Written by Kimberly del Busto and Directed by Barbara Covington

Trapped in a Miami nursing home during a howling hurricane, three generations of Cuban-American women struggle to preserve their fading culture.

Opens Fri, Feb 13 - Sat, March 7

Lettuce is charged with assaulting her roommate Loveage with an axe (in an apparent role play). This comedy centers around the exchange between the flighty Lettuce, and her impatient defense lawyer.

A guest production by Panndora Production - www.panndoraproductions.com

Opens Fri, March 20 – Sat, April 11

Provocative female voices bare their emotional connection to the environmental issues that concern us all. A hopeful call to action that will have you laughing and crying.

Opening Night Earth Day Gala - raising environmental consciousness while raising funds!

With special guest, Josefina Lopez.

Opens Fri, April 17 - Sat, May 2

An adaptation of Aristophanes classical Greek comedy.

Withholding sex to bring world peace!

Directed by Ernest Lee

Opens Fri, May 15 – Sat, June 6

A collection of short plays and pieces for children, young adults, and family of all ages to enjoy!

Including highlights from THE “MEXICAN” OC – “One of the most significant plays in the history of Orange County theater—if not the cultural history of the county.” - OC Weekly

*dates and show times TBD

A weekend dedicated to promoting, producing and celebrating the work of Latino playwrights.  The winning selection will be produced by BOFLTE and will open the theater company’s 2009 season. Submission Deadline July 1, 2009

July 24 - 26, one weekend only!

Directed by Jesus Reyes

(A BOFLTE New Works Festival Finalist)

Based on actual events, Miss Lebron examines the controversial life of Puerto Rican Nationalist, Lolita Lebron. Her life offers a scolding look at the cherished assumptions of the relationship between the United States and Puerto Rico.  Miss Lebron digs underneath the façade of this tropical paradise and

finds a past filled with oppression and a society whose culture and heritage have been suppressed to justify imperialism.  With simmering rage, Miss Lebron struggles for years to attain Puerto Rico’s independence from the United States.

Opens Fri, Sept 4 – Sat, Sept, 26

THE MEDEA COMPLEX written by Patricia Crespin - A World Premiere!

(A BOFLTE New Works Festival Finalist)

The Medea Complex is a loose adaptation of Euripides Medea, with a Latin twist.  Medea thrives on the weakness of others and reeks of temptation and doom.  She encompasses all women who stand to be judged for their actions and apologizes for none of it.  Gilberto is an aging warrior, fighting for his self respect, desperately trying to find it through Medea.  Jason is a greedy fool who manipulates his way in and out of the lives of those who love him and naively brings tragedy to everything he touches.  Throw in a haunting soundtrack and a kooky guard and you’ve got The Medea Complex.

Opens Fri, Oct16 – Sat, Nov 7

DECEMBER 2009

UNA NOCHE DE MILAGROS (A NIGHT OF MIRACLES) Saturday, Dec 5, 2009

Breath of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble’s Third Annual Fundraiser!

You’re invited to be part of an award winning, grassroots Theater Company. By joining our efforts, you are helping to create more opportunities for Latinas on and off the stage.

* All shows and show dates and times are subject to change and or cancellation. To verify shows, show times, and dates please visit: www.breathoffire.org.