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A 1 9•11111410 41 Irl Li T'I'of "le ■41 •••• 4 dims, •Sl•t 5.01 Col It I .tS Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.8 , on 07/09/26 . City Clerk Stages for Students Overview Shakespeare in the Schools IGNITE Student Matinees Student & Teacher Rush A Dose of Fun: The Wonder Show! Increased Access Initiative Windows on the Work & After Words Dramatically Speaking at The Hub MOSAIC Miami: Can We Talk? Diary of a Production Non -Profit Nights 2026/26 Season Impact About GableStage Contact Us PG. 3 PG. 4 PG. 15 PG. 24 PG. 29 PG. 30 PG. 32 PG. 34 PG. 35 PG. 37 PG. 38 PG. 39 PG. 40 PG. 41 PG. 42 10f•••**• • •s•••41•0••l1,••4• 40••041110+1.• 0•••..••4 •*4P. ••••••••f••4 4 oi•*#•'•••9. 1S ••••••• • •i••. • . ••••l.•••. •••s•••• s.sk - IGNITE student during Tcchn workshop, 2025 Submitted into record for item(s) PZ.8 on 07/09/26 . City Clerk iMh SHAKESPEARE IN THE SCHOOLS 1 Elizabeth Chavez and Alex Osman Romeo d Juliet,1026 Demistifying Shakespeare for young audiences Igniting the passions of the next generation To date, we have reached more than 355,000 students across Miami -Dade County, and our award -winning education programs engage approximately 8,000 students each year, all at no cost to participants. STAGES FOR STUDENTS: Youth &Teen Education at GableStage ��.&vise T/ ere As one of South Florida's leading professional theatre companies, GableStage produces bold, thought -provoking work while advancing meaningful arts education for young people. In the 2025/26 season, our education programs broadened their reach, deepened their impact, and strengthened our role as a civic anchor for arts learning across Miami -Dade County. STUDENT MATINEES Special morning performances for Miami -Dade students A DOSE OF FUN: THE WONDER SHOW! Joyful theatre for brave kids at children's hospitals STUDENT/TEACHER RUSH No -cost tickets for all ages Submitted into t record for ite - on 07/09. '= Elizabeth Chavez and Alex Perez in Romeo & Juliet, 2026 :1•11A1C.:•P IN TH SC For over 13 seasons, GableStage has toured bold, contemporary adaptations of Shakespeare's classic plays at 20+ Miami Dade Public Schools each year In partnership with Florida International University, this program seeks to: © Illuminate the human experience through the timeless topics explored in Shakespeare's canon © Offer recent FIU alumni their first professional theatre opportunity O Serve Miami's diverse population by visiting schools in all districts Enhance Shakespearean curriculum from page to stage Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.8 , on 07/09/26 . City Clerk Eliztrherth Chavez and Alex Perez in - Rameo & Juliet 2026 RpMEO JULIET a Directed by Michael Yawney, Professor of Theatre at FI U Adapted jointly with Ali Tallman, GableStage Resident Dramaturg Romeo & Juliet toured to 25 public high sch„,,in February and March 2026. The 2026 tour featured 30 performances in five weeks, reaching over 6,500 students from across Miami -Dade and Unincorporated Dade County. Submitted into the •ublic record for item(s) PZ.8 on 07/09/26 . City Clerk L Cast of Romeo& Jibe[, 21226 75% of participating students reported that this was their first time seeing Shakespeare performed live. Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.8 , on 07/09/26 . City Clerk Elizabeth Chavez in Romeo and Juliet, 2026 Teacher Testimonials "Many of my students had never experienced a play before, so this was an entirely new form of storytelling for them. The adaptation made Shakespeare feel accessible and relevant, and the actors' clarity helped students follow the language without feeling overwhelmed. It was incredibly valuable to see them connect with material that is often perceived as difficult, and to watch their understanding deepen in real ,;,c.." -Ms. Mayra Echemendia, Felix Varela Senior High School 'What resonated most with mv stud°--4°- "'" the str,ry was commiinirater The staging and performances made the narrative easy to follow, This kind of experience reinforces classroom learning in a way that is both engaging and memorable. It allows students to see how the text translates into action, emotion, and human connection." -Ms. Tracey Barrow-Schoenblatt, Coral Gables High School Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.8 , on 07/09/26 . City Clerk, Samuel Krogh and Tamara Anthony in Romeo & Juliet, 2026 The actors' physicality, tone, and clarity made the story understandable even when individual words were unfamiliar. Students were able to follow the narrative, connect with the characters, and gain confidence in their ability to engage with complex material. -Ms. Leonor Carrandi, Hialeah Gardens High School the production live emphasizes v,1 Psolaare—t Kir reading it. It emphasizes the art of acting, the ability to engage with a character in a way that you can become them — which they thought was pretty cool. I don't know if an of them might be a Marlon Brandon in the audience, but it helped them appreciate the arts. Most other experiences cost money, while GableStage is funded and 4 production to experience- -Ms. Mariela Marrero, TERRA Environmental Institute 9 student testimonials. 