MIAMI – Maroon Isle Productions proudly presents Oskuneru, a groundbreaking theatrical manufacturing that highlights the journey of the Surinamese Maroons in the direction of self-liberation. This extremely anticipated debut will happen in February 2025 on the Artwork Lab, positioned at 300 NE 2nd Ave Constructing, Miami, FL.
Written and directed by Miami-born and Suriname-raised playwright Sefanja Richard Galon, this immersive cultural expertise goals to carry the resilience and triumph of the Maroons to life on a global stage in honor of Black Historical past Month.
This manufacturing is the results of years of growth devoted to preserving and sharing the untold tales of the Maroons.
Oskuneru originated as a Zoom studying throughout the peak of the pandemic in 2020, organized by the Black Scholar Union at New World College of the Arts. It has since advanced right into a reside faculty manufacturing in 2022, a theatrical workshop at Major Road Gamers, and a studying in Metropolis Theatre’s Homegrown sequence on the Adrienne Arsht Middle in 2023.
In 2025, it is able to make its full-scale debut, embodying a wealthy historical past of resilience and cultural preservation.
“Our objective is to highlight the historical past of the Surinamese Maroons on a global stage whereas fostering dialogue about shared Caribbean heritage and id,” mentioned Sefanja Richard Galon, the visionary behind Oskuneru. “This manufacturing is a tribute to the power of our ancestors and a possibility to attach audiences to an important but underrepresented a part of Black historical past.”
“Oskuneru is greater than a play; it’s a tribute to the indomitable spirit of the Maroons and their contributions to world historical past,” mentioned Galon. “It’s a possibility to honor their legacy whereas fostering a cultural alternate that unites our various communities.”
Highlights of Oskuneru
Cultural Authenticity: That includes conventional African prints, colonial-era components, and an authentic rating that blends Afro-Caribbean and Surinamese music, composed by Music Director Mikhael Mendoza.
Workshops & Neighborhood Engagement
Collaborations with the New World College of the Arts and native organizations to supply instructional workshops on the artistic and historic elements of the manufacturing.
An Worldwide Platform: In partnership with the Surinamese Consulate of Miami, Oskuneru goals to current Surinamese heritage to a worldwide viewers, fostering dialogue on shared Caribbean historical past.
A Celebration of Black Historical past Month:
Positioned as a cultural centerpiece for Miami, this manufacturing underscores town’s position as a global stage for tales of resilience and id.
Occasion Particulars
Dates: February 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, & 15, 2025
Location: The Artwork Lab, 300 NE 2nd Ave Constructing, Miami, FL
Tickets: Ticketing Information
For extra info, go to https://www.maroonisleproductions.com/ or observe Oskuneru on social media at @maroonisleproductions.
Oskuneru 2025 is supported by the Miami Downtown Improvement Authority, the IDEA Middle at MDC, Reside Arts Miami at MDC, Major Road Gamers, the Miami-Dade County Division of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor, and the Board of County Commissioners.
