Perdida Mente: Cecilia García stars in a moving theatrical journey about memory
The prestigious actress Cecilia García returns to the stage with the play Perdida Mente, a piece that explores the complexities of the human mind, cognitive decline, and family bonds. After a successful run at the Gran Teatro del Cibao in Santiago, the production is preparing to captivate the capital’s audience at the Sala Ravelo of the Teatro Nacional Eduardo Brito on Friday, September 18th, and Saturday, September 19th, starting at 8:30 p.m.
Under the direction of Carlos Espinal, this play written by Argentine playwrights Mariela Asensio and José María Muscari, raises profound questions: What happens when everyday forgetfulness stops being simple absent-mindedness and becomes a shadow that questions our reality? The staging addresses this dilemma with a masterful balance between humor and vulnerability.
A story of authority and revelations
The plot revolves around María Inés Quintana, a judge played by Cecilia García whose life has been marked by control and decision-making. However, her authority is put to the test when she begins to experience the first symptoms of memory loss. Faced with this situation, she decides to summon the most important women in her life, triggering a reunion that uncovers secrets, resentments, and hidden truths.
The cast that accompanies García on this emotional journey is composed of:
- Olga Bucarelli, in the role of Sirley.
- Pachy Méndez, playing the lawyer Selva.
- Laura Rivera, who brings to life Isabela Quintana, the protagonist’s daughter.
Theater allows us to talk about complex topics like Alzheimer’s without resorting to clinical language, turning a painful reality into a deeply human and reflective experience for the viewer.
Cecilia García
Humor as a tool for connection
Far from falling into conventional drama, Perdida Mente uses humor as a way to approach a growing social issue. The proposal seeks for the audience to identify with the situations presented, making laughter the vehicle to address uncomfortable questions about the passage of time and the fragility of our identity.
This project features a top-tier creative team, including musical direction by Dante Cucurullo, lighting by Ernesto López, set design by Ángela Bernal, makeup by Jacqueline Almonte, and costume selection by Cecilia García herself.
The theater community awaits this presentation with enthusiasm, remembering the warm reception the cast received during their premiere in Santiago, where they were sent off with prolonged applause that reaffirmed the quality of this theatrical proposal.
