‘Paraíso’, a manufacturing by Teatro UNAM, reinterprets the parable of Philoctetes

The Greek delusion of Philoctetes involves life on stage with Teatro UNAM, an establishment that took up the textual content of the playwright, lyricist and singer Kae Tempest (Westminster, 1985). On this reinterpretation, the spectators can discover a future wherein gender classes dissolve.

Beneath the path of Enrique Singer and with the stellar efficiency of the primary actress Julieta Egurrola, the staging Paradise Will probably be introduced on weekends in June, in addition to from July 26 to August 17 on the Juan Ruiz de Alarcón Theater of the College Cultural Heart of the very best home of research.

It’s a very dangerous, purposeful work, in opposition to violence, militarism and in favor of a way more inclusive and tolerant society, so it appeared very applicable to place it on presently.defined Enrique Singer (Mexico Metropolis, 1958) in an interview with The Day.

“In Sophocles’ authentic story, he ponders struggle in a macho world. Tempest’s model, however, is way more up to date as a result of it introduces a number of important modifications, such because the refrain of troopers, which right here turns into a gaggle of ladies residing on an island with out males.

These sorts of particulars are what, for me, make the montage extra related. At this second, essential issues are taking place to us: the environment is altering its polarity in direction of a extra female, extra clever one in varied issues; whereas an argument in opposition to struggle prevails, we understand that it isn’t going wherever.

The plot offers with the lifetime of Philoctetes, a warrior who possesses a magic bow given to him by Hercules, who’s deserted by his struggle companions on a desolate island resulting from a critical leg harm that stops him from persevering with to struggle.

Ten years later, when he finds himself at an obstacle in battle, Odysseus decides to return for it and recuperate the bow, however understanding that Philoctetes is not going to settle for, he makes use of the younger soldier Neoptolemus, son of Achilles, to persuade him. Nonetheless, the suspicion that his outdated enemy is behind this mission awakens in Philoctetes the need for revenge.

The forged consists of Julieta Egurrola, a number one actress of the Nationwide Theatre Firm; Luis Miguel Lombana, Gabriela Núñez, Georgina Tábora, Lucio Giménez Cacho Goded, Nikhol Dahuach, Yessica Borroto, Alejandra Torreblanca, Priscila Rosado and Sandra Cecilia.

The famend theater director Martín Acosta was accountable for the scenography, whereas the costumes are by Estela Fagoaga, the scenic motion by Erika Méndez, the music by Pedro de Tavira, the multimedia design by Miriam Romero and the interpretation of the textual content is by Alejandra Torreblanca .

With greater than 4 many years of inventive profession, Enrique Singer identified that the selection of Julieta Egurrola to play Philoctetes underlines the premise that the character has been feminized after being deserted on the island.

“The warrior has misplaced testosterone, however on the identical time additionally the desire to struggle, so he establishes new bonds. As if it have been a metaphor, I used to be focused on placing ahead my imaginative and prescient of the long run: a society wherein being a girl or a person turns into irrelevant.

“So the gender of Philoctetes is already ambiguous, however I consider that after his decline he won’t ever regain his masculinity; It’s on a unique aircraft. That is why I selected to have him performed by an actress of Julieta Egurrola’s stature. Her presence on stage is highly effective.

“I would really like the viewers to think about an atmosphere wherein tolerance prevails, however above all, acceptance regardless of variations with others. In the long run, what all of us lengthy for is a a lot happier, more healthy and extra clever society.”

We aren’t presenting a simple work; there are numerous metaphors used, it’s vital, however with a dose of enjoyable. Personally, I agree with the plot concerning the feminine world being a door that opens for us to entry completely different types of relationship. I’m positive that’s so.Singer concluded.

Paradise The play will probably be carried out at the moment, tomorrow and Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 6 p.m. on the Juan Ruiz de Alarcón Theater on the CCU (Insurgentes Sur Avenue 3000). The second sequence of performances will probably be from July 26 to August 17 (on the times and occasions talked about).

The price of tickets is 150 pesos, with a 50 % low cost for college students, lecturers and alumni of the Nationwide Autonomous College of Mexico, in addition to seniors with an Inapam credential. The work is advisable for ages 12 and up.