MDCA Away from Home: “Whistling to Death” The Poetry of Nilo Cruz in Song

Arca Images and Miami-Dade County Auditorium presents the World Premiere of “Whistling to Death” The Poetry of Nilo Cruz in Song, a one-time concert event, taking place Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 5:30 pm at the Sanctuary of the Arts.

Conceived as part of Three Times Cruz, this musical evening brings the poetry and dramatic imagination of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Nilo Cruz into song. With music composed and performed by Miranda, musical arrangements by Carlos Silva, and a script by Alexa Kuve, the concert creates an intimate journey through memory, exile, childhood, disguise, language, and the secret signals by which human beings insist on being seen.

Through a sequence of songs and narration, Whistling to Death explores the recurring landscapes of Cruz’s theatre and poetry: the body as a room of memory, language as a refuge, exile as both wound and invention, and beauty as an act of resistance. The concert invites audiences into a world where ordinary objects — a scarf, a bicycle, a piece of fruit, a bundle of papers — become charged with longing, danger, and revelation.

Presented in Spanish with English supertitles.

—————————

This performance is part of Miami-Dade County Auditorium’s Away From Home Series. Programming continues to thrive during this period of renovation through the Away From Home Series. The series consists of off-site performances presented at alternative venues with community partners, ensuring that the magic of the performing arts continues to captivate audiences throughout this transition period. The Away From Home Series presents dance, theatre, and music performances that take place at a variety of South Florida facilities and cultural centers. MDCA remains committed to keeping the spirit of creativity alive during this monumental endeavor and invites you to join us away from home!