MARIELA EN EL DESIERTO Makes World Premiere at Repertorio Español 2/03-3/24

Repertorio Español is pleased to announce the world premiere production of Karen Zacarías's MARIELA EN EL DESIERTO (Mariela in the Desert), directed by Jerry Ruíz. MARIELA EN EL DESIERTO will begin previews at Repertorio Español's Gramercy Arts Theater (138 East 27th Street, btw. Lex. & 3rd) on Saturday, February 4, 2012. Opening Night is Monday, Feburary 6 (7 p.m.). MARIELA EN EL DESIERTO stars Zulema Clares, John J. Concado, Robert Hager, Maria Helán, Alfredo Huereca, Teresa Yenque, directed by Jerry Ruíz

Previews begin Saturday, February 4, 2012
Opening night is Monday, February 6, 2012 at 7pm at Repertorio Español

Tickets on sale now at www.Repertorio.org.

Mariela and José were once the golden couple of the Mexican artist inner-circle. Together they built a family and an artist colony to host friends like Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, and Rufino Tamayo. But now their daughter has grown and run away, Frida and Diego are too famous to call, and artistic inspiration has been strangled by isolation and mendacity. Set in an empty artists' colony in the Mexican desert in 1950, this mystery play reveals what happens to relationships when a long hidden family lie is exposed.

The production stars Zulema Clares (Best Actress Award at the Camaguey Theater Festival) as Mariela, John J. Concado as Adam, Robert Hager (Broadway: Bye Bye Birdie, Spring Awakening) as Carlos, Maria Helán (Oliver Stone's World Trade Center) as Blanca, Alfredo Huereca (HOLA Best Actor and New York ACE Best Actor) as José, and Teresa Yenque (Roundabout Theater Company, The Public, Lincoln Center) as Oliva.

The production features scenic, lighting, sound and costumes design by Robert Federico.

MARIELA EN EL DESIERTO plays the following schedule:

Friday, February 3 - 8pm
Saturday, February 4 - 8pm
Sunday, February 5 - 6:30pm
Monday, February 6 - 7pm
Friday, February 10 - 8pm
Sunday, February 12 - 6:30pm
Saturday, February 18 - 3pm
Sunday, February 19 - 6:30pm
Friday, March 2 - 8pm
Sunday, March 4 - 6:30pm
Sunday, March 11 - 6:30pm
Sunday, March 18 - 6:30pm
Saturday, March 24 - 8pm

Tickets are $27-50 (Seniors (65+) & Students with valid ID: $5-$10 discount) and are available online at www.repertorio.org or by calling 212-225-9999. Tickets may also be purchased in-person at Repertorio Español's Gramercy Arts Theater Box Office located at 138 East 27 St. New York, NY between Lexington and Third Avenues (Sun-Thurs 10am-7pm | Fri-Sat 10am-9pm).

Running Time: 2 hours

Website: www.repertorio.org

Repertorio Español's 2011-2012 Season will include:

The U.S. Premiere of Mario Diament's Cita a Ciegas (Blind Date) - (Previews begin May 16,2012) - June 5, 2012.
The World Premiere of Probation by Yoshsvani Medina. - July 13, 2012

Repertorio is a member of ART NY, TCG, Arts & Business Council of New York, Theatre Development Fund, The Hispanic Federation, New York City & Company, Americans for the Arts & the Alliance of Teatros Latinos.

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