Celia and Fidel
Can one woman change the mind of a man and the fate of a nation? Fidel Castro’s most trusted confidant and political partner, Celia Sánchez, is never far from his side as he grapples with how to move his country forward. It’s 1980 and a failing economy has led 10,000 Cuban citizens to seek asylum at the Peruvian Embassy in Cuba. Castro must decide what kind of a leader he wants to be: merciful or mighty. Imbued with magical realism, Arena Stage’s seventh Power Play imagines a conversation between Cuba’s most influential female revolutionary and its most notorious political leader in a contest between morality and power.
Presented by Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater
| Show Type Drama |
Running Time 120 minutes (1 Intermission) |
Appropriate For All Ages |
Price Ranges $40 - $95 |
Discount Tickets Available
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Box Office Phone: 202-488-3300
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Audio-described
Open Caption
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| Performer | Role |
|---|---|
| Andhy Mendez | Fidel Castro |
| Marian Licha | Celia Sanchez |
| Heather Velazquez | Consuelo |
| Liam Torres | Manolo Ruiz |
| Playwright | Eduardo Machado |
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| Director |
Molly Smith |
| Costume Designer |
Alejo Vietti |
| Set Designer |
Riccardo Hernandez |
| Sound Designer |
Roc Lee |
| Lighting Designer |
Nicole Pearce |
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- Waterfront-SEU (Green Line)
Parking
- Street parking
- Paid garages
Accessibility
- This venue is wheelchair accessible.
1825 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 100
Washington, DC 20009
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