Mamai Theatre Company to Present DEATH AND THE MAIDEN

Mamaí Theatre Company closes its third season with new private and public funding grants, two new venues, and a production of Ariel Dorfman's chilling play, DEATH AND THE MAIDEN, directed by Artistic Associate, Katia P. Schwarz. This production is supported in part by the residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.

DEATH AND THE MAIDEN

A democratic age is dawning in an unspecified Latin American country. When her husband offers hospitality to a stranger, Paulina, haunted by her past, believes she recognizes their guest's voice as that of the man who tortured her 15 years earlier. The 48 hours that follow radically alter the lives of all three. This 1991 thriller gave a new voice to women's survivorship awareness, and is an unforgettable three-handed acting triumph.

Director Katia P. Schwarz notes: "What resonates for me is that Paulina's experiences represent the stories of countless others who have lived through the brutal dictatorships of Latin America, South Africa's Apartheid era and others. The play serves as a stark reminder of the human rights violations we continue to witness in the world today."

Death and the Maiden will play SEPTEMBER 17 - OCTOBER 4, 2015 at the Kennedy's at Playhouse Square (1501 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115). Thursdays - Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2:30 pm

The show stars Derdriu Ring as Paulina, Jeffrey Grover as Gerardo and Terence Cranendonk as Roberto.

For tickets visit www.mamaitheatreco.org or phone the Playhouse Square Box Office directly at 216.241.6000.

Adults: $22

Seniors (65 & older): $20

Students (25 & under): $15

Special Pre Show Event:

Wednesday, September 2 at 6:30 pm

DISCUSSION WITH DEATH AND THE MAIDEN DIRECTOR & MAMAI THEATRE COMPANY MEMBERS

Beachwood Branch - Cuyahoga County Public Library

25501 Shaker Blvd.

Beachwood, OH

Join DEATH AND THE MAIDEN director Katia P. Schwarz and other Mamai Theatre Company members, to hear readings from the play and engage in a discussion of the political context of the play and the fascinating life of playwright, Ariel Dorfman. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Free and open to all. Please register at www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call 216-831-6868.

Special Post Show Events at Kennedy's:

Sunday, September 20th

LIVING UNDER A DICTATORSHIP

Panelists will include guests who have experienced life under dictatorship.

Sunday, September 27th

HEALING FROM TRAUMA

Panelists will include Alexander Leslie, Director of Prevention Programs from the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center.

Local Public Funding Supports & Enriches the Work of Mamaí Theatre Company

In 2015, Mamaí Theatre Company received over $3,700 in support from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, which has helped us produce our third season as Cleveland's newest classical theatre. This type of funding strengthens our community and enriches the quality of life in our neighborhoods for people of all ages. We'd like to take this opportunity to tell you a little bit more about this extremely important funding partner.

The financial support received from the residents of Cuyahoga County through Cuyahoga Arts & Culture will help Mamaí Theatre Company bring you our third production this season: Ariel Dorfman's important play, Death and the Maiden. In keeping with our mission to create equal opportunity for women in the professional theatre, this production features a strong female protagonist and is directed by a woman.

Cuyahoga Arts & Culture is the public funder of arts and culture organizations, programs and events in Cuyahoga County. Cuyahoga Arts & Culture's sole funding source is a dedicated cigarette tax levied within Cuyahoga County. Established by voters in 2007, CAC has awarded over 1,200 grants since then, distributing over $125 million in tax dollars to more than 300 organizations based in the County.