Bloom
Illustration by Crissha Figarella
“Love finds a way.”
Written by Marco Antonio Rodriguez
Directed by Victoria Pérez
Language: English
Dates: April 16 - May 8 2022
Synopsis
For years the government has sought to eradicate those who love in the way that Roan does. After being taken, imprisoned, and tortured, he is now returned home to his mother, Julia. But the sentence is clear: she has but one hour to end her son's life or face the consequences for her and her entire family.
Dates
April 16 - May 8, 2022
Thursdays - Fridays at 7:30pm
Saturdays - Sundays at 3:00pm
General Admission $20
Previews
Saturday, April 16 and
Sunday, April 17 – 3:00pm ET
Opening Night
Thursday, April 21 – 7:30pm ET
Latinx Theater Night
Friday, April 29 – 7:30pm ET
Featuring a talkback with playwright Marco Antonio Rodriguez and director Victoria Pérez, presented in collaboration with Latinx Playwrights Circle
Photo by Andres Bohorquez
Cast
Julia | Monica Steuer*
Roan | Rafael Beato
* Appearing courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association. AEA Showcase. | Photos by Mateo Lamuño
Press
“This drama is both frightening and timely.”
“This is the first time in many years I’ve seen an original take on this “subject.” Go see this play!”
“This Bloom will take deep root in your memory.”
“The terrain on which Rodriguez has built his cautionary tale is potent and fertile.”
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Credits
Playwright Marco Antonio Rodriguez
Director Victoria Pérez
Production Manager & Lighting Designer Miguel Valderrama
Stage Manager Danielley Ostolaza
Scenic & Props Design Lynne Koscielniak
Sound Design Michael Hernandez
Costume Design Michael Piatkowski
Make-up Design Barbara Kent
Fight Choreographer Brent Shultz
Assistant Stage Manager Braulio Basilio
Assistant to Lighting Designer Henry Cruz
Associate Set Designer Emily Powrie
Assistant Set Designer Carlie Todoro-Rickus
Production Assistants Antígona González, Ramike Jackson
Head Electrician Ricky García
Electrician Erick Solano
Master Carpenter Nelson Castillo
Your Visit
Covid-19 protocols requiring mask, proof of vaccination, and ID are in place until at least April 30.
Accessibility: our theater is ADA compliant with accessible seating and wheelchair storage.
