Production run March 2021 - October 2022
TRYST
Ignite the flame of plush eroticism
Come along for the risqué journey into suggestive tales of love and seduction as Faena Theater’s new immersive contemporary cabaret, delicately entices the mind with stories of explicit escapades from our bewitching mistress’s past, present, and future loves.
Faena LIVE’s original production—TRYST- Our Next Affair, combines teasing burlesque, riveting cirque nouveau, and spell-binding music into a night of provocative sensations and boasts an outstanding ensemble of award-winning talent.
MEET OUR “FEMCEE”
🔥 Ready to reignite the Faena Theater stage is the queen of burlesque herself, our most established and multi-faceted master of ceremonies-- Ariana Savalas!
Internationally renowned songwriter, cabaret star, and one of the founding members of vintage phenomenon, Postmodern Jukebox, Ariana seduces Faena audiences with her outrageous charm and talent.
Indulge your desires and expect the unexpected, as Miami’s most captivating performance ignites the luscious flame of plush eroticism before your eyes.
Production run October 2019 - March 2020
THE COOK, THE THIEF, HIS WIFE & HER LOVER
Lust, Murder, Dessert...Bon Appetit!
Check your morals at the door of Le Hollandais restaurant as you play a part in an intoxicating revenge tragedy that will leave you questioning your deepest human desires.
This visually thrilling adaptation of Peter Greenaway’s critically-acclaimed 1989 film, The Cook, The Thief, His Wife & Her Lover, is brought to life by Alan Faena in partnership with Unigram Theatrical. Transport into the macabre extravagance of the 1980’s with The Cook, who stirs up the drama in the tumultuous relationship of an ill-mannered mobster-turn-restaurant owner, the
Thief, and his Wife, who has a wandering eye.
The Cook serves up grandiose dishes from a menu created by James Beard award-winner Michelle Bernstein that is a nod to the lavish European cuisine of the time with a South Florida twist before it all takes a tragic turn.
This transportative experience blurs the lines between fantasy and reality, cast and audience, for a truly unique evening of mind-bending dining and entertainment.
Revenge is a dish best served cold. Do you have the stomach for it?
SAMSARA CABARET A JOURNEY OF TRANSFORMATION
Samsara Cabaret, an original Faena LIVE production in collaboration with Quixotic, played at Faena Theater Miami Beach from October 2018 to September 2019.
Inspired by the Sanskrit word "samsara" referencing rebirth, karmic reincarnation and life's constant change, Samsara Cabaret fused stunning visuals, contemporary dance, cirque nouveau, live music, state-of-the-art technology and more to create an exhilarating theater experience.
The experimental production boasted an ensemble of award-winning talent, including powerhouse singer and "America's Got Talent" semi-finalist Yoli Mayor, violinist Shane Borth, cellist Ben Munoz, and Sensatia stars Megan Stockman, EnVee and Samanta Mixan.
Narrated by a Goddess of Experience through a series of lively vignettes, Samsara Cabaret recounted Artemis’ transformation from a being made of stardust, transcending time and space on a quest to find her truest form. Throughout her journey, the lead protagonist – played by Miami native Bianca Allanic – encountered forces of lightness and darkness that lured her deeper into an erotic fantasyland brought to life through powerful duets, original rock-inspired compositions, aerialist choreography, acrobatics and more.
The incandescent performance, directed by Quixotic's Anthony Magliano and Christian Squires, presented a sensuous meditation on the eternal cycle of creation and transformation, during which guests were siren-called to leave their old selves behind in search for the ever-new.
