“This maiden is bait on the hook, meat set out for the vultures, and those who come will pay dearly for their share”
Following its première at the Teatro de la Comedia, Celestina returns to Madrid, to its home, to the theatre where the production was originally conceived.
Juan Goytisolo believes that this was the first text of its age that was written without the protective arch of divinity. The only laws that govern this universe are the power of money and the sovereignty of sexual pleasure.
This play weaves a plot in which customs, relationships and feelings are equally important to all, irrespective of their social status. It is an urban intrigue in which tensions and interests are entwined around the public and private spheres, both of which are characterised by a concern for “purity of blood” and the persecution of Spain’s Jews, without which it is impossible to fully understand Rojas’ writings and life.
“A work of precious intricacy” (El Mundo), “an acting tour de force” (El País).
Marta Belmonte - Melibea
Diana Bernedo - Lucrecia
Miguel Cubero - Pármeno
Palmira Ferrer - Alisa
José Luis Gómez - Celestina
Chete Lera - Pleberio
Nerea Moreno - Areúsa
Inma Nieto - Elicia
Raúl Prieto - Calisto
José Luis Torrijo - Sempronio
Dirección - José Luis Gómez
Adecuación para la escena José Luis Gómez y Brenda Escobedo
Ayudantes de dirección Andrea Delicado y Lino Ferreira
Espacio escénico José Luis Gómez y Alejandro Andújar
Ayudante de escenografía Silvia de Martaç
Vestuario Alejandro Andújar y Carmen Mancebo
Caracterización Lupe Montero y Sara Álvarez
Iluminación Juan Gómez-Cornejo
Música Eduardo Aguirre de Cárcer
Espacio sonoro Javier Almela y Eduardo Aguirre de Cárcer
Fondos de sonido sobre trabajo de campo de José María Sicilia
Fotografía Sergio Parra
Con la colaboración especial de Teresa Nieto
Realizaciones
Escenografía Grupo MAQ, HOAC, Pascualin y equipo de La Abadía
Vestuario María Calderón, Ángel Domingo y equipo de La Abadía
Utilería Siete Burbujas, Ricardo Vergne y equipo de La Abadía
Posticería Lupe Montero
Agradecimientos
Juan Goytisolo, José María Sicilia, Honorio Velasco, Vicente Fuentes, Sol Garre, Carlota Ferrer, Rosario Ruiz Rodgers y Michael Stubblefield
