FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Christopher Neetz
(305) 666-2078
chrisneetz@areastage.org
AREA STAGE CONSERVATORY PRESENTS: MIRROR OF MOST VALUE A MS. MARVEL PLAY
A Contemporary Theatrical Adventure
Area Stage Conservatory announces MIRROR OF MOST VALUE A MS. MARVEL PLAY, a contemporary theatrical adventure by Masi Asare within the Marvel Universe, running November 12th - 14th 2021 at the ASC Black Box Theatre. ASC’s own Silver Palm Award-Winning Associate Artistic Director, Giancarlo Rodaz, serves as Director and designer for this action-packed production.
Mirror of Most Value kicks off when a strange Terrigen Mist descends upon Jersey City and our heroine, Kamala Khan, is imbued with polymorphic powers. Her life is changed forever, as are the lives of her family and friends. Using her newfound abilities to fight evil and protect Jersey City, she becomes the all-new Ms. Marvel! Kamala attempts to boost Ms. Marvel’s fledgling superhero profile by writing her own fan fiction. But when building a fandom becomes an obsession, Kamala’s schoolwork and relationships begin to suffer. To become the Jersey City hero of her dreams, Kamala must learn to accept herself just as she is – imperfections and all.
This production will be performed by a cast of talented, pre-professional ASC Conservatory students, ages 14-19. Bisma Misbah, an ASC Conservatory student of Pakistani descent, will headline the production as Kamala Khan. The young actress is excited to be onboard truthfully representing this strong, diverse, female character.
Following the immense success, and critical acclaim, of his directorial efforts on critically acclaimed Annie in 2021, Shrek The Musical in 2018 & 2021, She Kills Monsters in 2018, The Wizard of Oz and the blockbuster Matilda the Musical in 2019, and his playwriting efforts on 2020’s The Ballad of Janis Matthews and the Dodo Scouts, the young visionary Director Giancarlo Rodaz is fast becoming one of South Florida’s most original and prolific theatrical forces. He has previously presented works at Area Stage Company, MicroTheater Miami, and with his own company Wild Theatre. Florida Theatre On Stage has lauded his work as “imaginative” and “delightful.” The Miami Herald raved, “Rodaz ... creates a magically playful world.” South Florida Theatre Magazine praised Annie as, “one of the most exciting and innovative productions to hit South Florida”.
ASC is proud to be one of the first companies nationwide to present one of Marvel’s Spotlight Plays. In fact, this will be the Florida premiere of Mirror of Most Value. The Marvel Spotlight Plays series, a new partnership between the Concord Theatricals company, Samuel French, and Marvel, is a collection of stage plays featuring superheroes in relatable contemporary situations, aimed at young performers and audiences.
All COVID regulations will be complied with. Masks must be worn at all times while inside the theatre. Exposure to COVID-19 is an inherent risk in any public location where people are present; we cannot guarantee you will not be exposed during your visit.
Shows will be performed at ASC Black Box Theatre, 5701 Sunset Dr Suite 286, South Miami, Florida 33143.
Friday Nov 12th @ 7:30pm, Sat Nov 13th @ 2pm and 7:30pm, and Sunday Nov 14th @ 5pm.
Tickets are available for purchase now, General Audience $30 and Students $15: https://www.simpletix.com/e/mirror-of-most-value-a-ms-marvel-play-tick-tickets-79426
ABOUT AREA STAGE COMPANY (ASC)
Area Stage Company is a non-profit, professional theatre company that, for over 32 years, has staged provocative, world-class theatre and musical productions becoming one of South Florida’s most influential arts organizations. Focusing on artistic innovation, education, inclusion, and equity, ASC produces a yearly season of mainstage works, houses a world-class youth Conservatory, the LGBTQIA+ initiative: The Miami Queer Collective, the eÑe Project for Spanish speaking artists and audiences, and the Inclusion Theatre Project, which offers free training to students with developmental disabilities. Area Stage has recently won the coveted titles of “Best Theatre Company 2019 & 2020” -- the Miami New Times Readers Choice Poll, and “Best Performing Arts Theater in Coral Gables 2019”.