Anna in the Tropics at ACT 1

A traditional cigar factory in 1920s Florida is shaken to its very foundation when a new lector is hired to read aloud while workers hand-roll tobacco. His choice to begin with Tolstoy's classic, "Anna Karenina," affects all who listen; some think the story is romantic and ethereal, while others find plot lines hit too close to home. With the release of a new line of cigars, the factory, as well as the lives of those who call it home, will never be the same.

"Anna in the Tropics" is directed by Paige Hall, and features Christopher Rogers, Jimi Brooks, Tammy Sutherland, Daniel DeVault, Betty Williams, Hallie Dyer, and Marcus Lackey.

Authors

• Nilo Cruz