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EXCLUSIVE: Repertorio Español to Present Golden Age Plays by Female Authors

The readings will take place throughout November.

Editorial Staff
New York City
Zulema Clares, Maria Cotto, and Soraya Padrao star in Valor, Agravio y Mujer, directed by Leyma Lopez for Repertorio Español.
Zulema Clares, Maria Cotto, and Soraya Padrao star in Valor, Agravio y Mujer, directed by Leyma Lopez for Repertorio Español.
(© Michael Palma Mir)

Repertorio Español will offer a series of readings of plays by 17th century female Spanish playwrights as part of its premiere of Ana Caro's 375-year-old play Valor, Agravio y Mujer.

Director Leyma López will stage readings of the following: El Conde Partinuples by Ana Caro Mallen de Soto (November 7); La Fermeza En El Ausencia by Leonor de la Cueva y Silva (November 14); Golden Era short plays by Sor Marcela de San Felix (November 21); Buena Amante y Buen Amigo by Isabel Maria Moron (November 28); and La Tracion En La Amistad by Maria de Zayas y Sotomayor (December 6). Admission to the readings is free.

Valor, Agravio y Mujer begins preview performances October 27, with opening night set for November 1. It joins the company's rotating repertory until May 10.

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