Description
THE PARADISE SCREEN
Book Summary
In this work, the reader will find a contemporary theatrical text that explores the boundaries between reality and fiction through the metaphor of a folding screen. The play, written by Mar Gómez Glez within the prestigious Dramatic Residencies program of the National Dramatic Center, offers a profound reflection on the construction of identity and the perception of the world. The work's primary value lies in its ability to question the borders that separate the public from the private, inviting the spectator or reader on an introspective and poetic journey.
What is it about?
The Paradise Screen is a theatrical piece that uses the object of the folding screen as a central element to investigate the fragmented nature of human experience. The play develops from the idea that a folding screen not only separates physical spaces but also acts as a device that conceals and reveals, creating parallel realities. Through her characters, the author explores how people construct their own versions of heaven and hell, and how the boundaries between both can be as thin as the fabric of a screen. The plot unfolds in a hall of mirrors where what is seen and what is hidden are intertwined, offering a theatrical experience that challenges traditional narrative conventions.
Main Themes
- The construction of identity through fragmentation and concealment.
- The duality between the public and the private, the visible and the invisible.
- The perception of reality and fiction as interchangeable planes.
- Heaven and hell as metaphors for the human experience and its contradictions.
- Theater as a space for reflection on the limits of representation.
Who is it recommended for?
This work is especially recommended for readers and viewers interested in contemporary theater and experimental dramaturgy. It is ideal for drama students, theater professionals, cultural critics, and anyone looking for a stage proposal that combines poetry, philosophical reflection, and a critical look at the human condition. It will also be attractive to those who value literature that defies conventional narrative structures and invites an active and participatory reading.
What this book offers
- A theatrical reading experience that stimulates imagination and personal reflection.
- A contemporary and original vision on universal themes such as identity and perception.
- The opportunity to learn about a work created within the framework of a reference artistic residency program in Spain.
- A text that invites reinterpretation and performance, offering multiple layers of meaning.
- A valuable tool for analysis and discussion in academic or theatrical creation contexts.
Technical Data
- Author: Gomez Glez, Mar
- Publisher: Ministry of Culture and Sport Document
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Plays, theatrical texts
- Collection: Commissions
- Edition Date: November 2024
- Number of pages: 94
- Weight: 195 g
Editorial Assessment
This is a theatrical proposal of high interest for specialized audiences, endorsed by its origin in the Dramatic Residencies program of the National Dramatic Center. The author, Mar Gómez Glez, demonstrates a great ability to create a work that, starting from an everyday object, constructs a complex and evocative symbolic universe. Its brevity (94 pages) makes it an accessible read, but its thematic density makes it recommendable for those seeking a text that invites reflection and analysis. It is a work that will undoubtedly enrich the library of any lover of contemporary theater.