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May 15, 2025 • 12 Pages • Volume 22 • Issue 34
Celebrating 22 Years 2002 - 2025
Latiné Theater Lab Launches In South Florida With Haunting Reimagining Of Fornés’ Mud
South Florida Sun Times
May 8, 2025
Latiné Theater Lab, South Florida’s Newest Theater Company Dedicated To Uplifting Latiné Voices And Showcasing Local Artists, Proudly Announces Its Debut Production: Mud By María Irene Fornés. Focused Exclusively On Telling Latiné Stories In English, Latiné Theater Lab Is Committed To Expanding Representation In The Arts. This Bold Reinterpretation Of The Obie Award-Winning Play Opens Thursday, May 29th, 2025, At Empire Stage, Located At 1140 North Flagler Drive, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304 For A Limited Engagement Through Saturday, June 14th, 2025.
Directed by Alex Gonzalez, Mud reimagines Fornés’ minimalist masterpiece through a horror lens, exposing the raw brutality of power, poverty, and human yearning. This production sets the play in an isolated world inspired by Cuba’s rural landscape. Mud follows Mae (Caila Katz), Lloyd (Eric Gospodinoff) and Henry (Juan Gamero) as they struggle for agency, knowledge and connection amidst an environment that seeks to consume them.
Featuring immersive design by Resident Designer Andrew Rodriguez-Triana, visceral soundscapes, and movement inspired by animalistic behavior, this production offers an intense, sensory exploration of desperation and dominance. Certified Intimacy Director Nicole Perry is collaborating closely with the team to ensure a safe and respectful environment for both cast and audience.
“Launching Latin é Theater Lab with a Fornés piece is both a tribute and a challenge,” says Gonzalez. “Her work demands courage from artists and audiences alike. We’re inviting the community to step into a world that’s messy, vulnerable, and utterly human.”
Show Details:
What: Mud by María Irene Fornés
When: Thursday, May 29th, 2025 - Saturday, June 14th, 2025
Where: Empire Stage | 1140 North Flagler Drive, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
Price: $15 - $35
Performance Schedule: Thursday - Sunday at select times
Content Note: Mud contains simulated sexual violence, physical aggression, blood, intense psychological themes, strobe lighting, loud sound effects, and depictions of gun violence. It is not recommended for audiences under 18. Patrons under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
About Latiné Theater Lab:
Latiné Theater Lab is a new theater company dedicated to amplifying Latiné voices and expanding opportunities for artists in South Florida. Committed to telling bold and impactful stories, the company celebrates the richness of Latiné culture while fostering collaboration, artistic excellence and deeper community engagement. Latiné (pronounced lah-tee-neh) is a gender-inclusive term derived from Latino and Latina, embracing the diversity of Latin identities. With a vision to cultivate a thriving artistic community, Latiné Theater Lab believes in theater’s power to bridge divides, spark dialogue, and inspire meaningful change.
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Help us ignite a powerful new voice in South Florida’s theater scene. As we launch our inaugural season, we are actively seeking donors and sponsors to build this vision together. Sponsorship includes a range of benefits, such as marketing opportunities, complimentary tickets, and recognition in programs and on Social Media. Contact Founding Artistic Director Alex Gonzalez at: alex@latinetheaterlab.com. Or for more information, visit: www.latinetheaterlab.com/donate.
