Center Theatre Group�s production of �Lydia,� a powerful and passionate new play by Octavio Solis, opens at the Mark Taper Forum on Wednesday, April 15, at 8 p.m. Directed by Juliette Carrillo, performances of �Lydia� continue through May 17, 2009.
Lydia portrays with a deep, emotional impact the lies and secrets that both bind a family together and create heartbreaking fissures.
In the Texas border town of El Paso during the 1970s, a Mexican American family struggles with the aftermath of an accident that has injured the beloved young daughter, Ceci, and has deeply affected her mother, father and two brothers.
Into this environment comes the mysterious Lydia, a sexy, confident young woman who has been hired as a caregiver. Lydia forms an immediate, almost miraculous bond with Ceci and brings new energy into the house, transforming everyone in it, but also unleashing demons that challenge the family even further.
The cast for the Mark Taper Forum production of �Lydia� includes (in alphabetical order) Carlo Alb�n, Max Arciniega, Stephanie Beatriz, Catalina Maynard, Onahoua Rodriguez, Tony Sancho and Daniel Zacapa.
Lydia features scenic design by Christopher Acebo, costume design by Christal Weatherly, lighting design by Christopher Akerlind, sound design, additional music and arrangements by David Molina and original compositions by Chris Webb. The production stage manager is Michelle Blair. The Mark Taper Forum is located at the Music Center of Los Angeles County, 135 N. Grand Avenue, in downtown L.A.