GENTE DE TEATRO brings back MADENUSA by Argentinean playwright Claudia Soroka

In its 24th season, Gente de Teatro brings back Madenusa by Argentine playwright and Houston resident Claudia Soroka.

While serving as a mirror of Fernández Tiscornia’s “Made in Lanús” (“Made in Argentina”) presented to the public in 2011, Soroka’s play also underscores one of the multiple facets of the immigrant community.

In an attempt to restart a life that had been interrupted, this time Mabel and Osvaldo, long-time residents of the USA, have invited “la Yoli” and “el Negro”* to come from Argentina for a visit. What happens when the world one left behind is suddenly back?

With dexterity and a sensitivity honed by life itself, Soroka has created an amusing piece, fresh and engaging, highlighting the experience of the immigrant and delving into the intricacies of adjusting to a different culture. The play evokes time and time again the dilemma of those who left as well as the impact of their decision on the ones who stayed behind.  An invitation to reflect and rejoice while remembering past choices and celebrating the freedom to make them.

ALL PERFORMACES ARE IN SPANISH.  A Q&A session with playwright Claudia Soroka will follow Saturday’s performance.

Madenusa, directed by Marcela Salas, features Gente de Teatro members Esteban Gago as Negro*, Ana Ilvento Scuseria as Mabel, Claudia Soroka as Yoli and Jorge Zambra as Osvaldo.

Gente de Teatro relies on the generous support of the Consulate General of Argentina in Houston, Casa Argentina de Houston, the Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston, 3W Digital & Escalada USA.

*Commonly used Argentine term of endearment

Gente de Teatro (GdT), a non-profit organization founded in 1995, is committed to promoting Latin American and Spanish culture through the work of renowned playwrights from Latin America & Spain as well as other acclaimed international authors.