'Watching Romeo and Juliet performed was far more than I anticipated. The final scene felt intense and emotional in a way that made the tragedy feel real, It made me think about how powerful emotions can be and how important communication is. This performance showed me how a story written hundreds of years ago can still deeply affect a modern audience. It transformed what I once saw as just an assignment into a meaningful exploration of love, fate, and human vulnerability. -Gael, 10th grade, Hialeah Gardens High School 'The actors' ability to transform between characters was incredible and inspiring. It made me want to be more open and free in my own acting. Theatre gives young people a space to express themselves and engage with art and culture in a meaningful way. It's something everyone should have access to." -Sarah, 11th grade, Cutler Bay Senior High School "I really enjoyed how emotional the performance was. I had only seen musical productions before, so experiencing a play like this felt new and meaningful. It helped me understand the depth of Romeo an Juliet's relationship and showed me how theatre can pushyou outside your comfort zone in a good way." -Anjeline, 10th grade, Hialeah Gardens High School "I was amazed by how the actors used just three ladders to create so many different settings. It showed how d imag., d theatre can be. It's a completely different way of telling a story, and that's what makes it i lteresti -Liony, 10th grade, Hialeah Gardens High School Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.8 , on 07/09/26 . City Clerk Samuel Krogh and Alex Perez in Romeo & Juliet, 2026 "The balcony scene because of the actors' emotion and connection. It looked like a real relationship. I was also surprised by how they used just three ladders to create the entire world of the play. This more. It showed me how performance can brig stories to life and help people express real e€ i lotl " -Brandon, 9th grade, Coral Park Senior High School "Even with the , I could anger, love, and sadnesl`" -Anllybell, 9th grade, Miami Coral Park High School "It made me feel like UYE UP TTI THE 4 ss -Mia, 10th grade, Hialeah Gardens High School the 1 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.8 , on 07/09/26 . City Clerk "Theatre is important because it builds confidence, creativity, and communication skills, while also helping people understand different perspectives. I would love to see more productions like this in the future." -Danniel, 9th grade, BioTECH @ Richmond Heights "Theatre is important because it to exprc . This was a really meaningful and enjoyable experience." -Dylan, 10th grade, Hialeah Gardens High School "Theatre helps young people understand stories, emotions, and different perspectives in a deeper way. ne�ar'iingi uL -Dayana, 9th grade, Coral Park Senior High School "Theatre is important because it teaches lessons through storytelling in a way that is impac ul. -Kaytlee, 9th grade, Cutler Bay Senior High School "Theatre teaches important lessons about relationships and choices, and it makes those lessons -Lucas, 9th grade, Miami Edison Senior High "Theatre is important because it expresses stories and messages in a way that captures attention and makes people feel something. -Mia,10t grade, Miami Jackson Senior High "The energy from the actors was incredible. You could tell they were fully invested, and that energy carried into the audience. The modern adaptation made the story feel relevant and engaging, while still preserving its meaning, It showed how theatre can take an older story and make it feel immediate and important today." -Marcos, 12th grade, Hialeah Gardens Senior High Tamara Anthony, Maleeha Naseer, and Gabriel Perez in Romeo & Juliet, 2026 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.8 on 07/09/26 . City Clerk 10/a of students said they better understand