What does it take to survive as a couple? Inspired by the Juan Luis Guerra song “Como Abeja Al Panal,”* Bees & Honey by Guadalís Del Carmen is an intimate, two-actor portrait of a Dominican couple’s love and dreams in New York City, featuring pivotal moments in a year of their lives. It was love at first sight when Manuel and Johaira met at a Washington Heights club. Now married, the ambitious young couple sets out to achieve their dreams together. Manuel’s entrepreneurial spirit drives him to expand his mechanic shop; Johaira makes lead prosecutor at her law firm on a career-defining sexual assault case that could help her make partner. As they negotiate their differences alongside their expanding careers, the mounting pressure takes its toll on their marriage. When unforeseen tragedy strikes, the pair must reckon with how their love — and future — is put to the test. Fresh from its world premiere at New York’s Off-Broadway theater Manhattan Class Company (MCC Theater) in partnership with The Sol Project, MTC’s run marks the second production and West Coast premiere of this vibrant new play about culture, family, joy and healing in Washington Heights
*“Like a bee to the honeycomb”
Marin Theatre Company presents Bees & Honey by Guadalís Del Carmen. Playing February 15 to March 10, 2024. Get your tickets today at www.MarinTheatre.org
Performed mostly in English with Dominican Spanish phrases in conversation.
See below for content advisory.
Special Events include:
- FEB 13 – Salsa Night with Salsa Marin at Marin Theatre Company — one salsa lesson free with admission
- FEB23 – Stage Door — free food and social hour after the February 23 performance of Bees & Honey
- MAR 2 – Pizza & Pints — pre-show dinner experience add-on before the March 2 performance of Bees & Honey
Content advisory: the production Bees & Honey includes mention of legal prosecution of sexual assault, pregnancy and infant loss, and domestic abuse.
