatre when she was asked by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Nilo Cruz to design the costumes for his Spanish version of Hortensia and the Museum of Dreams. She has collaborated with Cruz designing costumes for Hurricane, Beauty of the Father (Miami Life Awards nominee), The Color of Desire, Bathing in Moonlight and most recently, the world premiere of Thirst in the Street of Water.

Gema was nominated for a Carbonell Award for Hierro, an Arca Images production.

Costume design combines her passion for fashion with her love of the theatre.

Presently Gema is the Costume/Prop Technician at the University of Miami’s Jerry Herman Ring Theatre serving as costume shop supervisor, draper, and patternmaker, where she collaborates with costume designers and familiarizes students with all aspects of production costuming. Gema worked with the legendary Joe Adler on Indecent at GableStage, where recently she has designed costumes for El Huracán and Old Wicked Songs. It’s an honor and a pleasure coming back to GableStage and working with such talented individuals on Laughs in Spanish.

*Appearing through an agreement between GableStage and Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

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ABOUT DIANA "DIDI" CONTRERAS Every artist has a unique story. Can you briefly walk us through yours?

I have been drawing ever since I could remember. I was an art major in college but after I graduated I stopped for a few years. It was when I started seeing the amazing murals in Wynwood that I got really inspired to paint on a wall. I started painting little characters here and there but when I painted my first mural in Wynwood is when things changed. Her name was Sofia Rose and she was a big beautiful 15ft Latina woman.This got so much love and attention that it even got a Huff Post write up. This gave me the confidence to keep painting and to continue to push through against all fears.

Please tell us about your art.

I paint beautiful strong women on walls, canvas, cafeteras, or anything you can think of. I love mixing aerosol, oil, and acrylic to create different textures on my art. I create because I have to, it is such a part of who I am. There was a time that I didn’t create and I felt empty. I won’t ever let that happen again. I hope to inspire others to follow their dreams, whatever they may be. My artwork is made to be fun, light, happy, and positive.

What do you think about conditions for artists today? Has life become easier or harder for artists in recent years? What can cities like ours do to encourage and help art and artists thrive?

I think it has become easier since we no longer have to depend on galleries or dealers to sell artwork. Artists are a small business and they can sell their work themselves through social media.They can now be their own publicist, manager, and do their own marketing.

Cities like ours can help artists thrive by providing low cost studio space, art grants, and more public art opportunities.

How or where can people see your work? How can people support your work?

People can see my murals all over Miami, New York, Canada, and now Iowa. I love it when people take photos posing with my murals. It is so fun to see how they interact. People can support by posting, tagging @didirok, and of course purchasing art.

Right now, you can see my art in murals around Miami such as Wynwood, Brickell, Little Haití, Little Havana, Wyn 317 Gallery or my studio.

Contact Info: Address: Studio 1356 Sw 8th Street, Little Havana Website: www.dianacontreras.com Email: art@dianacontreras.com Instagram: didirok Facebook: Diana Contreras Art Twitter: DContrerasart 17

DRAMATURGY NOTE From the iconic sunsets casting a kaleidoscope of colors to the rhythmic Spanglish that flavors everyday conversations, Laughs in Spanish immerses audiences in the vibrant mosaic of the Magic City. Playwright Alexis Scheer declares, "It's the most unapologetically Miami thing I’ve written," and indeed, the play serves as a profound homage to the city, capturing its essence with authenticity and love.

Wynwood, once a bustling garment district (the third largest in the United States in the 80's) and later a neglected warehouse district, now pulsates with the energy of the art world, especially during the annual Basel Art Fair. This transformation underscores the power of creativity and serves as the backdrop for the characters' journeys, many of whom symbolize Miami's evolution. It delves into the intersection of art and identity, offering a glimpse into the lives of those who find solace and inspiration within Wynwood's colorful streets and eclectic galleries.

Con amor pa Miami, Laughs in Spanish stands as a testament to the city's enduring legacy as a beacon of creativity and inspiration, while spotlighting the rich community of Miamianses who call it home.

Wynwood then:

La Casona: One of the retail stores in Wynwood's garment district at 2700 N.W. 5th Avenue circa 1970's via nbcmiami.com

An abandoned warehouse in Wynwood circa 2002 via miamiherald.com 18

Special Thanks!

