"La casa de Bernarda Alba": Dates, Tickets, and Details of a Play Marked by Love, Mourning, Secrets, and Repression

Federico García Lorca's renowned drama, "La casa de Bernarda Alba," is being staged, offering a stark portrayal of oppression, the yearning for freedom, and the devastating consequences of confinement. The play, presented by Luis Román and Thriambos Producciones, delves into a family's intense grief and control following the death of Bernarda Alba's second husband.

Bernarda Alba enforces an oppressive, eight-year period of mourning for her daughters, isolating them within their home and forbidding any social interaction. This suffocating atmosphere, charged with repressed desire and hidden secrets, is disrupted when Angustias, the eldest daughter from Bernarda's first marriage, inherits a substantial fortune. This inheritance attracts a suitor, Pepe el Romano, whose presence ignites a dangerous love triangle.

The conflict escalates as Pepe el Romano becomes involved with Adela, the youngest daughter, who is determined to become his mistress. The forbidden love leads to desperation and ultimately tragedy. When Bernarda Alba discovers the affair, she attempts to exact revenge by shooting Pepe el Romano. Believing her lover is dead, Adela tragically takes her own life, unaware that Pepe has escaped, deepening the family's despair.

The production promises to immerse audiences in one of the 20th century's most compelling dramas. Performances are scheduled for Saturdays, June 6 and 13, at 8 p.m. at Teatro Thriambos, located in Centro Comercial Unicentro, zone 10, Guatemala City. Tickets are priced at Q125 and can be purchased through the provided link.