Marabella

Written by Boni B. Alvarez

Directed by Charles Yee

A modern-day adaptation of Euripides' seminal tragedy, the titular character of Medea is transformed into Marabella Puro, an immigrant nanny stowed away by her boss in an apartment in Pacoima after becoming pregnant with his child. Marabella explores what it means to be a female immigrant in the U.S. today: the hardships, sacrifices, and concessions that must be made to survive, be accepted, and be loved, all while being made invisible in plain sight.

Performances

Friday, December 3rd, 8:00 PM

Saturday, December 4th, 2:00 PM

Saturday, December 4th, 8:00 PM

Tuesday, December 7th, 8:00 PM

Wednesday, December 8th, 8:00 PM

Thursday, December 9th, 8:00 PM

Friday, December 10th, 8:00 PM

Saturday, December 11th, 8:00PM

Location

E407

California Institute of the Arts

24700 McBean Pkwy

Valencia, CA, 91355

Running Time

1 hour 30 min

Cast

Marabella: Chisom Diana Dimiri

Jason: Lucas Brahme

Gordon: Jake Olson

Leighton: Clay Hollander

Dolly: Chloe Le Lievre

Regina: Krystal Gem

Fina: Alejandra Jaime

Valentina: Alexandra Tejada

Galina: Gala Nikolic

Creative Team

DIRECTOR: Charles Yee

DRAMATURG: Grace Leneghan

DRAMATURG: Ruth Johnson

SCENIC DESIGNER: Qingyun Zhang

COSTUME DESIGNER: Emerson Bualat

LIGHTING DESIGNER: Grady Schleuder

SOUND DESIGNER: Jack Weiss

ASST. SCENIC DESIGNER: Manasa H M

ASST. COSTUME DESIGNER: Nishtha Tyagi

ASST. LIGHTING DESIGNER: Robert G. Hill-Guarino

INTIMACY DIRECTOR: Emily Barasch

FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHER: Edward Monaghan

GRAPHIC DESIGNER: Rafael A. López

STAGE MANAGER: Irene Dong-hee Lee

ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER: Lanae Wilks

ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER: Clara King

PRODUCTION MANAGER: Chris Swetcky

PRODUCER: Brooke Harbaugh

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER: Alexa Orovitz

ASSOCIATE PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR: Katherine Paez Froehlich

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR: Michael Darling

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR: Shaurjya Banerjee

Please Note

There will be no intermission, no late seating, and no re-entry.

Please arrive 30 minutes before showtime for COVID check-in process before proceeding to the venue.

Unclaimed tickets will be released to the rush list 15 minutes prior to curtain.

This production contains the use of haze and vape pens.

The Box Office is located just inside the 3rd-floor entrance of the main building.

No filming or photography of any kind is allowed in the theater.

No food or drink is allowed in the theater, with the exception of bottled water.

Content Warning

This production contains sexual violence and violence against BIWOC (Black, Indigenous, Women of Color). It depicts the intersectional oppression from misogyny, racism, and abuse of power related to immigration and economic statuses. Recommended for mature audiences only.

Allergy Warning

This show contains GLYCOL based aerosol haze. If you have a GLYCOL allergy it is strongly recommended that you do not attend this performance.

COVID Policy

Masks are required at all times inside the building.

In order to create an artistic and learning environment that is as safe as possible, General Visitors (such as event and exhibition participants, audiences and others) are asked to be vaccinated before coming on campus. General Visitors are also asked to check in when arriving on campus, show their proof of vaccination, obtain and wear a visitor badge, and wear a mask at all times.

Proof of full COVID vaccination or proof of a negative test result within the last 72 hours before the performance is required.

CalArts Students, Faculty and Staff must present their current CalArts ID along with their ticket reservation for admission to the theater.