Robyn Abrams • Emalie Belokon Sandy Lucy Collado • John Frank Production & Design Resources Lucy Lopez • Tash Londono • Raul Pradere LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT The land that we now stand has been the traditional homelands of First Nations peoples including the Tequesta, the Calusa, and today the sovereign homelands of the Seminole and Miccosukee. It is within our responsibility to uphold knowledge about the history of the original stewards of this land. We encourage our community to read and learn about ways to support our local Indigenous communities and their efforts to conserve the environment.

VOLUNTEER WITH US! GableStage is always looking to grow our volunteer team – and we need you!

Volunteers are an essential part of the GableStage team to ensure that we produce another year of high quality, professional theater. We are looking for volunteers for the following positions: ushers, crafts people, administrative office assistance, content creators, and more! From teenagers to seniors, there is a place for you at GableStage. To volunteer, please email volunteer@gablestage. org

Mosaic Miami x GableStage Panel: Can We Talk? Really, Can We Talk?

Baseling la vida loca: Getting real about the Latina mother-daughter bond and navigating the art world as a Latina innovator.

With Mosaic Miami Executive Director, Matt Anderson.

June 6, 2024

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Top billing as presenting sponsor in print and digital materials Dedicated spotlight in GableStage Digital Newsletter Acknowledgement in curtain speeches Opportunity to distribute branded merchandise at all performances Your logo on the production postcard, poster and website Full Color/Black and White Ad(s) in the season’s Playbill Tickets to Opening Night, receptions, limited engagements and special events Complimentary Tickets to use during the season Invitations "behind the scenes" to attend rehearsals and table readings Name projected inside theatre during pre-show of every performance Opportunity to arrange a private viewing of a scheduled performance of sponsored production

Individual Sponsorship Benefits - Play a Leading Role • • • • • • • •

Top billing in print and digital materials Your name on the production postcard, poster and GableStage website Acknowledgement in curtain speeches Tickets to Opening Night, receptions, limited engagements and special events Named Sponsorship opportunities for the Opening Night Celebration and pre-show speaker series Named Sponsorship opportunities to bring GableStage’s Shakespeare-inthe-Schools to a Miami-Dade School of your choice Name projected inside theatre during pre-show of every performance Opportunity to attend a private dinner at Producing Artistic Director's home

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EDUCATION & OUTREACH PROGRAMS

Actors Brendan Powers and Rachel Burttram at Coral Reef High School, 2023

Impacting Lives

Under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Bari Newport, GableStage has strived to strengthen appreciation for the role theatre plays in the community by prioritizing the development of its educational initiatives. Thanks to a cadre of generous corporate, foundation and individual sponsors, GableStage continues to expand and re-imagine opportunities for inspiring optimism and imaginative problem solving for our community. Each season, 6,500 Miami-Dade students and hundreds of adult learners have the opportunity to Engage with the Stage at the theatre, at their school, on-line and at community centers near and far.

FOR ADULTS: Pre-Show Talks | Starting 30-min before every performance, audience members are invited to deep-dive into the production at hand by joining a member of artistic team in the "cafe" in front of the theatre.

Post-Show Talk Backs | Immediately following the first Sunday and all Wednesday matinees, please stay for a robust conversation with cast and artistic team.

Diary of a Production From script analysis to casting, designing to directing, this class takes adult learners deep into the artistic process of bringing a production to life! In its second year, this 8 week course took students on a journey through the creation of The Lehman Trilogy. Students attended three in person rehearsals to view the initial designs, meet the creative team, observe the actors and directors create choreography and to understand the collaboration between designers. Due to high demand, the 2024/2025 Season will offer two Diary Production classes.

Registration is now open!

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EDUCATION & OUTREACH PROGRAMS

FOR STUDENTS: Shakespeare-in-the-Schools For the 11th year, GableStage has brought an abridged, contemporary adaptation of a Shakespearian classic to Miami-Dade Public Schools.

GableStage was proud to officially partner with FIU Theatre to bring Macbeth to 18 schools which reached 3,000 students with only 25 performances!

The vision of this program is to offer recent FIU alumni their first professional theatre opportunity while also serving the Miami's diverse population by visiting schools in all districts.

