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Marielitos

June 27 at 8pm

At Powerhouse Theater

Arlington

Part of Powerhouse's developmental season: catch works in progress
Score blends Caribbean rhythms with Midwest sounds
Nine-person cast brings the Mariel refugee story to life

One linguist's search for belonging collides with the 1980 Mariel Boatlift in this tragicomic new musical. Caribbean rhythms meet Midwest heart as René Valdes fights to bridge cultures, love his family, and find home.

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  • Tragicomic musical
  • Cuban immigrant story
  • Mariel Boatlift history
  • Caribbean rhythms
  • Powerhouse Theater
  • Arlington
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