Friday March 1, 2024. The cast of The House of Desires performed three scenes in celebration of Spanish culture and the opening of our play, partnering with the "Spain and the Hispanic World" exhibit at the BYU Museum of Art.
The sneak-peek began with taking pictures of the actors in costume near the artwork at the exhibit.
Then each of the scenes were performed as they were introduced by Shelley Graham, the Dramaturg, with Philipp Malzl, Head of Education at the BYU Museum of Art.
The performances were followed by a discussion about Spanish art and about the artists of the time, along with an explanation of the connection between the exhibition and the play. MOA’s "Spain and the Hispanic World" exhibition displayed roughly 4000 years worth of rich art history, giving our audience glimpses of the world that our characters may have lived in religiously, culturally and artistically.
The House of Desires was written by Sor Juana Inez de la Cruz in New Spain (Mexico) during the Spanish Golden Age, and the play is set in Toledo, Spain. The vibrant humor and music joyfully shared with the audience was accompanied by a variety of Spanish cookies as well, completing our celebration with an experience all will sweetly remember.
