Destiny of Desire
Karen Zacarias' telenova-tastic comedy!
Destiny of Desire
A wacky good time that you should definitely have.
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Destiny of Desire
Karen Zacarias' telenova-tastic comedy!
Why see Destiny of Desire?
Celebrating the Latin American telenova!
The Latin American telenova provides the basis for this stormingly funny comedy by Karen Zacarias that premiered in 2015 at the Women's Voices Theater Festival in DC. Exploring the themes of race, gender, class politics and dramas that have made the telenova a worldwide cultural phenomenon, Destiny Of Desire is a wickedly dark comedy drama that fans of the genre will love, and will no doubt entice new audiences to the television phenomenon long after the curtain falls.
What is it about?
In a storyline so incredible that it could only really be attributed to a telenova, our story begins on a stormy night in a Mexican hospital, where two baby girls are born to two very different families. One family is rich and successful with a weak, sickly baby; the other is impoverished, but their daughter is strong. However, the rich trophy wife is determined to secure her legacy, and swaps over the two girls, changing their destinies for ever. However, as the girls grow up into two very different women, their paths cross again with dramatic and hilarious results!
Key Information
Audience
Suitable for ages 12+
Run Time
TBC
Dates
Finished Apr 16, 2017
Cast
Esperanza America
Elisa Bocanegra
Eduardo Enrikez
Evelina Fernandez
Fidel Gomez
Castulo Guerra
Ricardo Gutierrez
Ruth Livier
Mauricio Mendoza
Ella Saldana North
Creative
Written by Karen Zacarias
Directed by Jose Luis Valenzuela
Reviews
Customer reviews
2 reviews, average rating: (5.0 Stars)
Patricia
REIR HASTA Q' LLORES
For all who grew up watching novelas con la
familia this play is NOT to be missed. This
farcical on a Latino staple is not only funny,
it's creative way in staging using actors was
entertaining and the sidebar information was
sobering, sad and very current in the times in
which we live. Love it! Going back con mis
hermanas, mis comadres y mis amigiz.
Ms.Zacarias que goooooooolazo! Clever in it's
twists and turns had me ODM (OMG in
English) especially with the ending. The piano
and accordion had me reminiscing for the
fiestas that my Papi had. Was that musica de
Agustin Lara? On my way home cranked up
the playlist con Pedro Infante, Toña la Negra,
and of course Agustin. Gracias a todos! Me la
pase de lo maximo.Go see this play.
Appropriate for a date, bring a friend, but
leave the little ones en la casa. ... Read more
My favorite play ever!
The story line was so very interesting with twists and turns that kept you
guessing what was coming next! Acting was wonderful, voice superb, the
set design and changes were extremely creative, interesting, and artistic.
It was funny in a way that made laugh throughout the play.
I have never seen a play that entertained me so many ways. ... Read more
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