The magicclassical music, dancesinging and theater are combined in the show “Dream of a summer night”, which takes the stage under the production and choreography by the experienced teacher and dancer Alina Abreu.
The piece is presented on December 6, 7 and 8 in the Sala Carlos Piantini of the National theater Eduardo Brito, Friday and Saturday at 8:30 pm and Sunday at 6:30 pm.
“Dream of a summer night”, inspired by the classic work of William Shakespearehas a co-production by César Suárez Pizano; live musical accompaniment, during the three nights, with a orchestra symphony composed of 54 musicians, directed by Junior Basurto Lomba; a lyrical choir led by soprano and soloist Paola González and more than 100 artists on stage, which guarantees a first-class experience.
- Abreu, who 24 years ago produced this show of balletmade the decision to bring this production back to the stage, on which he has been working for two years in its pre production.
He show has a scenography from the expert Fidel López, the locker room from the experienced Magalys Rodríguez, who has been in the profession for more than 60 years and the theatrical direction of the young and professional actress Paula Ferry.
Dancers
A body of skilled dancers, among the main ones: Demi Issa, Solieh Samudio, Eliosmayquer Orozco, Ednis Mallol, Pedro Pablo Martínez, JJ SanchezCamila Hernández, Grace Batista, María Múñoz and Carmen Amelia Arredondo.
Alina is accompanied by a equipment of teachers professionals of the dancewho have worked for months on the assembly of this staging; Zenaida Terrero, Roberto López, Allison García and Emely Ruiz.
- He show is a production integral that exposes the dance and theater, and was chosen by Abreu because he understood that the world, at this time, needs magic and love to soothe hearts after experiencing difficult times around the world.
“When selecting this showI always study what historical moment we are in, and this has a lot to do with it, because it is a balletwhich we know will resonate with the public, in my case it is not a ballet just because. It’s because it’s magical and I feel that the population needs some magicthat gives you joy, feeds you and fills your soul,” Abreu said in a press release.
This adaptation in ballet arrives transformed into a forest delighted of Greece, in a setting where even mortals and mythological beings cross their destinies under the influence of a magical flower.
On this magical night, the characters They experience erratic loves, spells and mischief that reflect the duality between the worlds of reality and reality. fancy.
Tickets are available at CCN Servicios, Uepa Tickets, Supermercados Nacional and Jumbo. Prices: Platea RD$2,795 and Balcony RD$2,240.
History
He ballet is inspired by the play written by William Shakespeare in 1595, where three main plots are intertwined: the dispute between the king and queen of the fairies, Oberon and Titania; the love complications of two human couples; and the entertainment provided by a group of amateur actors, from the court of Theseus and Hippolyta.
The heart of the history lies in the enchantment and chaos produced by the use of a magical flower, which makes the characters They fall in love with the first person they see when they wake up.
This comedy written at the end of the century XVI It corresponds to the same period in which the playwright published Romeo and Juliet.
Synopsis
The history It begins in Athens, where Duke Theseus is preparing for his wedding to Hippolyta. Hermia is in love with Lysander, but her father, Aegeus, wants her to marry Demetrius, who also loves Hermia. Helena, Hermia’s friend, is in love with Demetrius, but he ignores her. Hermia and Lysander decide to flee to the forest to escape the impositions of Aegeus, followed by Demetrius and Helena.
- In it forestis found Oberonthe king of the fairies, and Titania, his queen, who are in conflict over the possession of a page, inherited from their mother.
Oberon He decides to use a magic potion from the flower of enchantment to make Titania fall in love with whoever she sees when she wakes up, as revenge for the dispute they have. At the same time, Oberon order to puckhis servant, to help Helena by making Demetrius fall in love with her. However, puck He gets confused and applies the potion to Lysander instead of Demetrius.
Lysander falls in love with Helena, leaving Hermia bewildered. Meanwhile, puck He transforms Bottom, one of the actors, into a donkey, and Titania, under the spell, falls in love with him. All the characters They become trapped in a web of love confusion.
Oberon realizes the problems caused by puck and decides to correct his mistakes. He frees Titania from the spell and also makes Demetrius fall in love with Helena. Finally, all conflicts lovers are resolved.
