In the early-’60s, more than 14,000 unaccompanied children were sent from Cuba to Miami as part of a U.S. government program called “Operation Pedro Pan.” Sonia Flew — which opens on Thursday at Powerstories Theatre — ”examines the impact of the strong cultural and political forces of a historic moment on the lives of ordinary people,” and taps into the ideas of parental sacrifice, familial responsibility, and patriotism as a Cuban exile, Sonia, is forced to relive her tumultuous childhood when her only son enlists in the military following 9/11. The shows happen on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Thurs.-Sun. through October 20. 8 p.m. $15-$25. Powerstories Theatre, 2105 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa. Powerstories.com.
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This article appears in Oct 3-10, 2019.
