REFUGE

Co-Created by Satya Jnani Chávez & Andrew Rosendorf

A Rolling World Premiere 

April 6 - April 23 2023

"Embracing the eloquence that only imaginative theatricality can provide, Theatre Lab’s Refuge depicts a deeply moving journey through the current immigration crisis viewed not as a political issue, but a complex human one."

- Bill Hirschman,  Florida Theater On Stage

"Theatre Lab, the nonprofit, professional theater company of Florida Atlantic University, dedicated to developing new work, has assembled a talented cast and company to tell this relatable story. Music and magical realism heighten the characters’ emotions, strengthen the piece’s symbolism, reinforce the moods of scenes, and enhance the piece’s drama."

- Aaron Krause, Theatrical Musings

"What Chávez and Rosendorf have created is a story about the struggle to exist for those that are completely pushed aside, made to feel like less – giving these untold but often lived stories a voice for those that unknowingly wear blinders. Theatre Lab has the honor of being the last leg of this  rolling world premiere of REFUGE through the National New Play Network, and there couldn’t be a better home for it. " 

- Luis Roberto Herrera, South Florida Theater Magazine 

Cast: 

Rancher.........................................Michael Gioia
Girl ................................................Nathalie Andrade
Martina ..........................................Melinette Pallares*
Steph.............................................Gaby Tortoledo*
Wolf/Hal.........................................Kevin Cruz

Crew: 

Scenic Design......................................... Alyiece Morreto-Watkins & Timothy S. Dickey
Sound Design......................................... Matt Corey
Assistant Stage Manager.........................Sasha Arango
Production Assistant................................Jacob Altman
Board Op.................................................Harmon Casey

Assistant Director.....................................Joanna Orrego Castillo
Costume Design.......................................Dawn C. Shamburger
Properties Master......................................Margaret (Marybeth) Schuettler
Intimacy & Movement Direction...............Nicole Perry
Wardrobe Supervisor................................Tim Bowman
Backstage Crew........................................Andrea Guardo Cuao

Stage Manager......................................... Rose Figueroa*
Lighting Design.........................................José Santiago
Puppet Design......................................... John Shamburger
Dramaturg.................................................Lynde Rosario
Charge Artist............................................Aubrey Kestell

 

*Appears courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

Sliver Palm Award for Outstanding Production

Carbonell Nominations: 

• Outstanding Sound Design, Play, or Musical - Matt Corey