Words from a Cuban Father is a one-woman show created and performed by SOU Theatre guest artist Alina Ceñal. 

Steven Leigh Morris of LA Weekly, examines the show... “Alina Cenal’s Words From a Cuban Father uses dance strategically in her autobiographical meditation on the death of her dad — who was a law school roommate of Fidel Castro in Havana. Her dad eventually fled to Miami in 1961, and the family soon followed. The show, directed by James Dolon, contains a vivacious string of anecdotes and impersonations of family and friends, a sexy dance through life. The whimsical clash between Cuban hip-swaying and the aesthetic formalities in a Florida ballet class is lovely. The family’s political softening and the harrowing scenes of caring for a dying patriarch are quite moving, leading to the inevitable “My career’s going OK in L.A., and here’s my show” frame.”

Reserved seating tickets are available through the OCA Box Office and online at sou.universitytickets.org. Tickets are $20 reserved seating/ Seniors $15. Student tickets are $5 each (from any school outside of SOU). Two complimentary tickets for SOU Student/Faculty/Staff. 

Performance will be in the SOU Main Stage Theater, attendees must provide COVID vaccination cards at the door or negative COVID test within 48 hours of show.

For more information contact the OCA Box Office at 541-552-6348 or email boxoffice@sou.edu