Mainstage Student Matinees Special morning performances introduce high school students to professional, high-quality theatre productions. This season, GableStage offered 6 student matinees where an estimated 1,000 students were in attendance. Talkbacks with actors and a member of the creative team were held after every matinee which provided an opportunity for students to ask questions. Study guides were distributed prior to their scheduled visits. Miami-Dade public schools are welcome to register through the Miami-Dade Cultural Passport Program.

Student matinees for Laughs in Spanish will be held on Friday, May 24 and May 31at 10:30am IGNITE Ignite the ambitions of the next generation of theatre artists with this powerful, new initiative. In addition to receiving tickets to all five productions, nominated partner high-schools with serious theatre students, read and study all productions and receive season-long access to GableStage artists and company members.

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AUDIENCE SERVICES Box Office Hours

Tuesday – Friday, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Also 2 hours before showtime on Saturday & Sunday performances. boxoffice@gablestage.org (305) 445-1119

Performance Days & Showtimes

Wednesday 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Thursday 7:30 p.m.

Friday 7:30 p.m.

Saturday 7:30 p.m.

Sunday 2:00 p.m.

Concessions are open 30 minutes before showtime.

Accessibility

Accessible seating is available.

Assistive listening devices are available for all performances on a first-come basis. Please visit the box office.

Large print playbills available.

Accessible bathroom is located outside the theatre, across the driveway under the breezeway.

Discounts

Available for students, teachers, artists, Biltmore members, military and groups.

RUSH TICKETS Students and Biltmore staff may fill any unsold seat, free-of-charge by arriving 1 hour prior to performance times.

GROUPS Bring a group of 8 or more and save 20-30% on regular ticket prices.

Engagement

WINDOW ON THE WORK | Deep-dive into the production with a member of the artistic team. Pre-show talks begin 30 min before every performance in the theatre “cafe” outside (except opening nights).

AFTER WORDS | Stay for a robust Q & A with the cast immediately following the first Sunday and all Wednesday matinees.

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK Join a growing group of active, young arts enthusiasts with diverse backgrounds and careers. Enjoy drinks and appetizers before experiencing a night at the theatre. Secret location revealed after every opening.

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2023-2024 ANNUAL DONORS & FUNDERS $10,000+ Ann Anthony Louis J. Appignani Foundation Ann & Dan Bernstein The William J. & Isobel G. Clarke Foundation Easton Family Foundation Friends of WLRN, Inc. Funding Arts Network Donations listed below were received Jill & Hal Gaffin between 7-1-23 through 4-29-24.

Chaim & Shelly Katzman We apologize for any errors in spelling or Richard & Susan Lampen recognition. Please email advancement@ gablestage.org or call (305) 446-1116, Ext.307 Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits if we have inadvertently left you out or incorrectly Lori Rickles & Cuong Do Gene Sulzberger listed your information.

Rick & Myrna Toren $250,000+ the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation $5,000+ Miami-Dade County Department of Elizabeth & Richard Battaglia Cultural Affairs Mitchell & Ana Bierman Larry & Fran Blum $100,000+ The Shepard Broad Foundation, Inc. The Jorge M. Pérez Family Foundation at Steven & Susan Caller The Miami Foundation City of Coral Gables Roz & Charles Stuzin Diana "Didi" Contreras David Coulson & Jeannie Etter $25,000+ Nanci & Harold Deutsch Marc & Robyn Abrams Greg & Leslie Ferrero Cornelia T Bailey Foundation The Paul J. Dimare Foundation Alan Bernstein Miguel B. Fernandez Heidi Burghuis Jessica & Jordan Fishfeld Florida Department Of State/Division of Carolynn & Michael Friedman Cultural Affairs Ivan & Lourdes Garces Julie & Martin Franklin Greenberg Traurig, P.A. Jessie Wolfson & Dr. Lawrence Kron George & Jenna Haj Albert & Jane Nahmad Family Foundation Lydia Harrison Peacock Foundation Inc. Nedra Kalish Potamkin Family Foundation in honor of Dr. Nilza Kallos Aizik Wolf Ezra & Tati Katz The Shubert Foundation Kaufman Rossin David Kwiat & Barbara Sloan $15,000+ The Sue & Leonard Miller Center for The Chesapeake Charitable Foundation Contemporary Judaic Studies Grove Bank & Trust Clark & Andrea Nobil Judie & Richard Jacobs Nedra & Mark Oren The Kirk Foundation Ruth Orevba Rhoda Levitt Alan & Barbara Pareira Jeff Davis & Michael Miller Dorothy & Aaron Podhurst Bari Newport & Magnus Stark The Annette Urso Rickel Foundation PNC Arts Alive Joel & Adele Sandberg Debbie & Michael Troner Sanguich de Miami Dr. Aizik & Ali Wolf The Zelda and John Schwebel Family The Board of Directors and staff of GableStage applaud our supporters whose generosity enables us to deliver theatre of artistic excellence to the community.

