Tennessee Williams on the stages of Buenos Aires

Authors

  • Catalina Julia Artesi UBA - Universidad de Buenos Aires
  • Luis Marcio Arnaut (tradução) USP - Universidade de São Paulo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14037683

Keywords:

U.S. theater, Buenos Aires theater, Stagings

Abstract

The impact of Tennessee Williams, and others such as Eugene O’Neill and Arthur Miller, is notable, particularly in the theaters of Buenos Aires, Argentina. In truth, not only his works have been performed with great reception from the local public, they also had an impact on notable Argentine authors. We propose, in this tribute, to make a review of the main versions of his most famous works that have been produced in the Federal Capital, from the middle of the 20th century to 2023, highlighting some aspects regarding their creators and other elements that allow us to understand the production context. We do not intend to carry out an exhaustive study, we would exceed the scope since we should include all the performances that have been staged and are being carried out in all the provinces. We wish to study the scope of its productivity in the local scene and its validity.

Author Biographies

  • Catalina Julia Artesi, UBA - Universidad de Buenos Aires

    Professor and Bachelor of Arts, Faculty of Philosophy and Letters, University of Buenos Aires (UBA). Specialist in Educational and Communicational Fields, National University of La Plata. Scholar at the Institute of Performing Arts—UBA. Teaching: History of Universal Theater (University of Buenos Aires, National University of the Arts).

  • Luis Marcio Arnaut (tradução), USP - Universidade de São Paulo

    Actor, translator, and Tennessee Williams independent scholar. He translated Williams´ plays for Brazilian productions Anjo de pedra (Stone angel) (2022-23, directed by Nelson Baskerville) and Por que Desdêmona amava o Mouro? (Why did Desdemona love the Moor?) (2024, directed by Noemi Marinho), with David Medeiros. Dramaturgist and consultant on Williams´ plays for Cia. Triptal [Inferno - Um interlúdio expressionista (Inferno – An expressionist interlude), 2019-20)] and Cia. Filhos do Doutor Alfredo [Tennessee Williams deve morrer (Tennessee Williams must die), 2024].

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Published

2024-11-05

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024): Edição especial Tennessee Williams

Section

Artigos