Casa Valentina Show Poster

Casa Valentina Cast & Creative

Based on actual events, Casa Valentina is set in the 1960s and tells the tale of men who went to the Catskill Mountains to escape the summer heat, and something else entirely: being men. Nestled in the land of dirty dancing and borscht belt comedy sat an inconspicuous bungalow colony that catered to a very special clientele: heterosexual men whose favorite pastime was dressing and acting as women. It was paradise for these men—white-collar professionals with families—to spend their weekends discreetly and safely inhabiting their chosen female alter egos. But when faced with the opportunity to become an official organization, these "self-made women" had to decide whether public recognition would help them gain a place in open society or spell their own personal disaster.

This show is closed.

Performances ended on Jun. 29, 2014.

Show Overview

About Casa Valentina

Based on actual events, Casa Valentina is set in the 1960s and tells the tale of men who went to the Catskill Mountains to escape the summer heat, and something else entirely: being men. Nestled in the land of dirty dancing and borscht belt comedy sat an inconspicuous bungalow colony that catered to a very special clientele: heterosexual men whose favorite pastime was dressing and acting as women. It was paradise for these men—white-collar professionals with families—to spend their weekends discreetly and safely inhabiting their chosen female alter egos. But when faced with the opportunity to become an official organization, these "self-made women" had to decide whether public recognition would help them gain a place in open society or spell their own personal disaster.

Cast

John Cullum
Terrence/Terry
George/Valentina
Jonathon/Miranda
Isadore/Charlotte
Lisa Emery
Eleanor
Tom McGowan
Albert/Bessie
Larry Pine
Judge/Amy
Nick Westrate
Michael/Gloria

Creative

Written by
Harvey Fierstein
Director
Joe Mantello
Set Designer
Scott Pask
Costume Designer
Rita Ryack
Lighting Designer
Justin Townsend
Original Music and Sound Designer
Fitz Patton
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