Inanna and the Huluppu Tree
Edmund Ansin and Stephanie Ansin, The Playground Theatre's Artistic Director
Marvin Ross Friedman and Adrienne Bon Haes
Melissa Almaguer, Siduri Jesus Quintero, Anzu
Jesus Quintero, Anzu Kristen Dawn McCorkell, Siduri Jeff Keogh, Ningizzida
Lily and Isabela Pardo
Nora Weinreich and Ted Weinreich
Toby Lerner Ansin and Mayor Herta Holly
Alexandra and Sophia Izquierdo, Toby Lerner Ansin, Rachael Izquierdo, and Shelley Spivack
Ariana Jonas, Elaiza Irizarry, Morgan Maxwell, Joan Maxwell, and Michael Maxwell
A glorious evening celebration of The PlayGround Theatre’s newest production, INANNA AND THE HULUPPU TREE premiered with a full house of applauding children, parents, and distinguished guests who clearly welcomed the inventive creativity provided by Artistic Director Stephanie Ansin who directed the compelling comedy-drama co-written with Fernando Calzadilla. Presented at The PlayGround Theater’s Miami Shores home, among the first nighters who cheered the magical production were Miami Shores Mayor Herta Holly, Ansin family members Edmund, James, Toby Lerner Ansin, and Tatsiana Yarashevich; Advisory Board members Charles Cinnamon, Robin Reiter, and Nora Weinreich; Board Member May Newman; Marvin Ross Freidman and Adrienne Bon Haes; Holly Kingsbury; Shelley Spivack and David Black. Representing community groups that benefit from free tickets to PlayGround performances were Claudia Cunningham and Barbara Biggart of The Parent Academy of Miami-Dade Public Schools.