the story, language, or themes of Romeo and Juliet after watching of all teachers polled state students showed an increased understanding of Shakespeare in the classroom st7k7 Elizabeth Chavez and Samuel Krogh in Romeo & Juliet, 2026 12 ,71 J D STUDENT QUESTIO Performance 2 & 3 Hialeah Gardens Senior High "Why ulu yui,u L+ „Juse thi play: 'Why did the designer choose those costumes?' Performance 4 Felix Varela Senior High 'What was the process like working on this show?' Performance 5 Ferguson Senior High "How long did it take to get over fear and shyness when gofr- ^„ stage?' Performance 6 William H. Turner Tech Senior High Performance 7 & 8 Design and Architecture Senior High "How do you make your voices sound so loud?' . I� A awl o„ record for item(s) PZ.8 , on 07/09/26 . City Clerk r. Performance 9 Coral Gables Senior High "How are you able to switch from humor to dramatic acting?' Any "How do you adjust in different spaces with this show?' Performance 10 Miami Sunset Senior High "What is it like playing multiple rniec; "I notice your speaking voice and your acting voice are very different. Is that something you are taught to do?' Performance 11 JC Bermudez Doral Senior High "How did you decide to have the set be just ladders?' "How many props do yoi 4 guys + rs«= , ..1 hc+ do you decide ot,t ki.if props to u Performance 12 Miami Beach Senior High "What is the audition process like?' Performance 13 Palmetto Senior High School "How do Romeo and Juliet have such good chemistry?" Performance 14 Palmetto Senior High School 'Why did you guys decide to do a more modern version of this production:' Maleeha Naseer, and Gabriel Perez in Romeo & Juliet, 2026 13 • Performance 15 Southwest Miami Senior High "Why did Paris not get killed in this production?" Performance 16 Miami Southridge Senior High "Do you guys ever get nervous, and do you have any warm ups to help with that?" "What was the hardest part about modernizing the ,!ay?' Performance 17 Coral Park Senior High School "What made you guys choose Romeo and Juliet?" Performance 19 Miami Edison Senior High play the 3_ , , or ill, i you guys chonge ,anything?" Performance 21 TERRA Environmental Research on 07/09/26 . City Clerk Performance 25 Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior "How do you guys not get stage fright?" Performance 26 Biotech @Richmond Heights vvi lot i i auc yvu buy) vvu it ov og? Performance 28 AIE Charter School "How do you deal with rejection and road blocks as a performcr-?" Performance 29 Miami Jackson Senior High "How do you memorize lines, especially r , Shakespeare?" Performance 24 iPrep Academy "What did you specifically do to add more life to the play? I found it a lot easier to understand the play watching this version, then any other version." "I noticed you guys added a lot of Miami culture in this performance? Why was that?" TOURING Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.8 , &7 iffr on 07/09/26 . City Clerk VENUE PERFORMANCE DATE TIME STUDENTS #1 FIU DM-150 (Public Performance) Saturday, February 14 2:00 PM 80 #2 Hialeah Gardens High School Tuesday, February 17 9:00 AM 300 #3 Hialeah Gardens High School Tuesday, February 17 1:00 PM 300 #4 Felix Varela Senior High Wednesday, February 18 7:30 AM 250 #5 John A. Ferguson Senior High Wednesday, February 18 12:50 PM 100 #6 William H. Turner Technical School Thursday, February 19 9:00 AM 350 #7 Design and Architecture Senior High Friday, February 20 10:00 AM 200 #8 Design and Architecture Senior High Friday, February 20 12:30 PM 200 #9 Coral Gables Senior High Monday, February 23 9:15 AM 50 #10 Miami Sunset Senior High Tuesday, February 24 9:00 AM 150 #11 J.C. Bermudez Senior High Wednesday, February 25 10:30 AM 200 #12 Miami Beach Senior High Thursday, February 26 9:00 AM 175 #13 Miami Palmetto Senior High Friday, February 27 9:30 AM 400 #14 Miami Palmetto Senior High Friday, February 27 12:20 PM 400 #15 Southwest Miami Senior High Monday, March 2 1:00 PM 200 #16 Miami Southridge Senior High Tuesday, March 3 9:00 AM 130 #18 Coral Park Senior High Wednesday, March 4 11:30 AM 400 #19 Cutler Bay Senior High Thursday, March 5 10:30 AM 300 #20 Edison Senior High Friday, March 6 10:00 AM 200 #21 Brucie Ball Education Center Monday, March 9 10:00 AM 80 #22 TERRA Environmental Tuesday, March 10 9:00 AM 300 #23 Hialeah Senior High Wednesday, March 11 9:00 AM 250 #24 Westland Hialeah Senior High Wednesday, March 11 12:50 PM 300 #25 !Prep Academy Thursday, March 12 11:00 AM 50 #26 Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High Friday, March 13 9:00 AM 200 #27 BioTech @ Richmond Heights Monday, March 16 10:00 AM 150 #28 G. Holmes Braddock Senior High Tuesday, March 17 7:45 AM 200 #29 AIE Charter School Wednesday, March 18 9:00 AM 250 #30 Miami Jackson Senior High Thursday, March 19 9:00 AM 300 #31 GableStage Public Performance Monday, March 23 7:30 PM 130 15 TOTAL 6,595 IGNITE Student during Stage Management workshop, 2026 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.8 , on 07/09/26 . City Clerk 9rf] rd na;ti '7-Jf] I J! J Jf] 16 JCaN1tEst:vienis urngTechnical T.'