Theatre Performance: “The House of Bernarda Alba” By Federico Garcia Lorca
October 28 – October 31
Theatre Performance: “The House of Bernarda Alba” By Federico Garcia Lorca
When: Wednesday, Oct. 28 – Saturday, Oct. 31 at 7 p.m.
Where: Cole Hall Auditorium
Notes: BC Students/Faculty/Staff – Free
Adults – $10, Over-65 and non-BC students $8
(cash or check at the door 30 minutes prior to start)
A masterpiece of modern theatre, The House of Bernarda Alba was written in 1936, just before the start of the Spanish Civil War. The play takes place in a small village in southern Spain following the funeral of Bernarda Alba’s second husband. After the mourners depart, the tyrannical matriarch announces to her five daughters that their period of mourning will last eight years.
Obsessed with family honor, Bernarda rules the household with an iron fist, but all of her daughters secretly harbor a passion for Pepe el Romano, the handsomest man in the village. The eldest daughter is engaged to him, but the arrangement is a financial one, as it is the youngest daughter, Adela, who becomes his lover. When the truth finally breaks through the atmosphere of suppressed desire, jealousy, anger and fear, the consequences are tragic.
“[This] amazing play… can knock the walls down and shake the earth.” – The New York Times
“A riveting new adaptation… The House of Bernarda Alba is one of the strongest and most fascinating theatrical events of the season.” – The Star-Ledger (NJ)
“I am really impressed by this production and as a translator I can say that this is the best translation of Bernarda Alba I’ve ever seen or imagined… it’s just splendid. It awakens all of my professional envy.” – Christopher Maurer, Lorca scholar and translator
Cast:
Carson Cale – Bernarda
Marisol Contreras – Maid
Zander Hall – Martirio
Abigail Knesh – Magdalena
Aurora Landry – Maria Josefa
Patricia Long – Prudencia
Izzy Melvin – Girl/First Woman
Rayllah Mincey – Poncia
Acacia Scott – Beggar Woman/Second Woman
Kayala Stanley – Adela
Gracie Traub – Amelia
Catelyn York – Angustias
Crew:
Director – Scott Cole
Co-Director – Laine Anthony
Assistant Director – Mark Carlson
Set Assistant – Brian Kennedy
Set Design/Technical Design – Shannon Dove
Costume Design – Kathleen Connery
THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service.
www.concordtheatricals.com
Tickets on Sale 30 Minutes prior to Showtime. Cash or Check Only.
If accessibility is needed please contact theatre@bridgewater.edu at least 24 hours in advance.
