la Casa de Bernarda Alba

Warren on Nov 28th 2011

If you’re tired of the mannered, understated, ironic performances that are so prevalent on the stage theses days, Teatro Circulo has something  different to offer. This East Village Latino theater presents an energetic and raw performance of one of Frederico Garcia Lorca’s greatest plays. La Casa de Bernarda Alba is Shakespearian in its tragic scope. It’s kind of a female, Spanish King Lear. It is presented in Spanish with English super titles. Yes, the play is great, but the actor’s in this performance are remarkable: energetic, honest, and heart-felt. The Puerto Rican diva Lydia Echevarria is remarkable as Bernarda. And Maria Eugenia Mercado is a good match for her as Poncia. Every member of this all female ensemble cast deserves applause, including Isabel Arraiza as the long-suffering Adela.

 

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2 Responses to “la Casa de Bernarda Alba”

  1. # Teena Pieon 30 Nov 2011 at 10:56 am

    I want to watch this play because I’m so intrigued by it! Plus, I’m really hoping for a movie version of La Casa de Bernarda Alba!

  2. # Annaon 04 Dec 2011 at 1:28 am

    It looks great, I haven’t seen the play but I can tell you I will check out for sure. I’m a big fan of the theater. I disagree with the commenter above as many plays that turn to movies don’t do very well.