.'urr ▪ wur ki p Submitted into the pi. !tic rec.rd for item(s. Z.8 City Clerk Created in 2021 to IGNITE the next generation of theatre artists, this intensive program offers one high school a season -long, all -access partnership. Each season, 60 serious junior and senior thespians: • Read all season scripts • Attend every mainstage production • Connect classroom learning to real -world theatre practice • Gain insight into all aspects of professional theatre -making IdWSA NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS Students receive custom study guides and engage in pre- and post - show workshops led by a wide variety of teaching artists currently working in the field. 17 L Submitted into the public A A record for item(s) PZ.8 , Y Y on 07/09/26 . City Clerk TECHNICAL THEATRE LEFT ON TENTH Post -show Workshop Teaching Artist Sean Deam, Master Carpenter, and Victoria Murawski, Technical Director Activity: Students learned how design choices shape a production. They worked with technical elements to translate concepts into staged scenes. STAGE MANAGMENT SOTTO VOCE Post -show Workshop Teaching Artist: Katie Ellison, Director of Production & Operations + Production Stage Manager Activity: Students were introduced to the world of stage management by getting to call cues and introduced common show running programs such as QLab. DRAMATURGY & RESEARCH PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC Pre -show Workshop Teaching Artist Ali Tallman, Resident Dramaturg Activity: Students analyzed how dramaturgy informs storytelling. They discussed research techniques and explored the show's themes. Students created a collage for the production using principles of dramaturgy. ACTOR'S PROCESS & SCENE STUDY EUREKA DAY Post -show Workshop Teaching Artist Mark H. Dold and Ryan Didato, Actors Activity: Actors shared insights on performance and character development. Students were able to act out scenes from the production with coaching by the actors. IGNITE uringf ria, 2025 MITE s[udrnts during Artirrg works hap, 2 5-' Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.8 , on 07/09/26 City Clerk GN 17E TESTI M 0 NIALS "My love and passion for theatre grows every time I watch a show, and I just love that GableStage shows us so many unique plays that ignite my passion for theater even more." -Chad Urea, IGNITE, 2"d year student 12 grade student at NWSA "1 have loved being able to go see shows consistently with actors that have so much passion and so much truth in their performances. It is amazing to see sets and lighting and sound that is so professional and is driven with so much passion" -Bianca Breit, IGNITE, 2nd year student 12 grade student at NWSA "The program is incredibly engaging, and it takes both verbal and physical education to the next level" -SaharJohnson, IGNITE, year student 11th grade student at NWSA "IGNITE reminds me of why I love theater, and it shows me how many opportunities we have in Miami and surround us, and how we need to continue to grow the theater industry in Miami." -Chelsea Kaplan, IGNITE, 2"d year student 12 grade student at NWSA Video Testimonials IGNITE students during a workshop, 2025 lit7 TEACHER INTERVIEW )0, til New World School of the Arts Theatre Educator Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.8 , _ on 07/09/26 . City Cl: FULL INTERVIEW VIDEO "It's phenomenal. IGNITE has changed our whole curriculum. We have a scene study class where they read every play done at Gablestage. They do analysis and papers on it, and then they get to see it in real time and talk to production designers or actors or various other roles involved in each show. it's giving them real world experience of the craft that they're practicing. " "For a nonprofit, professional institution, to put so many resources into reaching out to kids and delivering this kind of education to them -it's absolutely vital. I'm so grateful that GableStage has put all of these resources into making a program like IGNITE happen." 