Donors to the Joseph Adler Legacy Campaign are recognized immediately following Annual Donors.

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2023-2024 ANNUAL DONORS & FUNDERS Foundation at The Miami Foundation Custom Laser Engraving Fred & Bonnie Shapiro Richard & Mary Gail Dalton in Honor of Howard & Sharon Socol John Dalton Sara Solomon Marcia Dunn Richard & Suzanne Steinbook Mark Steinberg & Dennis Edwards Joseph Weintraub Family Foundation, Inc. Andrew Elisburg Winston & Strawn LLP Dr. Alfred & Susan Feingold Betty & Michael Wohl Firestone Family Foundation Ray Ellen & Allen Yarkin Robert R. Brinker & Nancy S. Fleischman George & Luisa Foyo $2,500+ Audrey & John Frank Michael & Judy Adler Curb Gardner II Coral Gables Community Foundation Charles & Lori Gluck Katherine Doble Miriam & Ron Hinds Lil & Yorke Doliner Charitable John & Claudia Holliman Affiliated Fund Foundation, Allison Hockman Esq. David & Jan Ichel Jane Hurt Gayle & Eric Jacobs Dr. Susan & Larry Jay Bernard & Florence Jacobson Evensky & Katz Foldes Wealth Jack & Shirley Kaplan Management Ben Kuehne & Lynn Kislak Janet & Gerald Kelfer Albert Klomparens Patty & Bill Kleh Amy Dean & Alan Kluger Janel Kuhl Sheila Kuhl Joe Reid & Judy Loft Steve & Dale Kulvin The Miami Foundation Shirley & Bill Lehman Pat Papper Barbara C. Levin Publix Super Markets Charities Renee & David Lieberman Joseph H & Florence A Roblee Nancy & Norman Lipoff Foundation Stuart & Bonnie Maisel Charles & Linda Sands Michael McKenzie & Kari Floren Daniel & Ileana Sayre Gail Meyers in honor of Roz Stuzin Sheldon Schneider Don & Ann Morrison William J. Spratt Jr. Museum of Graffiti MHC Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Lynn Newport Sheila Terens Michael & Mary Ellen Peyton Dorothy A. Terrell James Rosenberg & Klaus Jakob theatre works!

Wendy Sager Pomerantz, Richard Sager, Wes & Rosemarie Thompson Steven Pomerantz, Jason Pomerantz Sheila Wagner The Raquel and Michael Scheck Philanthropic Fund $1,000+ Ursula Ungaro & Aldo Serafini The Amanda and Matthew L. Adler Brenda B. Shapiro Charitable Fund Maggie Silverstein Virginia Aristizabal Sandra Simon Beverly S. Bachrach Ellen & Norton Small Cindy & David Berger Leah Tall Donald & Rosetta Bierman Emilio Vazquez & Cynthia Wolffe Vazquez Joyce & Jason Bloch Suzy & Sadek Wahba Richard & Peggy Brodsky Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman, Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream P.L. Jeb and Columba Bush Family Fund at the Miami Foundation Karen K. Clark 25

