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Agustín Núñez discusses new intimate play 'Orquídeas para un hombre solo'
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Agustín Núñez discusses new intimate play 'Orquídeas para un hombre solo'

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Director and playwright Agustín Núñez presents his new intimate theatrical work, "Orquídeas para un hombre solo," starting August 21 at Espacio E.
  • The play, developed over several years, explores human relationships, drawing inspiration from psychoanalyst Igor Caruso and author D.H. Lawrence.
  • "Orquídeas para un hombre solo" features actors Joaquín Díaz Sacco and David Vázquez and is supported by the National Secretariat of Culture.

Director and playwright Agustín Núñez is set to premiere his latest intimate theatrical production, "Orquídeas para un hombre solo," starting August 21 at Espacio E. Núñez described the play as the culmination of years of work, during which he gathered material and drew inspiration from various sources.

I was always collecting material, reading. I turned to Igor Caruso, a Russian psychoanalyst, for example, who has a study on human relationships called 'The Separation of Lovers.'

— Agustín NúñezNúñez explained his research process for the play, citing psychoanalyst Igor Caruso.

"I was always collecting material, reading. I turned to Igor Caruso, a Russian psychoanalyst, for example, who has a study on human relationships called 'The Separation of Lovers,'" Núñez explained. He also referenced the work of D. H. Lawrence, whom he called "a banned author with very important novels," and films related to the play's themes.

a banned author with very important novels

— Agustín NúñezNúñez described D.H. Lawrence as an influential author for his work.

The play centers on an art professor and a graphic designer, both of whom "work with images, both work with creativity and expression," Núñez detailed. He noted that the creative process involved extensive research, including studying references to Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and classical Greek and Roman sculptures. "This work we have been rehearsing since January," he added, contrasting it with the rapid production common today.

Both work with images, both work with creativity and expression.

— Agustín NúñezNúñez described the professions of the play's main characters.

"Orquídeas para un hombre solo" will be performed by Joaquín Díaz Sacco and David Vázquez. Núñez described the production as a significant personal investment, "a project where we risk soul, heart, and life." The play receives support from the National Secretariat of Culture through the Funds for Culture. Núñez also highlighted the complex acting demands, including singing, dancing, and elements of Greco-Roman wrestling, noting the play's unique rhythm and its aim to shed light on older individuals who are sometimes excluded or ignored by society.

This work we have been rehearsing since January.

— Agustín NúñezNúñez highlighted the extensive rehearsal period for the play.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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