Sat, Oct 18
|Greenville
La Zafra
Join us on October 18 for a special live reading of La Zafra, with select songs. Be among the first to experience this moving and timely new work as it takes its first steps toward full production.
Time & Location
Oct 18, 2025, 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Greenville, 501 River St, Greenville, SC 29601, USA
About the event
Sponsored by Chattooga Belle Farms and Miller Law Firm.
Admission is Free. Please RSVP below.
Book & Lyrics by Mario Suarez
Music and Orchestrations by Mathew Phillips, Gregory Day, Karen Marrolli, Kristine Montgomery, Meghan Reimers, Einner Castillo Espino, BJ Callahan, Kimberly Paul, Yahoska Solis, George Solis, David Wilcox, and Laura Ritter
Poster Art by Orlando Corona
About La Zafra:
A powerful new musical inspired by true events, La Zafra tells a story of love, labor, and the longing to belong. When Moises Juarez leaves the sugarcane fields of Mexico for the promise of opportunity in South Carolina, he finds more than just work—he finds resistance, resilience, and an unexpected romance with Kara Wyse, the daughter of the orchard owner. As their relationship blossoms across cultural divides, their small Southern town is forced to confront its own fears and prejudices in the face of change. With a rich original score blending Latin rhythms, Americana, and show-stopping anthems, La Zafra captures the humor, heartache, and hope of the migrant experience. Featuring a vibrant cast of characters and toe-tapping ensemble numbers like “Queremos Trabajo,” “Grand Iguana,” and “Beautiful Autumn Days,” this musical is a celebration of humanity’s shared dreams and the courage to chase them.