2023-2024 ANNUAL DONORS & FUNDERS $500+ Susan Bannon Michael & Sheila Berke Marsha & Brian Bilzin Lenny & Marcia Brod Certo Wendy Cinnamon Philip & Rebecca Curtis Marcia Cypen & Steven Wisotsky Wayne & Nicole Cypen Gail P. Fels Denise Glasser & Larry Parnes Sharon Gless Olga Granda Renee Gross Fred Jonas Bernita Marcus King Virginia Kopelman Wendy Lapidus Bobbie & David Lawrence Jr Jay Marcus Dr. Neil & Madelyn Messinger Elizabeth Newman & John Tillson Leif & Aliza Novie Osaic Foundation Nancy Phillips & Henry Miller Marc & Stella Powers Toni Randolph Esta & Lewis Ress Brooke Roberts Neil & Robin Rollnick Barbara & Stan Schwartz Sylvan & Sandy Seidenman Robert & Michele Stone Terrie Temkin Daniel Tilley Tullio Miami Lisbeth Wilson $250+ The Advertising Specialists Akashi Sushi Frances Aronovitz Ms. Rachel Blechman Barry & Caryn Boren Jean Claude Boutrouille William Mahone & Lynn Bowman Beverly & Larry Brown Mark & Margie Buchbinder Michael Carpenter Dr. Alfred & Leatrice Damus in Memory of Joe Adler 26

Roy & Lori Fabry Linda Frazier Michael A Froomkin Mike & Peggy Gaines Gabriel Garcia dedicated to Luis Garcia Planchart Leslie & Fran Gross Gregg & Nika Hinds in memory of Ronald Hinds Bernard & Marilyn Horowitz Louis Hafken M.D. & Lee Ann Johnston Debby & Stuart Koenigsberg Karol & Bob Linton in honor of Marc & Robyn Abrams Randall P. White & Victoria D. Matthews Charitable Fund Jorge Medina Michael's Genuine James Mooney Aisha Nasser Lamar J Noriega Cyndee Levy Francisco Oliva on behalf of the Oliva Family Joyce Peterson Clare & Colin Potter Arnold Powell Juan Quinones Dr. Judith Ratzan Raul R. Rodriguez James Rosenberg & Klaus Jakob Randi & Len Rothenberg Patricia A. Seitz & Alan Graham Greer Drs. George & Eleni Sfakianakis Hannah & David Shear Larry & Arline Silver Joan P. Smith Alan & Lynne Stein Dr Leonard & Janis Toonkel Liat & Tali Tzur Peggy S.Vital Werth-Silver Foundation $100+ Bagel Emporium Noah Bierman & Abby Goodnough in honor of Mitch & Ana Bierman Barbara Bisno Barry & Dr. Lori Blum Julianne & Norman Boyd Jr. Jeanne Baker & Bradley Walter John Byrne Samuel & Eva Cooperman

2023-2024 ANNUAL DONORS & FUNDERS Monica Cronin John A. Dalton dedicated to Diary of a Production Cara Joy David Luis & Mayra Diaz Terry & Dr. Mel Drucker Marlin Ebbert Shep & Linda Faber Donna & Gordon Fales Mark & Suzan Farber Fookem's Fabulous Thomas & Marti Gammon Nancy & Ron Gelles Bob Goldberg & Bobie Weinstein Linda Goodman Robert & Jo Ann Gottlieb Michel & Meyrav Hausmann James Herron Shelley & Bruce Hornik Corleen & James Iannazzi Mary Ingram-Schatz Hector Ivan & Sylvia Crespo Nancy Jacobson Dr. & Mrs. Geoffrey & Linda James Paulette Johnson Robert & Marlene Josefsberg Andres Clavijo & Glenn Kaufhold Leila Kight Robert Knecht Marlene & Richard Kohn Andrea Koonin Celita Lamar Ronnie Larsen Phyllis Levy Donald Libbey Leonardo Lopez Howard Lubel Daniel Marmorstein Margaret & Serge Martin Carole & Richard Masington in honor of Roz & Charles Stuzin Jane & Paul Mass Stuart Meltzer & Michael McKeever Josie Mendoza

