Description
SPARKS
Book Summary
Sparks is a contemporary play written by Fernando Epelde as part of the 2023-2024 Dramatic Residencies program at the Centro Dramático Nacional. The 111-page piece offers a stage proposal that invites the reader to explore the tensions and flashes of the human condition through a theatrical text with a distinct literary character. Published by the Ministry of Culture and Sport, this work is presented in a carefully crafted paperback edition, ideal for theater professionals, drama students, and lovers of modern dramaturgy.
What is it about?
Sparks is a theatrical text that emerged from a creative process supervised by the Centro Dramático Nacional, one of Spain's most relevant performing arts institutions. The work is part of the "Encargos" (Commissions) collection, which gathers pieces written by playwrights in residence. Although the synopsis does not detail the specific plot, the title suggests an exploration of moments of ignition—conflicts that arise from the friction between characters or ideas. The reader will find a work that likely delves into human relationships, emotional outbursts, or the sparks that ignite change, all from a contemporary dramatic perspective. It is a piece that reflects the pulse of current theatrical creation, with a language and structure characteristic of an author in the midst of developing their stage voice.
Main themes
- Contemporary Spanish dramaturgy
- Theatrical creation in residence
- Human conflicts and relational tensions
- Processes of emotional ignition and change
Who is it recommended for?
This work is aimed at readers interested in contemporary theater, especially professionals and students of performing arts, dramaturgy, and stage direction. It will also be of interest to those who follow the output of the Centro Dramático Nacional and wish to discover new voices in the Spanish scene. It is a suitable read for lovers of dramatic literature who are looking for brief, current texts with a fresh look at the human condition.
What this book offers
- Access to a work created within the prestigious Dramatic Residencies program of the Centro Dramático Nacional.
- An example of contemporary dramaturgy that reflects the current trends in Spanish theater.
- Study and analysis material for students and theater professionals interested in supervised creative processes.
- An agile and compact read (111 pages) that allows for a quick immersion into the author's universe.
- An official edition from the Ministry of Culture and Sport, which guarantees the quality and institutional backing of the work.
Technical specifications
- Author: Fernando Epelde
- Publisher: Ministry of Culture and Sport Document
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Plays, theatrical texts
- Collection: Encargos
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: November 2024
- Number of pages: 111
- Weight: 220 g
Editorial assessment
Sparks represents an opportunity to approach emerging Spanish dramaturgy backed by a leading institution. The work, the result of a creative residency process, offers a text that likely reflects the aesthetic and thematic concerns of a new generation of playwrights. For the reader interested in contemporary theater, this piece serves as a testament to the work being developed within the Centro Dramático Nacional, an added value for those who follow the evolution of the current Spanish scene.