The first play by a Latino writer to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama will receive its first production in Costa Rica this February when Dominical Little Theatre stages Nilo Cruz’s ANNA IN THE TROPICS February 15th, 17th, 22nd and 24th at Hotel Roca Verde. Our annual Dress Rehearsal Gala takes place February 14th, Valentine’s Day and the sumptuous dinner will be hosted by Restaurante Confusione. This promises to be a very special event.

ANNA IN THE TROPICS is a celebration of both the beauty and the power of language. Its story, about the transforming effect of literature, uses some of the most poetic dialogue written for the stage. In 1929, one of the few remaining Cuban-American "lectors" arrives at a cigar factory in Florida to read daily installments of Anna Karenina to the workers. As he brings Tolstoy’s epic novel to life for the laborers, their lives begin to change under the influence of the book’s sensual intrigues.

The production’s cast includes Amanda Rodriguez and Sean Gallagher, both making their DLT debut. Also starring: Daryl Wallace, Millie Plowman, Victoria Hughes, Frank Witte, Gino Tubito, and Willie Montoya.

In order to provide a more intimate experience, seating has been reduced from prior years so don’t be disappointed by waiting until too late to buy your tickets.

Tickets and Information

WHAT:
ANNA IN THE TROPICS
by Nilo Cruz, directed by Monica Perez

WHO:
Juan Julian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gino Tubito
Conchita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amanda Rodriguez
Palomo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frank Witte
Santiago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Daryl Wallace
Ofelia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amelia Plowman
Marela . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Victoria Hughes
Cheché . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sean Gallagher
Eliades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Willie Montoya

WHEN:
Friday-February 15th, Sunday-February 17th, Friday-February 22nd, Sunday- February 24th
Valentine’s Day Gala: Thursday-February 14th
Performance times: Curtain at 7 p.m. Please arrive early to locate your seat.

PLAY:
In ANNA IN THE TROPICS Cruz places the pen and sword in opposition: blood sport against a spiritual ideal; the longings of the heart against violent reality. To resolve the conflict between longing and violence—often different aspects of the same passion—the characters must find their way out of the morass.

TICKETS:
Section A: 10.000 colones
Section B: 7.000 colones
Section C: 3.000 colones
Valentine’s Day Gala including dinner and Preview Performance: $75

HOW:
Box office hours are 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday at Hotel Roca Verde.

WHERE:
Dominical Little Theatre calls Costa Ballena on the South Pacific Coast of Costa Rica home. We are about a 4 hour drive out of the capital city of San Jose.

CALL:
Monica at 787-8007, 308-8855, or Tom & Shawnell at 850-7477 for more details, ticketing or to volunteer!
dominical_theatre@yahoo.com, www.dominical.biz/theatre