Mermaid Madonna: Tales of a Crisis – June 14-23

Mermaid Madonna: Tales of a Crisis

Sponsored by Gourd Music. Co-sponsored by RCNV and others.

In 2015 over a half million refugees, most fleeing the war in Syria, passed through a small fishing village on the island of Lesvos, Greece.
It’s a year later; the villagers are gathered for a festival in a taverna near the shore and stories of the crisis unfold in many forms.

This unique theater piece incorporates movement, characters, storytelling, music and features a multi-talented ensemble of ten actors working in both traditional and physical theater styles.

The Cast:
Sarah Albertson, Robin Aronson, John Ehab, Noelle Ehab, Rahma Ehad, Barbara Evans, Larissa Garcia Erin Johnson, Elaina Lammam, Julie Oak, Sam Ritchie,

The Musicians:
Mark Bradlyn (Oud & Bouzouki, Peter Cor (keyboard),
Sarah Michael (Qanun).

Video Clip of Mermaid Madonna 

Performances 
June 14th – June 23rd
Center Stage Theater
1001 Center Street Santa Cruz:

Friday June 14th – 8:00 Opening Night
Saturday June 15th – 8:00
Sunday June 16th – 2:00 Matinee

*Thursday June 20th – 8:00 (World Refugee Day)
*Friday June 21st – 8:00
*Saturday June 22nd – 8:00
Sunday June 23rd – 2:00 Matinee

*Guest speaker after performance – Journalist John Ehab reads from his book, Backpack Full of Fear; Young Refugees Tell Their Survival Stories.

Ticket Prices: sliding scale $20 – $35, child/student $15
General Seating