Live !!! ~ "YERMA" @ EASTLINE THEATER ~ LINDENHURST
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"Yerma" is a tragic play that explores the intense emotional struggle of a woman in rural Spain who is desperate for motherhood, ultimately leading her to tragic consequences.
### Overview
"Yerma," written by Federico García Lorca in 1934, is part of his "Rural Trilogy" and is set in a traditional Spanish village. The play centers around Yerma, a woman who is unable to conceive a child, which becomes an obsession that drives her to despair and ultimately to a horrific act. The title "Yerma" translates to "barren," reflecting her deep longing for motherhood and the societal pressures surrounding it.
### Plot Summary
Yerma is married to Juan, who is indifferent to her desire for children. As the play unfolds, Yerma's desperation grows, and she becomes increasingly frustrated with her childlessness. She observes her friends and neighbors caring for their children, which intensifies her feelings of inadequacy and isolation. Throughout the play, she grapples with societal expectations that define a woman's worth by her ability to bear children.
Yerma's interactions with other characters, such as her friend María, who is pregnant, and Víctor, who represents a potential romantic interest, highlight her internal conflict. Despite her beauty and spirit, Yerma feels trapped in a loveless marriage and is haunted by the fear that her life will remain unfulfilled. The chorus of women in the play serves to emphasize the societal norms and pressures placed upon her, creating a sense of collective judgment and surveillance.
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$27.10 w/ service fee
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I'VE HAVE BEEN TO THIS THEATER TO SEE YENTL AND A COUPLE OF OTHER PLAYS, THEY WERE AMAZING!!!!
IT IS OPEN SEATING. THE THEATER IS VERY SMALL BUT WAS PERFECT FOR THEIR SHOWS!!!!!