Description
Speaking (Last Breath)
Book Summary
This play, produced by the National Dramatic Center, immerses us in the vital despair of two women engaged in a life-or-death duel. The author, Irma Correa, gives voice to those who cry out to be heard, exploring the complexities of human suffering and the struggle for freedom. A text that is not just read, but felt like a scream of resistance against the threat of a man who will force them to choose between the fire and the void.
What is it about?
The play tells the story of two women trapped in a limit situation. As they navigate the threat of a man who is about to arrive, they are forced to face a duel that will take them to the edge of existence. The author, inspired by David Foster Wallace’s words about choosing between the fire and the void, builds a narrative where despair becomes a driver for action. Through their dialogues, the protagonists fight to be heard and understood, revealing the depths of a suffering that often remains hidden from family, friends, and society. It is a text that explores the crucial moment in which a person must decide whether to withdraw or breathe, finding in their farewell their final cry of freedom.
Main Themes
- Human suffering and vital despair.
- The struggle for freedom and resistance against oppression.
- Lack of communication and the need to be heard.
- The duel as a process of confronting one's own existence.
- Gender-based violence and the male threat.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is especially aimed at lovers of contemporary theater and social drama, interested in works that address the complexity of the female condition and the internal struggle for survival. It is also recommended for students and professionals of the performing arts, as well as readers looking for texts with a strong emotional weight and a message of resistance against adversity.
What this book contributes
- An immersive experience into the psychology of two female characters in a limit situation.
- A deep reflection on despair and the choice between giving up or moving forward.
- A work that gives voice to silenced realities, offering a unique perspective on suffering.
- A high-quality theatrical text, performed at the Teatro María Guerrero, that allows the reader to connect with the staging.
- A tool to understand the complexity of human relationships under pressure.
Technical Data
- Author: Correa, Irma
- Publisher: National Institute of Performing Arts and Music
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: THEATER DIRECTION AND PRODUCTION, OTHER PERFORMING ARTS, PLAYS, THEATRICAL TEXTS
- Collection: THEATRICAL WORKS
- Binding: Other
- Publication date: February 2017
- Number of pages: 118
- Weight: 206 g
Editorial Review
Speaking (Last Breath) is a work that transcends simple reading to become a visceral experience. The author manages to capture the internal struggle of her characters with rawness and sensitivity, offering a text that challenges the reader on universal themes such as freedom, pain, and resistance. It is a valuable proposal for those seeking committed and emotionally intense theater, which is not afraid to delve into the darkest areas of the human being to find a glimmer of hope in the last breath.