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Bees & Honey

Presented by Marin Theatre Company at Marin Theatre Company, Mill Valley CA

Feb 15 2024
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Mar 10 2024
Bees & Honey

Bees & Honey

An intimate, two-actor portrait of a Dominican couple’s love and dreams in New York City

West Coast Premiere: Bees & Honey by Guadalís Del Carmen
February 15 – March 10, 2024

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, while Johaira is made lead prosecutor on a career-defining sexual assault case that could land her a promotion.

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 theatre 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”


¿Qué se necesita para que una pareja sobreviva? Inspirada en la canción de Juan Luis Guerra “Como Abeja Al Panal”, Abejas y Miel de Guadalís del Carmen es un retrato íntimo–representado por dos actores—del amor y los sueños de una pareja dominicana en la ciudad de Nueva York, el cual muestra los momentos cruciales en un año de sus vidas. Cuando Manuel y Johaira se conocieron en un club en Washington Heights, fue amor a primera vista.

Ahora casados, la joven y ambiciosa pareja se propone alcanzar sus sueños juntos. El espíritu emprendedor de Manuel lo lleva a expandir su taller mecánico; Johaira se convierte en la fiscal principal de la firma de abogados en un caso de asalto sexual que puede definir su carrera y ayudarla a convertirse en socio de la misma. Mientras ellos tratan de negociar sus diferencias a lo largo de sus respectivas carreras en expansión, la creciente presión pasa factura en su matrimonio.

Cuando una tragedia imprevista ocurre, la pareja asume el deber de reconocer que su amor y su futuro están siendo puestos a prueba. Recién salida de su estreno mundial en el teatro fuera de Broadway, Manhattan Class Company (MCC Theater), en alianza con El Proyecto Sol, MTC marca la segunda producción y el estreno en la Costa Oeste de esta vibrante y nueva obra sobre cultura, familia, alegría y sanación en Washington Heights.


The cast of Bees & Honey features Katherine George (Crabs in a Barrel, #Lovemyroomie) as Johaira and Jorge Lendeborg Jr. (Bumblebee; Love, Simon; Spider-Man: Homecoming) as Manuel.

Under the direction of Karina Gutiérrez, the creative team for Bees & Honey includes Carlos Aceves (Scenic Design), Alice Ruiz (Costume Design), Kate Boyd (Lighting Design), Michael Kelly (Sound Design), Jeunée Simon (Intimacy Coordinator), Liam Rudisill (Props Lead), and Nick Carvalho (Stage Manager).

ADMISSION INFO

Single tickets ($43–$70)
*subject to a fee of $6.00

Until further notice, the physical Box Office at 397 Miller Avenue is operating remotely (no in-person sales) Tues-Fri Noon-5:00 pm; and on performance days, Noon-Intermission (actual hours may vary).On performance days during a performance, the box office will be staffed for in-person sales.

Additional time info:

Performances: February 15 – March 10

Please see website for schedule

LOCATION

Marin Theatre Company

397 Miller Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941

PARKING INFO

Please arrive at the theater early enough to give yourself ample time to find parking.

Parking lots are conveniently located adjacent to the theater, but DO NOT park in front of an open business, especially in the Eggers Plaza parking lot behind the theater, as your car may be towed. Parking along creek in the Eggers Plaza parking lot is allowed.

If these lots are full, free street parking is available on Miller Avenue and on the neighborhood streets around the theater. We recommend that you arrive at the theater at least a half hour prior to curtain.

Please be aware: Cars parked in front of open businesses may be towed.

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