Sara Morsey Dale Moses Frank Oliva on behalf of the Oliva Family Marjorie O'Neill-Butler in Memory of Roger Martin Alana & Jason Peck Inge E. Peters Seth Petok & Marcie Tennen Joseph Polito & Lisa Beal Meredith Porte Dedicated to Bari Newport Jeff & Mandy Potts Genessa & Thomas Proctor Carolee Reiber David Reinhard Lynda Richards Maria Rodaz Victoria Rogers Susan & David Rosner Eliana Sachar Ruth & Rudy Schwartz Leigh & Morrie Siegel Mr. & Mrs. Michael Silver Myra Silverstein Linda Singer Lindsey Smith Larry & Barbara Stein Suzanne & Henry Stolar Dr. & Mrs. R Tannenbaum Mark Trowbridge in honor of Bari Newport H. Allan Tucker Donna Urban Clara Vertes J. Frost Walker III Bonnie Webman Lenore and Stanley Weinstein Philanthropic Fund Alan Fein & Susan Westfall Pauline Winick Ira Zager Marlene Zuckerman

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JOE ADLER LEGACY CAMPAIGN GableStage is proud to recognize the generosity of the following donors who have contributed to the campaign to support a thriving South Florida theatre community in Joe’s name.

Legacy donations listed here were Pledged or received by April 29, 2024. $100,000+ Winston & Strawn, LLC GableStage Board of Trustees Jessie Wolfson $50,000+ The Jorge M. Pérez Family Foundation at the Miami Foundation Charles & Rosalyn Stuzin $25000+ Alan & Jayusia Bernstein $10,000+ Dr. Aizik L. Wolf, Miami Neuroscience Center Larry & Fran Blum Easton Family Foundation Nedra Kalish Chaim & Shelly Katzman James & Fortuna Stuzin Ray Ellen & Allan Yarkin $5,000+ Marc & Robyn Abrams Michael & Judy Adler Louis J. Appignani Foundation Mitchell & Ana Bierman David A. Coulson & Jeannie Etter Jessica & Jordan Fishfeld Greenberg Traurig, P.A. George & Jenna Haj Judie & Richard Jacobs Dr. Nilza Kallos Selma Ankist Family Trust, Andrea Nobil, Trustee Brooke Roberts-Webb Kaufman Rossin Barbara & Stanley Schwartz Gene C. Sulzberger Rick & Myrna Toren Debbie & Michael Troner in Honor of Bari Newport Michael Weintraub of the Joseph Weintraub Family Foundation 28

$2,500+ Ann Anthony Nanci & Harold Deutsch From Frank Flynn In Memory Broadway Gail Denise Glasser David Kwiat & Barbara Sloan Carol Von Arx, The Roblee Foundation $1000+ JoAnne Bander Richard & Margaret Brodsky Custom Laser Engraving Alfred & Susan Feingold The Foyo Family in Honor of Roz Stuzin Jill & Harold Gaffin Lil & Yorke Doliner Charitable Foundation, Trustee Allison Hockman Michel Hausmann Jack & Shirley Kaplan Michael Mckenzie & Kari Floren, The McKenzie Artists and Animals Fund Bari Newport & Magnus Stark Linda & Lynn Newport In Honor of Bari Newport Sylvan & Sandy Seidenman Sandra Simon Stillman Family Foundation Linda Weitz/The Dr. Jack Widrich Foundation Steve Zack, Zack Family Foundation $500+ Robert Adler, Michele & David Friedlander Walter Bradley Michael & Irma Goldstein Ricardo Moran Vicki & Bob Simons Suzy & Sadek Wahba

JOE ADLER LEGACY CAMPAIGN $250+ Donald & Rosetta Bierman Ms. Rachel Blechman Gail Garrisan Naomi & Burt Honig Shelley & Bruce Hornik Sally Levin Ulrich Merten James Mooney Marj O’Neill-Butler Dr. Lawrence & Barbara Stein H. Allan Tucker Donna Urban Howard Simon & Beth Wilson $100+ Al Alschuler David Drucker & Lynn Atkinson Sylvia & Hector I. Crespo Susan Doucha Arlene Easley Joanne Gruber Louis Hafken

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Michel Hausmann Carmen Irizarry In Honor of Angie Garcia Deborah Kondelik Margery Lowe Dan Lundberg Thomas & Linda Mann Toba Meiselman Margot Moreland Yan Narayanan Michael Peskoe Dr. & Mrs. Terry Reisman Phyllis Resnick Amanda Rivera Leslie & Bernice Roth Phyllis & Richard Sandrow Ruth & Rudy Schwartz Shirley Spear Katherine & Arthur Trotman for Ruth & Rudy’s 65th Anniversary Paul Dunham and Ron Webb Lillie Wheeler Steven Wisotsky

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BRING A GROUP! Groups of 8 or more receive $18 off each regular ticket price, this includes fees. Organizer receives a complimentary ticket!

