Description
SMALL CLUSTER OF ABYSSES
Book Summary
Small Cluster of Abysses is a theatrical work that defies the conventions of the autobiographical genre. The author, Cris Blanco, sets out to narrate her childhood, marked by hypersensitivity and the upbringing of three village women, but an unexpected black hole in the theater wall interrupts the story. This metatheatrical twist transforms the piece into a playful and profound reflection on memory, identity, and the very act of creating. The reader finds themselves before a text that plays with expectation, imposture, and the need to tell a story, offering a unique stage experience that combines the tenderness of memories with the irreverence of fiction.
What is it about?
The play is presented as the failed attempt at an autobiographical narrative. The author confesses her desire to talk about her childhood, her hypersensitivity, and how she was raised by three women who, with their love and innocence, defied the norms of the big city. However, the emergence of a black hole in the theatrical space prevents this story from unfolding. This fantastic element forces the author to divert her attention toward pop figures like David Hasselhoff, María Guerrero, and Mari Trini, creating a collage of references that question the authenticity of the account. The play thus moves between the intimate and the absurd, exploring how memories are deformed, interrupted, and mixed with popular culture, offering a sharp commentary on artistic creation and the imposture of the autobiographical.
Main Themes
- Hypersensitivity as a vital and creative experience.
- Memory and its deformation through time and fiction.
- The conflict between rural identity and the demands of urban life.
- Imposture and the impossibility of a genuine autobiography.
- Metatheatricality and playing with the boundaries of stage representation.
- The influence of popular culture (television, music) on the construction of identity.
Who is it recommended for?
This work is aimed at readers and viewers interested in contemporary theater that breaks away from classic narrative structures. It is ideal for those looking for proposals that integrate metatheatrical reflection, absurd humor, and social critique. It will also be attractive to those who appreciate works that question the authenticity of the self and explore memory from a playful and fragmentary perspective.
What this book offers
- A reading experience that challenges expectations about autobiography and fiction.
- An original reflection on how popular culture intertwines with personal memories.
- A text that invites us to rethink the boundaries of theatrical representation and artistic creation.
- An authorial voice that combines the tenderness of childhood memory with the irreverence of contemporary humor.
- A stage proposal that values interruption and chaos as creative drivers.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Blanco, Cris
- Publisher: Instituto Artes Escenicas y Musica
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Plays, theatrical texts
- Collection: Art
- Publication Date: January 2024
- Number of pages: 80
- Weight: 160 g
Editorial Assessment
Small Cluster of Abysses is a theatrical proposal that stands out for its formal boldness and its ability to surprise the reader. Cris Blanco constructs a text that refuses to be a simple autobiographical account, opting for a metatheatrical game that enriches the reading. The work is of particular interest to those looking for theater that reflects on its own mechanisms, without renouncing humor and genuine emotion. It is a brief but dense piece that invites multiple readings and will undoubtedly generate debate among its viewers and readers.