20 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.8 , on 07/09/26 . City Clerk ATWORK Wi.l.COIWIrf4/14116112,14.2.1111116110W. Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.8 , on 07/09/26 . City Clerk ..e.. lcviiictd ;5_10, . 43 I\A _ ah:riodc• ae ct ,a- Bch G 1 ' M bp on A _brcacituolti 01,/ (ecobki- PC. Or i c C,� c n alcilktroird 00 ilf VOlbe • 0 /1 CT)/ • a i:4 (% 11" 1 r IGNITE students during Dramaturgy work hop 2026 Mission 5-kk+QrnQJ+ I aim -fro x and 7 ±6_,Q.-i-ct�hso ekt i 0,9;11,3 �o -{-nsnric��n9 Fro- 3ccun. v c\beni-se 22 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.8 , on 07/09/26 . City Clerk 11"),rn:lotiergy wcprk4.-hag. " t • cts a All FE student &Kong Technical Theatre workshop, 2025 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.8 , on 07/09/26 . City Clerk m'_rYl]SS�1 iS t0 IKe sVRC otA'Ygi.S whIte I DO I+. be Known Rias pino p �(► w eoi y ror rr'M work.. nn' MUSS -1-0 become a }n0• Doi ,card ado . 24 1 STUDENT fvforimax. For decades, thousands of students in Miami -Dade County have been exposed to dynamic, contemporary storytelling through GableStage's much -lauded special morning student matinees. Offered through Miami -Dade County's Cultural Passport Program, schools are invited to special 10:30am matinees for select productions Immediately following each matinee, students engage in a post -show Q&A with the cast and creative team. Each show is paired with a student guide designed by GableStage Resident Dramaturg, Ali Tallman. The 2025/26 season included student matinees for Left on Tenth (Dec 12) and Sotto Voce (Jan 30 & Feb 12). This season, 300 students attended special matinee performances of Sotto Voce. *Member of the Actors' Equity Association -Su mitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.8 I I , on 07/09/26. . City Clerk Miami 0adc student Gabrie115a{gado• and Sarah Morsey. in Sotto Voce, 2026 AFLhartg: it3ot5ott o e ) Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.8 , on 07/09/26 . City Clerk Miami -Dade studen on Tenth Matinee, 2025 2025126 List of Participating Schools J.C. Bermudez Senior High AI E Charter School G. Holmes Braddock Senior High Felix Varela Senior High Cutler Bay Senior High Miami Southridge Senior High New World School of the Arts 26 S•tts Wcs A lyrical meditation on memoiy, longing, ari,cd, the legacy of the Holocaust. Written and directed by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, Nilo Cruz Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.8 , on 07/09/26 . City Clerk When a young Cuban Jewish,, manseeks out a reclusive German-born writer, their unexpected con-,nection reveals buried truths about love,. exile, andothe tragicvo:yage of the MS St. Louis rk Gabriel! Salgado. and5ornhMorsey"7 SOtt151roce,2O26 *Member of the Actors' Equity Association to. {-11740- `�� �1 1 - - ,+ems vio, 1 - - C0'lha, Sarah Morsey* in Sotto Voce,2026 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.8 , on 07/09/26 . City Clerk "Attending the Sotto Voce performance at GableStage was a meaningful experience for our group. For some, it was their first time seeing a live play, and it sparked curiosity, reflection, and thoughtful conversation afterward:' -Lissette C. Trelles, M.S. Teacher J.C. Bermudez Doral Senior High School *4 e rib r of the Actor‘Si uity Association "The experience was both inspiring and engaging for our students. Seeing the production come to life on stage deepened their appreciation for the performing arts and sparked meaningful conversations long after the curtain closed. Opportunities like this truly enrich their learning beyond the classroom" -Desdemona Martin -Brown Teacher Miami Southridge Senior High • "An absolutely heart -wrenching, beautiful play! The set, Lighting, and acting was great, and all accentuated the script itself Overall, really great with amazing actors! Thank you so much for allowing me to see this live!" KayrieTatsumi _ llth Grade Student ' ' Felix Varela Senior High Submitted into the blic record for item(s) PZ.8 o 07/09/26 . City Clerk "4410: Miami -Dade students at Leff on Tenth Matinee, 2025 New Wm1:1 Yrn Del oro5r4.b of Loll our Beni! MotNrr. 