Peruvian actor and director Alberto Ísola directs his new play ‘Dolores o la felicidad’, by David Olguín, whose message, he defines, is quite complex. “It is a look and a warning at the different options that this world, this contemporary society, promises us about what happiness is. The author poses the idea that happiness is not there, that happiness is somewhere else and that perhaps looking for it is not really the most important thing,” he says.
This production, presented by the Faculty of Performing Arts of the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (PUCP) ), mixes mythological elements with contemporary ones, including characters such as the Fates, Greek goddesses in charge of weaving the destiny of humans, and a contemporary angel with a skeptical view of the current world.
Alberto Ísola, a prominent Peruvian director. Photo: LR archive
What is ‘Dolores or Happiness’ about?
‘Dolores o la felicidad’ tells the story of Lola, a young woman who, after finding herself in a state between life and death, embarks on a deep search for happiness. Throughout her journey, the woman examines the various alternatives that contemporary society offers to achieve this much-desired state.
The work, which is set in a complex universe where the boundaries between different realities and times are blurred, is based on the dramaturgy of David Olguin who offers a postmodern and contemporary text that alternates between satire and humor.
In addition, Olguín addresses fundamental existential issues in an irreverent yet relevant way, offering the audience a unique perspective on Happiness and the challenges to achieve it .
Alessandra Ramírez, Benjamín Barrios, Daniel Tovar, Diana Cornetero and more make up the cast. Photo: dissemination
Who’s in the cast?
The production is the result of the acting course of the eighth cycle of the students of the Specialty of Theater of the Faculty of Performing Arts. The cast is made up of Alessandra Ramírez, Benjamín Barrios, Daniel Tovar, Diana Cornetero, Edith Quiroz, Fernando Mena, Gabriela Artieda, Joyce Fernández, Luana Rodríguez, Lucero Calderón, Mayeli Palomares, Melissa Tolentino, Miranda Arenas, Nicole Nalvarte and Winona Soto.
“There was a lot of participation from the students in the proposal. We watched films and looked for immediate references because the play also takes place in a profoundly Latin American context. In addition, we wanted to ask ourselves questions about what happiness means for each and every one of us. “s” said Ísola, who has also directed other pieces such as ‘Ña Catita’, ‘The False Maid’, ‘A Tale for Winter’ and ‘Strategy of Light’.
The production will be presented at the Cultural Center of the University of the Pacific (Jesus Maria). There will be only five performances: Thursday, August 8 to Monday, August 12 . Joinnus posts.
