Traficantes de pasión en Akuara Teatro
November 2, 2011
Yvonne Lopez Arenal -director of Miami’s theater group Akuara
Teatro- is also the author of ‘Traficantes de pasión’ (Passion Dealers),
a play based on ‘Dangerous Liaisons’ by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos and
‘Quartet’ by Heiner Müller (considered by many to be the most important
German dramatist of 20th century after Bertolt Brecht.)
It’s amazing to see the way she has combined on stage the charm of
the 18th century, taken from Chordelos’ drama, with the postmodern
influence of Müller, although the characters never refer to a particular
point in time. The play is an absolute feast for the eyes thanks to the
plastic movements of the actors –Yvonne Lopez Arenal, Carlos Alberto
Perez, and Joan Vega– and the scenery and costumes by Alba Borrego. Each
actor takes on different roles and the transitions from one to another
give the performances a sense of playfulness, thanks to the use of
ornate original masks.
Further adding to the great chemistry on stage is the interaction
between Lopez Arenal and Perez as the evil Isabel and her ex-lover
Sebastian. Both are professional and convincing as the intriguing couple
seeking for revenge in a story full of perversion and love-hate
relationships. Joan Vega supports them successfully as the thread
holding it all together from start to finish of the show.
The premiere was in October due to the play taking place on Halloween
night, but ‘Traficantes de pasión’ will be on stage until November 26th
in Akuara Teatro, located at 4599 SW 75th Ave. If you haven’t seen it
yet you still can reserve your seats by calling 786-853-1283 or by Email-akuarateatro@gmail.com Performances are Friday and Saturday at 8:30 P.M. Tickets cost $20.
http://www.examiner.com/review/traficantes-de-pasi-n-perversion-and-love-hate-relationships-akuara-teatro
