The Village Players are thrilled to have Through the Fire, Victor Almanzar’s autobiographical solo show on our stage July 8.

Written and Performed by Victor Almanzar, Produced by Estelle Parsons

Through the Fire was developed at the Labyrinth Theatre Company by Actors Studio members Victor Almanzar and Elizabeth Canavan. Driven by Almanzar’s original Hip-Hop music, it takes the audience with the playwright on his journey of survival and self-forgiveness as he moved from the Dominican Republic to New York City, and into the U.S. Marine Corps serving in Kosovo and Iraq.

Victor Almanzar is a New York based actor who came from the Dominican Republic at an early age. He appeared as Oswaldo in the Pulitzer prize winning production of Between Riverside and Crazy (nominated for a Lucille Lortell Award) at The Atlantic Theater, Second Stage Theater (NYC) and The Steppenwolf Theatre (CHICAGO). He also appeared in The Steppenwolf Theater production of Grand Concourse and in the Huntington Theater production of Man in the Ring (BOSTON, nominated for an IRNE award). He has a leading role in the feature film 11:55 (SHOWTIME), a recurring role in Homeland as Lieutenant Wenzel,  recurring roles in Power as Arturo (STARZ), and Empire as Big Heavy (FOX) among others.   Before turning his attention to acting, Victor was in the United States Marine Corp, where he served in Kosovo and Iraq.  Since then he has worked on the New York stage Regional Theaters and in London.  He was nominated for The Lucille Lortel Award for his role in Between Riverside and Crazy and for an Irne award for his role in Man in the Ring. Victor received his MFA from The Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University and is now a proud lifetime member of the Actors Studio and the Labyrinth Theater Company.

Victor and Estelle are generously donating proceeds from this production to the Village Players. The audience is invited to stay for a Q and A session after the performance.

Warning–Strong Language. This show is probably most suitable for ages 15 and up.

Tickets, $25.Online ticket sales close at noon Friday. Tickets also available at the door.

Please check our COVID policy one week before the show to see current requirements. At present, masks are not required.