Muse of Lorca, Margarita Xirgu went into exile in Uruguay during the Spanish dictatorship, where she left a profound mark as both an actress and a teacher. In 1949, she directed La Celestina at the Teatro Solís, also taking on the leading role. Fernando de Rojas’s play, written at the end of the 15th century, anticipates modernity by addressing timeless and complex themes such as female desire.

In Tras Ellas, Celestina and Xirgu converse across the centuries through words and music. The play reflects on the role of women in spaces of power and representation.

Written and directed by Paula Rodríguez. An EMAD production premiered at Festival Internacional De Arets Escénicas, Uruguay (2025)

A medium-to-large-scale production at the 200-seat INAE, Montevideo, featuring a cast of seven and a creative team of six, including an assitant and movement directors, a composer, lighting, costume, and set designers. The piece combined live music and soundscapes, with atmospheric lighting and haze.