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2023/2024 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The 25th Season is made possible in part through support from GableStage’s Board of Trustees. GableStage is grateful for their generous support.

Chair Roz Stuzin Vice Chair Marc Abrams Secretary George Haj Treasurer Rick Toren Mitchell Bierman David Coulson Jessica Fishfeld Jill Gaffin Ivan Garces Allison Hockman Richard Jacobs Nedra Kalish Nilza Kallos Chaim Katzman Ruth Orevba Gene Sulzberger Aizik Wolf Producing Artistic Director Bari Newport Standing Committees Executive Finance Development INTERESTED IN JOINING THE BOARD? If you have an interest in serving on a committee for the board of trustees, please email: kkramitz@gablestage.org 31

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Laughs in Spanish PRODUCTION SUPPORT House Manager Amanda Enriquez Maria Lopez Wardrobe Supervisor Krizia Young Master Carpenter/Run Crew Sean Deam Scenic Construction Paola Esteras Raul Hernandez Eri Lopez Mario Mendez David Patino Gabriel Perez General Electrics Eri Lopez Victor Ernesto Pinto

GABLESTAGE THEATRE COMPANY Bari Newport Producing Artistic Director Jeff Potts Managing Director Artistic Director of Artistic Programming & Education Tyla Palmer Resident Dramaturg Karina Batchelor Production Director of Operations Katie Ellison Technical Director Victoria Murawski Master Electrician Art Garcia Production Associate Krizia Young 33

Advancement Director of Institutional Advancement Kate Kramitz Advancement Associate Amanda Enriquez Grants Manager Andrea Dougherty O'Naghten Marketing & Communications Marketing Manager Magnus Stark Marketing Consultant Ingage Biz Business & Audience Services Business Manager Corleen Iannazzi Box Office Manager Catherine Toruno Box Office Associate Milly Castellon Box Office Assistant Luis Diaz Samuel Krogh Streaming Film Streaming Director Alexandru Gherman Video Camera Operator Lucian Alexandrescu Magnus Stark Editor Alexandru Gherman Contact information GableStage 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Suite 230 Coral Gables, FL 33134 Box Office: (305) 445-1119 boxoffice@gablestage.com Media Contact: media@gablestage.org

IN-KIND SUPPORT WISH LIST There are many ways to support our theatre: you can donate anything from rehearsal/warehouse space to flowers and plants. Donations are tax deductible!

Vehicles VAN: In addition to being able to bring our work to more locations within our community, having our own van will allow us to transport sets, props and costume pieces from storage to the theatre in no time.

CARS: Out-of-town artists need to be able to get around. At the very least, they need to travel from artist housing to the theatre and the grocery store. Having vehicles of our own would eliminate the need to rent a fleet of cars. Help!

Housing Have a guest house, vacation house or Airbnb? Housing with kitchens are needed for out-of-town artists staying two weeks or more.

Rehearsal Space Have a large rec room? We need a mid-size space – 800 sq. ft. or more – to rehearse a play while another production is performing at the theatre.

Warehouse Space Our theatre is intimate. Outside and inside. Extra warehouse space will help us store furniture, props and other materials used in the productions.

Airline Miles Help bring out-of-town artists and playwrights to the productions.

Food & Hospitality Gift Cards Support our artists! Meals are appreciated.

Flowers & Plants Help beautify the entrance to GableStage! Plants and flowers in planters are welcome!

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NON-PROFIT PRODUCTION PARTNER GableStage continues its partnerships with area non-profits through “Non-Profit Nights” for each production. Organizations have the opportunity to utilize the production's final dress rehearsal as a fundraising event for their non-profit.

The Non-Profit Production Partner for Laughs in Spanish is: Cares Foundation

MISSION STATEMENT

It is our mission to give back to the communities and neighborhoods in which we live, by providing charitable contributions and volunteer support, thus strengthening and reinforcing our commitment to creating a lasting source of unity, hope and vision in Florida.

To become a non-profit partner for the 2024-25 season, please contact Tyla Palmer at tpalmer@gablestage.org

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