The protagonist, Leonor, seeks to recover her lost honor against Don Juan who made a false promise of marriage while seducing her. To revenge herself, Leonor dresses in male attire (a common technique in Spanish Golden Age Theatre), calls herself Leonardo, and pretends to be a rival suitor for her hand. Don Juan has already moved to seduce the Duchess Estela, who in turn falls in love with “Leonardo.”
After a series of deceits and much ado, Leonor denounces Don Juan and regains her honor by forcing him into marriage with her. Although a typical finale for a 17th century Spanish play, the unconventional aspect is that a woman has solved her own misfortune without the help of a man.
Age Guidance: 13
Show Notes: No Intermission
Audience Advisory:
Performed in Spanish with English subtitles via Simultext® In-Seat Captioning System. By request for matinee performances.
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Director
Leyma López - Directed and designed by female theatre artists of today.
Written by
Ana Caro Mallén de Soto