Miami New Drama (MiND) is taking on an ambitious production to open its 2017 season as the new resident repertoire theater at the Colony Theater.
The play, "Terror," which will be directed by two-time Tony Award winner Gregory Mosher, is the American adaptation and translation of a German play created by Ferdinand von Schirach. The original German version has been translated not only in its script, but also to be consistent with American law, according to the producers.
Yet, the twist here is in the interactivity of the drama – the audience is cast as jurors as the storyline follows a pilot facing trial after she has shot down a hijacked commercial flight headed for a crowded stadium. Her fate is in the audience’s hands. To further the show’s interactive quality and to track the theatrical trial’s verdict, audiences are able to check statistics of votes on http://terror.theater. The statistics show the distribution of audience votes of “guilty” and “not guilty” as the play unfolds.
The cast includes international, national and local actors in keeping with MiND’s mission to present world-class works by American, Latin American, and international artists designed for Miami's unique multicultural 21st century audience while also nurturing local talent.
"Terror" opens Jan. 26 and runs through Feb. 19. Opening night is Saturday, Jan. 28.
Mia Maestro stars in Miami New Drama at the Colony Theatre's production of "Terror."
The play stars Mía Maestro, most recently known for her leading role as Nora Martinez in the hit FX TV series "The Strain" created by Guillermo Del Toro. Maestro, from Argentina, has also starred as Christina Kahlo in Frida," as Nadia Santos in "Alias" and Carmen in "The Twilight Saga." Tony-nominated actress Maria Tucci is also in the cast. Her recent appearances have been in "The Rose Tattoo" as well as the 2015 miniseries "The Slap." Tony-nominated actress Pascale Armand is best known for her role as Bessie in "Eclipsed," where she was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress as well as her role in "The Trip to Bountiful."
Peter Romano toured Africa as an actor and musical director in Gregory Mosher’s production of "Antigone." His Off-Broadway performances have included "Othello" as Iago and "A Midsummer Night's Dream" as Demetrius. Gregg Weiner, New World School of the Arts alumnus, is currently an on-air personality and has prior stage credits in "Red," "Speed the Plow," "50 Words," and "Pillowman" at GableStage. Rita Joe was recently featured in The Island City Stage production of "The Submission" and "Shorts Gone Wild," as well as "For Colored Girls," "Romeo and Juliet," "S/HE" and "One on this Island."
"There are so many facets of this project that excite me. I'm honored to be working under the direction of Gregory Mosher who has been shaping the landscape of American theater for decades,” says Maestro. “Also, Colony Theater is starting a new era under the direction of Michel Hausmann, MiND’s founder. It's leaving behind its old robes as a rental space and becoming a curated space for repertoire theater. It's lovely to be part of that change. It's always an amazing and humbling feeling to premiere a new play
To purchase tickets for "Terror," visit www.colonymb.org/terror.