Toronto, Ontario…NewTeatro Theatre Company is proud to present The House of Bernarda Alba, performed in English, by renowned Spanish poet and playwright Federico Garcia Lorca. Opening September 22^nd at the Papermill Theatre, The House of Bernarda Alba features an all male cast and direction by Venezuelan director Francisco Orta.

Bernarda, a 60 year old woman who wields total control over her five daughters, has just buried her second husband. In line with family tradition, she has imposed a severe eight year mourning period on her daughters. The women highly object to the order but have no choice but to obey their mother’s wishes. What follows will leave audiences profoundly moved.

The House of Bernarda Alba is one of the most celebrated Hispanic plays in the world. Written the year Lorca was killed, it expresses the cost of repressing the freedom of others and explores themes of love, passion, pride and violent death. The all female cast of characters have been cross-cast to give the audience a fresh perspective into the lives and suffering of women. The House of Bernarda Alba is humorous, deeply touching and at its core, a heart breaking tragedy.

Each performance will be preceded by readings of selected poems by Lorca and spoken above a score of traditional "Canto Ondo" music. This presentation of some of Lorca’s greatest written works together, in one theatrical event, is not only a unique offering, but a rare treat for Toronto audiences.

Featuring a multicultural cast of emerging and established Toronto talent and infused with the Latin flair of Orta, this tragic-comedy will expose Toronto audiences to Latin American Theatre, the brilliance of Lorca and ignite a spark as only Latin culture can.

Show Information for
The House of Bernarda Alba

Venue:
Papermill Theatre
(67 Pottery Road)

Opens:
Tuesday, September 22 to Sunday, October 3, 2009
Tuesday through Saturday at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm

Tickets:
Adult $20, S/S $15 Students, Sunday PWYC

Box office/Information: Tickets can be purchased online at totix.ca or in person at Yonge/Dundas Square.

For more information please visit www.newteatro.com