Don Juan: Pride and Paradise

This Valentine’s Day Season, Maroon Isle Productions proudly presents Don Juan: Pride and Paradise, a bold, immersive musical adaptation of the classic Don Juan story, written and directed by Your Friendly Neighborhood Surinamese-American playwright Sefanja Richard Galon.The production runs February 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 and March 3, 4, 5 at 7:00 PM, inside the intimate and atmospheric setting of Atchana’s Homegrown Thai (3194 Commodore Plaza, Miami, FL 33133).

Infused with Caribbean energy and Miami flair, Don Juan: Pride and Paradise draws inspiration from the culture, music, and movement traditions of Cuba, Jamaica, Haiti, and Suriname, reimagining Molière’s French characters as modern figures navigating love, ambition, and consequence in present-day Miami.

In this adaptation, Don Juan hails from Jamaica and arrives in Miami on the run; having fled his marriage to the formidable Donna Elvira. Driven by desire and ego, he pursues new conquests while attempting to close a high-stakes real estate deal at Atchana’s on behalf of his powerful father, the owner of the illustrious Caribea resort group. Alongside him is his loyal best friend Sergio, who tags along not for romance, but survival, hoping the success of the deal will secure his scholarship to Yale.

Meanwhile, local waitstaff Cherry and Pierre find their relationship tested when Don Juan’s charm disrupts their world. Caught in Miami’s seductive mix of money, power, and temptation, they must face the consequences of desire and the reality of their own love.

Guests won’t just watch the story unfold; they’ll experience it. Set inside a working restaurant, audiences are immersed in the world and music of the play, with actors weaving through the space and action unfolding just feet away. Each ticket includes a complimentary drink and shared starters, making Don Juan: Pride and Paradise the perfect date night for you; an elevated alternative to the typical Miami dinner or club scene while bringing the performing arts to your neighborhood.

This production is made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, and the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.

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Host or Publisher Sefanja R. Galon