The world premiere of
ALWAYS REMEMBER
Thanksgiving Weekend
2022
FRI & SAT, NOV 25 & 26
@ 7:30 PM
SUN, NOV 27 @ 2:30 PM
South Miami Dade Cultural Arts Center
10950 SW 211 Street Cutler Bay, FL 33189

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Entertaining, uplifting and enlightening, Always Remember has something for everyone!
Cuban-born American Marilyn Morales has written the definitive and timeless new musical about the Cuban-American experience - which speaks to the ageless plight of all refugees. The story follows a family’s struggle to leave Castro’s Cuba
and reunite after being separated by forces beyond their control.
This epic full-scale work is a love letter to all people who have sought liberty.
The intriguing narrative, unforgettable songs, rich original musical score, bold dialogue and dance combine to make a thrilling live experience that will be enjoyed by audiences
for generations to come!
“A new musical that promises to be a hit…”
Gloria Burns, Miami’s Community Newspapers
“Rarely does a work … shout for joy with all the necessary professional ingredients of a successful commercial musical like Marilyn Morales’ Always Remember. Keep your eye on this one. It’s destined for a big future.”
Lorraine Lucciola, Arts & Entertainment Writer, New England
“…(Marilyn Morales) captures so much of the Cuban story in a vital and intimate way!”
Rorianne Schrade, concert pianist, music reviewer, New York, NY
THE CREATIVE TEAM

MARILYN MORALES
Creator and Executive Producer
of Always Remember,
Marilyn is the Cuban-born author, composer and song writer of this epic work about the Cuban-American experience.

KIRK WHIPPLE
Marilyn's husband, duo piano and creative partner, Kirk is Executive Producer, arranger, musical director, lyrical consultant and business manager for Always Remember.

BRAD SHANK
Theatrical Director of
Always Remember, Brad has decades of experience as director, actor, set designer and builder and musician.

LILIA FONTANA
Producer and Visual Arts Director of
Always Remember, Lilia is the Executive Director of Fire Haus Projects, promoting the arts throughout South Florida.

ARELY RUIZ
Publicity Director of Always Remember,
Arely is the founder and director of
arely PR, a Miami-based agency serving South Florida.

BEATRIZ VIGNAU
Choreographer of Always Remember, Beatriz has over 40 years of experience teaching dance, including
ballet, jazz and Spanish dance.

MARIELA BARUFALDI
Event Organizer at Miami Sunshine Tango Festival,
Argentine Tango Dancer and Instructor,
Mariela is the tango choreographer of Always Remember.
THE 2022 WORLD PREMIERE CAST

SARAH MAWN
Maria Elena

GERARDO JOSÉ ORTEGA
Manolo

MEGAN BARRERA
Teresa

JAVIER CASTELLANOS
Orlando

ERIKA VASALLO
Adina

AMANDA MARASCH
Dolores

MICHAEL ANGELO GONZALEZ
General Ochoa

LINDSAY KRISTINE MAHÍA
Lidia

CHARLES SOTHERS
Pepe Timba

JESSICA SCHLOESSER
Raisa

RYAN TOWNSEND
Victor / Sergio

JOSE LUIS SUAZO
Fulano

CRAIG WHEELER
Mengano

CARLETON CORNISH
Hassan Kassari

KRIS GARCIA
Carlos

DAMION ROCHESTER
Lieutenant

ERICA WILLIAMS
Soldier

VICTORIA LLODRA
Young Cristina

LEÓN FRANCO MAHÍA
Sergito
Please keep checking back for cast updates!

JORGE RODRIGUEZ
In memoriam
April 30, 1959 ~
December 13, 2020
We will always remember.
THE 2022 WORLD PREMIERE ORCHESTRA

KIRK WHIPPLE &
MARILYN MORALES
Keyboards

LLIPSY HERNANDEZ
Violin

CESARE TURNER
Viola

LAURIE STRUBBE
Cello

RAFAEL VALENCIA
Bass

TONY LOPEZ
Drums

NICK MASTROVITO
Guitar

STUART KING
Trumpet

RICHARD BAYES
French Horn

JOSE RUIZ
Trombone

WILFREDO CARDOSO
Flutes / Alto Saxophone

RODOLFO GOMEZ
Clarinet / Tenor Saxophone
OUR SPONSORS
We thank the following organizations, businesses and individuals for their support of Always Remember!







You, your business or organization can participate as a sponsor in the exciting world premiere of Always Remember!
For details, please email:
VIDEOS
BLOG
At the crossroads of history
Our hearts go out to the Cuban people! This is the moment! Try to put yourselves in their worn-out shoes. Why would you protest in the street, unarmed in front of a military…
May 9, 2022
A message from the creator of Always Remember
From Marilyn Morales, the creator of Always Remember I lived this. My beloved family, much like the Santos family in Always Remember, left Cuba with nothing more than the clothes…
October 31, 2019
TESTIMONIALS

Donna Shalala
Former Member of Congress

Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
Former Member of Congress

Centro Cultural, Boston, MA

Community Newspapers, Miami, FL
Special thanks
These exceptional artists and wonderful human beings have contributed greatly to the development of Always Remember.
With all our hearts, we thank them!
Mauricio Villanueva Espinosa - Tenor

Marinel Cruz
Soprano

Michael Duarte
Tenor / Set Designer

Cathy Portlock Pacitto
Soprano

Rachael Rogers
Mezzo Soprano

Alejandro Viera
Tenor

Elizabeth Eccles
Soprano

Katie Ketchum
Mezzo Soprano

Steven King
Tenor

Linda Westgate
Soprano

Bruce Breamer
Baritone

Manny Perez
Vocal Instructor / Coach

Tom Casale
Bassist

Randy Cloutier
Drummer / Percussionist

Steven Tinkham
Baritone

James Dolan
Pianist / Baritone

Michelle Bowlin
Mezzo / Percussionist

Eric Christopher Perry
Tenor

Nancy Cornish
Alto / Choral Director

Lisa Hadley
Mezzo Soprano / Alto

Joseph Monseur
Actor / Tenor / Guitarist

Mabel Padron-Hernandez
Soprano

Bobby Brennan
Baritone

Ubaldo Henriquez
Actor / Emcee

Ellen Ugi
Alto

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Always Remember!
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