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Spotlight on Contemporary Spanish Theater 2021

The Glass Ceiling

Laura Rubio Galletero

Playwright

Galletero is an example of today’s effervescent Catalan theater scene. Since 2008, many of her most notable texts have premiered in fringe theaters in Madrid.

The Glass Ceiling centers on two 20th century American poets, Sylvia Plath and Anne Sexton, and their complicated relationship with one another as well as with their artistic craft.

Dark Stone

Alberto Conejero

Playwright

Alberto Conejero is the winner of Spain’s 2019 National Theater Award.

Dark Stone evokes the specter of Federico Garcia Lorca, Spain’s most renown 20th century poet and playwright who was murdered at the outbreak of Spain’s Civil War (1936-39). Set in a Nationalist prison, two young men from different social classes and opposing sides of the Civil War.

See You in Heaven… Or, Maybe Not

Diana M de Paco Serrano

Playwright

Diana de Paco Serrano is a scholar of classical Greek and teaches at the University of Murcia.

See You in Heaven…Or, Maybe Not is set in the disturbing and claustrophobic space of a forensic morgue. The play’s fragmented plot and dialogue darts among the lives of four women from different walks of life who are victims of domestic violence.

Darwin’s Tortoise

Juan Mayorga

Playwright

Internationally acclaimed, Mayorga stands out as one of Spain’s most frequently staged, and studied contemporary dramatists.

Darwin’s Tortoise offers a satirical reading of modern history through the perspective of the biologist’s now ancient tortoise, Harriet. Her interpretation of humanity’s evolutionary involution and moral bankruptcy sparks an alternative perspective on the notion of “progress.”

Scarred by the Wind

Juan Carlos Rubio

Playwright

Rubio is a multifaceted and internationally recognized playwright and director. He has written dozens of plays and received many literary prizes.

Scarred by the Wind centers on the unlikely encounter between two men defined by loneliness and an unfulfilled yearning to love. The playwright debunks today’s romantic myths and stereotypes surrounding love.

About this project

Spanish theater is a reflection of the land where it is created: culturally rich, and diverse. Rooted in a strong tradition of theater coming from the XVI century, contemporary Spanish theater is a blend of voices and styles exploring the issues of our time.

The second edition of this series presents excerpts of works in a virtual format by contemporary Spanish playwrights with U.S. directors.

All digital projects 18

Spanish Cinema Now + 2024: Cultural journalist, film critic and professor Josep Lambies provides commentary on a selection of films from “Spanish Cinema Now + 2024.”

Talking sites: “Talking sites: Spain in New York” is a gallery of spots devoted to places that are related to the culture and history of Spain in New York City.

Highlighting Spanish Women in Science: Discover some of the incredible Spanish women scientists working in the U.S. on the occasion of Women’s History Month.

SPAIN arts & culture: 10th Anniversary: 2021 marks the 10th Anniversary of SPAIN arts & culture, and we have prepared a very special publication to celebrate the best of our decade, inviting old friends to join us and highlighting some of the programs that still resonate with us.

Illustrating Spain in the US: Commissioned by the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain and curated by award-winning writer Ana Merino, “Illustrating Spain in the US” unites comic creators and scholars in a joint artistic effort to deepen into the Spanish presence in this country.

REFLECTOR: “REFLECTOR” is a series of electronic music that builds bridges between Spanish and American musicians. Each of the three chapters presents a double music session by a DJ from Spain and another from the U.S.

Cafés transatlánticos: “Cafés transatlánticos” is a new series of virtual talks between Spanish and U.S. creators, artists and different agents working in the cultural sector.

Spain Writes, America Reads: Virtual Presentations: This virtual series of author talks introduces recently translated books from Spain to U.S. audiences.

Spotlight on Contemporary Spanish Theater 2021: Contemporary Spanish theater is a blend of voices and styles exploring the issues of our time. The second edition of this series presents excerpts of works in a virtual format by contemporary Spanish playwrights with U.S. directors.

Spanish artists in New York: Renowned and emerging Spanish artists living in New York share their views of the city during the pandemic.

European Holiday Cookbook: With the European Holiday Cookbook, the Embassy of Spain joins its E.U. partners in bringing some European flavor to your table for this winter holiday season.

Shelter – Artist-in-Residence: “Shelter” is a new virtual choreography residence designed to create new work and foster artistic dialog between Spanish and American dancers and choreographers.

#This Is Not A Music Break: “#ThisIsNotAMusicBreak” is a series of multidisciplinary music videos created from collaborations between Spanish artists and artists from Germany, Belgium, Portugal, Japan and the United States.

Un café con…: “Un café con…” is a series of virtual talks with the Ambassador of Spain, Santiago Cabanas, and Spanish influencers living in the U.S.

World Book Day: Contemporary Readings from Spain: In this online celebration of “World Book Day,” a selection of contemporary Spanish authors read samples of their own works from their homes.

Spanish culture from home: During the stay-home order, more than ever, we celebrate and share the best of Spanish culture with you.

14 days / 14 artists: For a period of 14 days –from March 23 to April 5, 2020– 14 Spanish artists transformed the confinement caused by the Coronavirus into creative material.

14 days / 14 artists: young creators: In this second edition of “14 days / 14 artists,” emerging artists from Spain will transform the confinement caused by the Coronavirus into creative material.