2GL Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.8 on 07/09/26 SAME -DAY TIC KETS This popular program invites students and teachers of all ages to attend mainstage productions AT NO COST ABOUT 180+ STUDENTS & TEACHERS SERVED I EACH SEASON Check out our season on our website! *Member of the Actors' Equity Association @gablestage Margot Moreland• and Ben 5ondomir' Leh on Tenth,2025 Mark H. Oold' in Harry Clarke, 1 A DOSE OF FUN: Thc tUondcr Showl GableStage's Brand New, Theatre in Hospitalsinitiative Launching this season in partnership with FIU Theatre, this joyful new program delivers live, interactive theatrical performances to brave children (ages 5-13) receiving long-term and critical pediatric care across our community. co Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.8 , on 07/09/26 . City Clerk Moleeho Noseer in A Dose of Fun, 2. A DOSE OF FUN: The Wonder Zlzowl A joyful, imaginative adventure where anything is possible, and bravery comes in all forms. GableStage has commissioned Miami -based playwright and performer Ivan Lopez to create The Wonder Show! a whimsical, interactive theatre piece that promotes themes of bravery, kindness, and joy to some of our community's most vulnerable members. Lopez is an award -winning Professor of Theatre at Florida International University, and brings over a decade of experience as a hospital -based, children's theatre performer to the project, along with a deep passion for using theatre as a tool for healing and human connection. A cast of 3 FIU Theatre alumni and 12 puppets bring The Wonder Show! to life with original songs by Hola*Hi, illustrations, and activity kits. Beginning with a 5-week residency at Nicklaus Children's Hospital. and Holtz Children's Hospital in May -June 2026, this delightful program will share the wonder of live theatre with young audiences. 4The wonder Show! In the magical Realm of Wonder, a shy young chef is sent on a quest to make Dragon Soup before nightfall. Along the way, she meets knights, pirates, mermaids, and a not -so -scary dragon, discovering that bravery does not mean being fearless, it means trying anyway. Packed with puppets, music, and interactive fun, The Wonder Show! invites young audiences to laugh, play, and use their imagination every step of the way. 0 Listen to The Wonder Show theme songs Elizabeth, Su i mitte ' into t e public record for item(s) PZ.8 , 07/09/26 City Clerk on . Access Initicrtike � This initiative focuses on eliminating barriers to attendance by fully covering the costs of transportation and tickets for organizations with whom we've had long- standing informal partnerships. Partners include: The SEED School, the Miami -Dade County Foster & Adoptive Parent Association, Florida Memorial University, Brucie Ball Educational Center, the Overtown Youth Center, and the Miccosukee Tribe. S.� �,M4.i.ri. Theatre is not a luxury. It is essential. At GableStage, the work doesn't end when the curtain falls. Through a robust array of , , ,,.- and audience enrichment programming, GableStage fosters dialogue, self-discovery, and connection through the lens of storytelling. Dalia Aleman• and Stephen Schnetzer• Left on Tenth, 2025 *Member of the Actors' Equity Association Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.8 on 07/09/26 . City Clerk Regional theatre is a civic necessity. "Like a library, like picking up the garbage, like schools, like churches. Why couldn't what theater has to give be integrated into community life?" Zelda Fichandler Co -Founder of Arena Stage (Washington DC) 34 • • • • • •• ivy, • •••••••• No•• t . e •••-••••••• • • • • • • • • • • • ••••••••••• • • • • • • • • • • •• •••••••••• �_•—• • • • •.. •: •••• ••• •...'• • • • • • • • • • • # • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ••i••••i`•••�••••••••••• •'•'•'• .' i•••••••••• • • ••••••• •'•'•'• ••' • ••••• • • • • ••• •••'•'•.. •••••••••••••••• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Since their inception in 2021, over 600 of these award -winning pre -show talks have been offered to approximately 80,000 audience members. Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.8 , on 07/09/26 . • City Clerk Started by Producing Artistic Director Bari Newport upon her arrival as a method for audiences to get to know her and how she thinks about the work, the talks quickly took off. Newport's experience as a dramaturg and literary manager at some of the nation's most respected regional theatres drives the vision for each of these substantive talks. 4 ; fi r rj i fj f Dramatically Speaking at The Hub The 2025/26 season marked the fourth year of this series, presented as part of Temple Beth Am's Speaker Series at The Hub. Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.8 , on 07/09/26 . City Clerk Haunted Waters: The MS St. Louis, Sotto Voce, and the Weight of Memory December 16, 2025 7:30pm Raw. Revelatory. Unmissable. Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and director Nilo Cruz and renowned Holocaust scholar Dr. Michael Berenbaum (Founding Project Director of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and Director of the Sigi Ziering Institute) engaged in a riveting conversation about Sotto Voce, and the real -life history that haunts it. Led by Artistic Director Bari Newport, this powerhouse exchange explores themes of exile, memory, and the enduring 36 legacy of the MS St. Louis. Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.8 , on 07/09/26 . City Clerk Keys to Survival: Pianos, Patrie, and Prayer for the French Republic March 9, 7:30pm History strikes a dissonant chord in Prayer for the French Republic. Joshua Harmon's explosive drama tracing a Sephardic family's struggle with faith, identity, and safety across generations —from post -Holocaust Paris to present-day France. Artistic Director Bari Newport leads an electrifying conversation with Dr. Terence Peterson (FIU Holocaust Studies program affiliate) and Susana Behar (Havana - born Sephardic singer and storyteller), they explore one of the play's urgent questions: 37 When must we leave to survive? .frMOSAIC CanWeTalk? Miami Really,CanWeTa Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.8 2025/26 marks the fourth year of the "Can We Talk?" post - show panel series, presented in partnership with Mosaic Miami. Moderated by Matt Anderson, Executive Director of Mosaic Miami, these dynamic conversations extend the life of each production and bring audiences into deeper dialogue around today's issues and ideas. To Thy Own Harry Clarke Be True October 26 I HARRY CLARK with Dr. Amy Weisman de Mamani, Professor at the University of Miami and licensed clinical psychologist, and Neil de la Flor, writer and educator. Turning Left on Tenth: Toward Healing and New Love December 14 I LEFT ON TENTH with Filmmaker Activist Gina Margillo. Whispered Histories: Love, Memory, and the Echoes Between February 8 I SOTTO VOCE with Tudor Parfitt, University Professor and President Yitzhak Navon Professor of Sephardic-Mizrahi Studies at Florida International University and Susana Behar, Havana -born Sephardic singer based in Miami. Au Contraire: When the Republic Becomes the Question, Not the Answer to Our Prayers April 12 I PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC with Leslie Benitah, journalist and filmmaker, and Rabbi Jason Cook, rabbi at UM Hillel with a background in international relations and Jewish education. DEI or DIE: Performing Inclusion, Confronting Reality June 71 EUREKA DAY with Webber Charles director of Student Achievement at Breakthrough Miami, George Lindemann, investor, philanthropist, and art collector, and Victoria Beatty, Assistant Law Professor and education consultant. MeJ nde#7,, sman de Maman€iictlyei€4le fYk 2025 1 Matt Anderson, Tudor 7ftt and Susana Behar, 2026 5 ! Matt Anderson anOpina Margillo`2026 UL M Iiu " ■ ,e MI .y i III Ii Re 1 9P E $3 38 From script analysis to casting, designing to directing, this class takes adult learners deep into the artistic process of bringing a production to life. 2025/26 marked the fourth year of Diary of a Production. Led by teaching artist and actor John Dalton, this popular adult education series followed the artistic process of two productions: SOTTO VOCE and PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC. Class sessions featured guests from the creative teams of production, from actors, to designers, to crew, to the director. In -person classes included three rehearsal visits: initial read through, blocking and tech. Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.8 on "We learn a lot from reading the play and listening to and asking questions of the guest speakers. Being invited to the first reading rehearsal, a blocking rehearsal and a tech rehearsal is extremely interesting and worthwhile." -DOAP Sotto Voce Student NON-PROFIT NIGHTS Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.8 , on 07/09/26 . City Clerk Mark H. Dold* in Harry Clarke, 2025 rite =`Equity Association GableStage proudly partners with local non-profit organizations through "Non -Profit Nights," a fundraising initiative tied to each production's final dress rehearsal. Production sponsors play an active role in curating featured partners for the 2025/26 season. To date, this program has generated more than $20,000 in support of participating organizations. • • • s • • • • a • • • • • OUR 27TH SEASON