production elements
| CAST: 3 women,
5 men, and the Conjunto, our on-stage
musicians |
| Female |
Male |
| DONA GABRIELA - wife to Leopoldo (Alto) |
EL ESPIRITU DEL TIEMPO - the story's narrative
balladeer (Tenor) |
| CARLOTTA - the Dona's servant (Alto) |
DON LEOPOLDO - (Baritone) |
| PERDITA - Leopoldo and Gabriela's lost child
(Mezzo with Belt) |
DON ARTURO - childhood friend of Leopoldo
(Baritone) |
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GONZALO - Leopoldo's servant (Tenor) |
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RAFAEL - Don Arturo's son (Lyric Baritone)
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MUSIC: The show calls for a conjunto
of musicians who sing and play. The conjunto includes
2 guitars (traditional and vihuela), 2 violins,
bass, harp, trumpet and percussion (marimba, ocarina,
tambores, shakers). The musical score is inspired
by the unique energy and beauty of Mexican folk music,
drawing upon the "Mestizo" tradition, which
combines Native, Spanish, and African influences.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: Minimal
MUSICAL DIFFICULTY: Moderate
SUGGESTED AUDIENCE: Mature
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