Description
The Mountain Girl from La Vera
Book Summary
This publication offers the complete text and stage production notes for "The Mountain Girl from La Vera" ("La serrana de la Vera"), a key work by Golden Age playwright Luis Vélez de Guevara. The reader will find an edition that documents the production staged by the Classical Theatre Company at the Teatro Pavón in Madrid, combining the study of the original text with contemporary theatrical practice. It is an essential tool for understanding the relevance of a classic and its adaptation to today's stages.
What is it about?
The play tells the story of a woman who, after being wronged by a man, retreats to the mountains of La Vera to live as a bandit, challenging the social and gender conventions of her time. This volume not only reproduces Vélez de Guevara's text but also includes an analysis of the production process, as well as the directorial and production decisions that brought the performance at the Teatro Pavón to life. It serves as a case study on how to approach a classic text from a modern perspective, offering a comprehensive vision that encompasses everything from literary analysis to the practical realization of the show.
Main themes
- Critical and annotated edition of a classic Golden Age text.
- Theatrical direction and production process applied to a historical play.
- Documentation of the Classical Theatre Company's stage production.
- Adaptation of classic texts for the contemporary stage.
- Analysis of the female figure and social transgression in Baroque theater.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at students and professionals in the performing arts, especially those interested in directing, theater production, and dramaturgy. It is also of great use to researchers and teachers of Spanish Golden Age literature, as well as to actors and directors looking for references on how to approach the staging of classic texts. Furthermore, it will be valuable to theater enthusiasts who wish to learn about the creative process behind a professional production.
What this book provides
- Access to a classic theatrical text supported by a documented real-world production.
- Detailed understanding of the production process, from reading the text to the final performance.
- Practical example of how a directing and production team addresses the challenges of a classic.
- Reference material for the study of the work of Luis Vélez de Guevara and its current relevance.
- An integrative perspective that unites literary theory with stage practice.
Technical specifications
- Author: Vélez de Guevara, Luis
- Publisher: National Institute of Performing Arts and Music
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Theater direction and production, plays, theatrical texts
- Collection: Pte. Collection
- Binding: Other
- Publication date: January 2004
- Number of pages: 96
- Weight: 300 g
Editorial review
This edition stands out for its practical and documentary approach, offering not only the literary text but also a record of its stage production. It is a valuable resource for those seeking to understand the relationship between a classic text and its contemporary interpretation, providing a working model that can serve as inspiration for future productions. Its utility lies in bridging the gap between academic research and professional theater practice.