English Only by Nicholas Griffin

Starring Rene Granado, Andhy Mendez, Linda Mugleston, Carmen Pelaez and Laura Faye Smith

Scenic Design by Christopher and Justin Swader

Costume Design by Beth Goldenberg

Lighting Design by Solomon Wisebard

Sound Design by Salomon Lerner

Production Stage Manager: Amy Rauchwerger

Assistant Director and Dramaturg: Karina Batchelor-Gomez

All photos taken by Morgan Sophia Photography for the 2025 Miami New Drama production

PRESS:

Review: Riveting 'English Only' Is Sharp New Work at Miami New Drama

“This is an urgent play for our time…You cannot ask for a timelier piece…Under New York-based new play specialist Margot Bordelon’s mostly tight, fluid direction, MiND’s production of English Only zips by.” 

“Bordelon deftly moves the actors around the stage while knowing when to ratchet up intensity and when to slow things down.”

    -       Aaron Krause, MiamiArtZine

Review: Miami New Drama’s Riveting ‘English Only’ Takes Place in the Past but Feels Uncomfortably Current

“A comical, thrill ride of a show… Director Margot Bordelon keeps the action moving, and keeps the energy high and the audience pumped with the music that transitions the scenes.”

    -       Mary Damiano, Artburst Miami

English Only Is an Entertaining Reckoning With Language and Belonging

“Miami New Drama’s latest world premiere play English Only is remarkable from the first line of dialogue until the final moment”

“The performances are exceptional…This was one of the best assembled casts in recent regional memory. Under the direction of Margot Bordelon, the staging works beautifully.”

“English Only takes its themes and knocks them out of the park. It’s a grand slam of cultural storytelling, superb acting and timely relevance. The play is highly entertaining!

    -       J.J. Colagrande, The Jitney

Miami’s Winter Arts Season Gets Its Boldest Voice

“This is not just another night at the theater. This is a cultural mirror… ENGLISH ONLY is the cultural event that matters most this winter”

    -       Patty Vila, Miami Business

“Griffin’s construction and Bordelon’s staging are especially memorable.”

    -       Bill Hirschman, Florida Theater On Stage