King Tide

written by Michael Marrero

FRI APR 26 - BUY TICKETS
SAT APR 27 - SOLD OUT

Friday & Saturday, April 26-27, 8pm

Helmerich Theater

$35, $30 mbrs.

FIRST LOOK SERIES - THREE STAGED PLAYS, ONE SUBSCRIPTION PASS

In a future where the climate crisis has left their hometown perpetually flooded, residents Ash and Ezra navigate survival with a blend of dark humor and stark reality, as they grapple with the choice of leaving or fighting for their submerged existence.

The emotional conflict faced by Ash and Ezra as they contemplate abandoning their home or standing firm against rising waters strikes a chord in Key West, a place intimately familiar with the firsthand impacts of climate change.

“King Tide” entertains and prompts profound questions about our own community. Featuring a talented cast of local and visiting theater artists including Brandon Beach, Elena Devers, and Julio Trinidad, directed by Juliet Gray, the production is sure to stimulate meaningful conversations and leave a lasting impression.

sponsored by 7 Artists & Friends

Cast/Crew

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Marrero

Michael Marrero

gray

Juliet Gray

beach-brandon

Brandon Beach

devers

Elena Devers

julio

Julio Trinidad

Michael Marrero is a Key West born artist, playwright, and filmmaker. He is the author of several original plays and his word has been produced at Guild Hall Center (NY), Repetorio Español (NY), Teatro de Centre (Havana), Key West Theater, Red Barn Theater and The Studios of Key West. His original play, Locura, was part of a historical theatrical exchange between Cuba and the United States. Recently, his newest play, REPAIR, was showcased on Broadway World. His award winning short films, Buzzcut and Riley Was Here, have been showcased in over 100 festivals worldwide and his most recent film, Party Time, just had its premier at the Miami International Film Festival. His photo project, Orisha: The Lost Saints, was awarded a prestigious Knight Foundation Grant and was officially selected to be exhibited at the 2021 Havana Biannual. He was one of the founders of Key West Theater and currently serves as the Executive Director of Williams Hall.

Juliet Gray is an author, director, educator, performer, producer, writer, and many other things in alphabetical order. She has created and guided numerous projects from the page to the stage and screen, highlights of which include: Let Me Try That Again at 54 Below in NYC featuring Tony winners Gavin Creel and Ben Platt; the online jamboree Upstage Left with a rotating cast of Broadway performers; Bubba’s Fables with The Studios of Key West and Williams Hall and The Drama Club Cooking Show with Williams Hall, both of which received the prestigious Art Builds Community grant from the Florida Keys Council of the Arts; the original plays Locura and Eclipse, as part of the first theatrical exchange between the U.S. and Cuba in more than 50 years; the short film Frances Eaton: the Untold Story of a World Champion, which she also wrote, directed, and starred in; and the East Coast premiere of Throw Me on the Burnpile and Light Me Up by Oscar-nominee Lucy Alibar. Juliet was the founding Artistic Director of the Key West Theater for four seasons and has also worked creatively with the Red Barn Theater, TSKW, and the Tropic Cinema. In addition, Juliet created the KWHS Drama Club, which has been sponsored by Williams Hall since its inception. For more info on Juliet, visit julietgray.com.

Brandon Beach moved from his home in Texas to New York where he graduated from the Neighborhood Playhouse School of  Theatre.  He has performed in New York, Los Angeles, Colorado, Texas and Key West.  Recent performances in Key West include, John Williamson in Glengarry Glen Ross at The Waterfront Playhouse, the Red Barn’s Greetings! as Mickey/Lucius, The Rocky Horror Picture Show as Brad, Sherlock’s Secret Life as Sherlock Holmes, and, Reasons To Be Pretty as Kent. At the Waterfront Playhouse Black Comedy as Brindsley. In New York, at the Greenwich Street Theatre in Left Ventricle & Apostrophe as Morris, at The Rita Morgenthau Theatre in Reckless as Tom/Tom Jr., at the Creative Place Theatre in Betterland as Billy.  A brief stunt career in two movie based water-stunt-spectacular shows, one at Universal Studios Hollywood in Waterworld as the Mariner, and at Six Flags New Jersey in Lethal Weapon as Riggs. In Texas at the Jean Brown Theatre in Grapes of Wrath as Tom Joad.

Elena Devers has lived in Key West for over two decades. She’s been in many Key West shows over the years including Doubt, Lend Me a Tenor, Meteor Shower, and Enchanted April, to name a few. Most recently she appeared in The Thanksgiving Play at Red Barn. She has an MA in Performance Studies from Queen Mary, University of London, and has appeared in several short films. The most recent film in which she co-starred, Riley Was Here, was accepted to film festivals across the country, Canada, and the United Kingdom. She was a forensic actor for over a decade, working with the FBI and state law enforcement in scenario-based training interviews. Elena is also the Deputy Director at The Studios of Key West, where she oversees the artist residency program, marketing and brand communications, and assists with fundraising and special events.

Julio Cesar Trinidad was born and raised in Queens, New York, to Dominican parents. This CUNY valedictorian was the first student in New York City to receive the Irene Ryan award for- Best Actor’ from the Kennedy Center (KCACTF) regionals, along with the Mark Twain Scholarship for Best Comedic Actor in nationals. Acting training includes LAGCC, the conservatory at The Terry Schreiber Studios in NYC, and the LAByrinth Theatre Intensive Ensemble. His stage work includes Sorry at Juilliard (NY) and the Centre de Creation O Vertigo (CAN), A Sweet Life at the Samuel French Festival, Locura at Key West Theater/ Guild Hall/ Repetorio Espanol, and more. Julio’s film work has appeared at the Berlinale film festival, Tribeca film festival, Fantasia Festival, Fantastic Fest, and others. He has also guest starred on Blue Bloods, and FBI: Most Wanted on CBS.