House of Desires

House of Desires

House of Desires

Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, Catherine Boyle

House of Desires

House of Desires

Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, Catherine Boyle

Overview

Don Pedro loves Dona Leonor who loves Don Carlos, who is desired by Dona Ana but betrothed to Don Juan äó_ This 17th-century romantic farce is a wild tale of confusion and mistaken identities complete with wily servants and groping suitors. House of Desires examines the idea of free will for women at a time when a woman's role was subject to a strict moral code. Written by one of the few female playwrights of the age, a poet, nun and major baroque literary figure of Mexico.

Cautions

  • Caution Mild Adult Mild Adult Themes

Details

  • Genre: Farce, Period, Romantic Comedy
  • Time Period: 17th Century
  • Cast Attributes: Role(s) for Latine Actor(s), Flexible Cast Size, Multicultural Casting, Strong Role for Leading Man (Star Vehicle), Strong Role for Leading Woman (Star Vehicle)
  • Target Audience: Appropriate for All Audiences

Authors

Author

Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz

Author

Catherine Boyle