Set in the court of King Louis XIV, Las Meninas is based on the true story of Queen Marie Thérèse and her clandestine relationship with Nabo Sensugali — her African servant. The play, written by Lynn Nottage, Pulitzer Prize winner for the play Ruined, was inspired by an essay she read years ago about the African presence in royal families. In an interview, Nottage said, “Las Meninas is probably a little challenging for some of the audience. The play is so unusual stylistically, thematically. Many directors over the years shied away from it.” However, the Sarasota-based Asolo Repertory Theatre and its Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards have not shied away from the complexity of Las Meninas. On Friday, May 20 and Saturday, May 21 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 22 at 2 p.m., the South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center, a division of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, will present Las Meninas. (Note: This production contains mature content not appropriate for younger audiences.) The Asolo Repertory Theatre is a professional theater and one of the most important cultural forces in the Southeastern United States. Asolo is widely know from crafting exquisite productions of classical, contemporary and newly commissioned work performed by accomplished resident company artists and complimented by guest artists. The new South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center, designed by an internationally acclaimed design team that includes Arquitectonica International, Inc. (architects), is a state-of-the-art cultural venue and community-gathering place in the southern part of Miami-Dade County. The Center is an integral part of the economic and cultural development of the area, offering quality artistic programming and community accessibility. For additional information, please call the South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center at 786-573-5316, or the box office at 786-573-5300. Las Meninas can be seen Friday, May 20 and Saturday, May 21 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 22 at 2 p.m. Tickets are only $25, $15 and $10. Purchase tickets online at www.ticketweb.com or one hour before the show at the box office.  The Center is located at 10950 S.W. 211 St., in Cutler Bay (immediately west of the Turnpike).