Casa Valentina
Casa Valentina, by Harvey Fierstein
Directed by Ted Thompson, Dedicated to Albert "La Diva" Walsh
Nestled in the Catskills—1962’s land of dirty dancing and Borscht Belt comedy—an inconspicuous bungalow colony catered to a very special clientele: heterosexual men who delighted in dressing and acting as women. These white-collar professionals would discreetly escape their families to spend their weekends safely inhabiting their chosen female alter-egos. But given the opportunity to share their secret lives with the world, the members of this sorority had to decide whether the freedom gained by openness was worth the risk of personal ruin. Based on real events and infused with Fierstein’s trademark warmth and wit, this moving, insightful, and delightfully entertaining work, nominated for the Tony award, offers a glimpse into the lives of a group of “self-made women” as they search for acceptance and happiness in their very own Garden of Eden.
Cast:
CREW
Director - Ted Thompson
Assistant Director - Jacob Clark Boggs
Choreographer - Eileen Delgado
Fight Director - Jonas Barranca
Stage Manager - Marialana Ardolino
Asst.Stage Manager- Steven Ackerman
Costume & Graphic Designer - Amanda C. Enriquez
Scenic Designer - Gary VanderPutten
Lighting Designer- Alan Sporing
Sound Designer- Peter Lopez
Properties - Jan VanderPutten & Emily Stone
Reservations - Corrine Contrino