PARTNERS MIAMI CITY BALLET Miami City Ballet's mission is to produce and present the highest level of dance performances throughout Florida, the United States and abroad, train young aspiring dancers, and develop Miami City Ballet School into a leader of dance education. WLRN Miami 1 South Florida I The Mission of WLRN Public Radio and Television is to provide information, entertainment, and learning services with a commitment to excellence in serving local, national and international communities. • 1ES N STITUTE The YES Institute's mission is to prevent suicide and ensure the healthy development of all youth through powerfl communication and education on gender and orientation. 4 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.8 , on 07/09/26 . City Clerk • Now more than ever, GableStage expands :access to theatre, deepens learning, and connects communities across Miami -Dade County. •� 436ADULT ENRICHED LEARNERS • IIAMI BEACH MIAMI • • jR Coral Gables • Palr»atto Bay Cutler Bay • • ••sue • • • • •• !Jf 11 eir MEMBERS OF OUR MIAMI—DADE COMMUNITY BROUGHT TOGETHER BY THE POWER OF THEATRE 4 • • 26 MUNICIPALITIES SERVICED 2 HOSPITALS SERVICED 26 DIFFERENT SCHOOLS VISITED 7,000M1M1DE RECEIVED ACCESS TO THEATRE GableStage Theatre Company Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.8 , on 07/09/26 . City Clerk Jur Mission i GableStage produces theatrical works of artistic excellence that explore today's issues and ideas. GableStage serves South Florida's culturally rich communities by creating bold. thought -provoking productions that inspire conversation and connection. Our History • Jliciiiiiiiaft 1ft. '.411 Dalia Aleman* Left on Tenth, 2025 *Member of the Actors' Equity Association Founded in 1979 as the Florida Shakespeare Theatre, GableStage originally performed the plays of Shakespeare in the Casino Gardens at Vizcaya. In 1987 the Shakespeare Theatre moved to Coral. Gables' Minorca Playhouse until Hurricane Andrew destroyed the playhouse in 1992. GableStage temporarily found its new home at the Carousel Theatre in Coral Gables before moving into the former horse stables at the historic Biltmore Hotel in 1998. Since then, GableStage has grown into one of the most recognized and respected regional theatre companies in the country. In its 27 years, the theatre company has employed more than 3,000 artists (actors, directors, designers, musicians, writers and craftspeople) who live and work in our community; welcomed more than half a million patrons, including more than 355,000 Miami -Dade students; and contributed upwards of $10M to the local economy. In summer 2025, thanks to a visionary philanthropic gift from Jessie Wolfson and The Wolfson Family, GableStage's venue at the Biltmore Hotel was officially named The Wolfson Family Theatre. GableStage has received extensive critical recognition and awards throughout its history: 78 Carbonell Awards (as of 2025), including three consecutive wins for the coveted Outstanding Production Award (2023, 2024, 2025) and the special. Bill von Maurer Award for Theatrical Excellence in 2025. GableStage has been voted Best Theatre Company by Miami New Times (2023, 2024, 2025 Reader's Choice) and Coral. Gables Magazine (2023, 2024). CONTAC Sub "`ted into the public record for item(s) PZ. on 19/26 . City Cle 1121 CALL THE BOX OFFICE 1:::1 EMAIL THE BOX OFFICE 305-445-1119 boxoffice@gablestage.org VISIT OUR WEBSITE DI VISIT US www.gablestage.org 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Suite 230, Coral Gables, FL 33134 Volunteer with GableStage! Become more involved in the ongoing life of GableStage and see any production at no cost. We have plenty of volunteer opportunities available and we would love to have you join our team! Email volunteer@gablestage.org to learn more. Join Us in Making a Lasting Impact With your partnership, we can sustain these award -winning programs, expand across Miami -Dade, and continue to position theatre not as a luxury, but as a public good and civic necessity for over 8,000 students and young people annually. h 1 si Jderrts at GableStage, 207 For ways to give: Contact Kate Kramitz Director of Institutional Advancement kkramitz@gabtestage.org 305-446-1116 EXT 307 UNDER 'IIFFLIN, -MOW saa To get involved: Contact Laura Guerrero Artistic & Education Programming Director education@gablestage.org 305-446-1116 EXT 308 YOUR SUPPORT IVIAKE THIS WORK POSSIBLE! Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.8 , on 07/09/26 . 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