A Spanish Harlem Story
September 30th-October 11th, 2015
Venue: Beckmann
By Steve Silver
Directed by Laurie Rae Waugh
Cast: Rooki Tiwari, Larry Fleischman, Ken Coughlin, Eliana Gonzalez, and Steve Silver.
Stage Manager: Rachel Ladany
Synopsis: When Mikey, an old family friend, returns to Spanish Harlem, Manny is torn between his duty to his wife Rose, their granddaughter Maria, the memory of their late daughter Mercedes, and his former “partner in crime.” Mikey talks him into doing a job for his Uncle Tony, a big shot in an organized crime family. The conflict comes to a headwhen Manny starts having second thoughts about returning to his criminal past.
Director Laurie Waugh also won the 2015 ATA Award for Best Director Drama presented by American Theatre of Actors.