Ileana Wilson, Katia Caso and María Isabel Díaz open «Mare Nostrum» in Coral Gables, a play about three Cuban women adrift

November 14, 2026

Cuban actresses Ileana Wilson, Katia Caso and María Isabel Díaz, who live in Spain, star in the world premiere of Mare Nostrum, a piece by director Erom Jimmy Cuesta running November 13-15 at the Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre in Coral Gables, according to El Nuevo Herald and 14ymedio. It is the first time the three will perform in Miami.

The play is built on Mar nuestro by Cuban playwright Alberto Pedro (1954-2005) and weaves in dialogue from three other works of his: Delirio habanero, Manteca and Esperando a Odiseo. Cuesta presents it as a new dramaturgy and as a tribute to Pedro and his wife, Miriam Lezcano (1943-2020), director of the Teatro Mío company, where Cuesta began his training.

Onstage, Fe (María Isabel Díaz), Esperanza (Katia Caso) and Caridad (Ileana Wilson) set out from the island on a raft and end up stranded in the Sargasso Sea without oars. According to 14ymedio, each represents a different stance on emigration, with Caridad trying to mediate; the director describes the piece as a comedy with tragic undertones.

Performances are Friday, November 13 and Saturday, November 14 at 8:00 p.m., and Sunday, November 15 at 6:00 p.m. Tickets range from $45 to $60 at purchase.actorsplayhouse.org. The premiere is part of the second International Showcase of Independent Theater and Dramaturgy, founded and directed by Cuesta.