“An Hour of Tranquility”: The comedy that arrives at the Manuel Rueda Hall under the direction of Pepe Sierra
Renowned actor and director Pepe Sierra takes on the challenge of bringing “A Bit of Peace and Quiet” (Una Hora de Tranquilidad) to the stage, a brilliant comedy by French playwright Florian Zeller. This theatrical production, produced by Bougroup, promises to become a necessary escape for the Dominican public, combining humor with reflections on everyday life.
The plot centers on Miguel, a man who longs to enjoy a newly acquired jazz record. However, his quest for peace is thwarted by a series of unexpected interruptions and conflicts that turn his goal into a fun, tangled chaos.
A reflection of everyday life
For Pepe Sierra, the essence of the work lies in the human struggle to maintain control. The director emphasizes that the production seeks for the spectator to identify with the situations and be able to laugh at the complications that arise when plans do not go as we expect.
This is a piece to have fun and laugh at how we try to have control over things and often cannot. That is the goal of this play.
Pepe Sierra, director of the piece.Sierra highlights that, as an artist, her greatest satisfaction is ensuring that the audience finds in the theater a refuge from daily worries, offering an entertaining and liberating experience.
Top-tier talent and staging details
This project marks Bougroup’s second foray into theater, following the resounding success of their previous production, “La Verdad”. The cast in charge of bringing this story to life is composed of prominent figures of Dominican art:
- José Guillermo Cortines
- Nashla Bogaert
- David Maler
- Vicente Santos
- Graciella Dietsch
- Yasser Michelén
The performances of “Una Hora de Tranquilidad” will take place on September 18, 19, 25, and 26 at the Manuel Rueda Hall, located at the School of Fine Arts. The shows are scheduled for 8:30 at night and tickets are now available for the public interested in enjoying this theatrical proposal.
