Life is a Dream, by Calderón de la Barca told by its female protagonist, Rosaura.
'Rosaura' is a contemporary adaptation of the play 'Life is a Dream' by Calderón de la Barca. The piece aims to promote and encourage Spanish culture through a new feminist and vibrant interpretation of the Spanish Golden Age Classic.
Written, directed and performed by Paula Rodríguez and Sandra Arpa, Teatro Inverso. Premiered at Corral de Comedias de Alcalá de Henares (2015).
“The dramaturgy of the piece finds a balance between Calderon’s words and our own writing. We use 'Storytelling' as a powerful medium that enables us to capture the essence of this classical text. Inspired by Calderón’s masterpiece, the production tells the story from Rosaura’s perspective, portraying her as a force of change challenging destiny and societal limits. Combining contemporary dance-inspired physical work with storytelling, the piece uses poetic interpretation to connect timeless theatrical traditions with the political and social realities of today.”
Paula Rodríguez
A medium-to-large scale production at the 300-seat City Lit Theatre, London, featuring a cast of two and a creative team of seven, including a composer, lighting and costume designers, a movement director, and a fight coordinator. The piece combined live music and soundscapes with atmospheric lighting and effects such as haze and smoke.
Directed, adapted, and performed by Paula Rodriguez and Sandra Arpa; Lighting Design: Iván Martín, Teatro Inverso; Sound Design: Rob Hart; Nuria Alkorta (Spanish Golden Age Theatre and Verse), Stephe Harrop (Storytelling), Will Hudson (Translation), Diana Bernedo (Movement).Production: Teatro Inverso.