El Nogalar is an impressive and original adaptation of
Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard. Set in Mexico, the Characters are faced with
similar issues on their Pecan Orchard. Maite, like Ranevksy is living her life
in rosy hues or in other words, refusing to embrace reality and get along with
the current times. Instead of being in Paris like Ranevksy, Maite is off in New
York ignoring Lopez. There is this palpable connection with the land (the pecan
orchard) and the struggle between memory and reality and the loss what was
along with the gaining of what now is. As the play goes on there is this
competition between Mother and daughter, which expresses the strength and
loyalty, as well as connection between the family and this land. The land means
everything to them and as soon as the estate is in jeopardy so becomes the
family. After Lopez admits to buying the land, Maite and Valeria begin a subtle
rivalry. When Dunia begins to throw herself at Lopez, it becomes a class issue
as well as a moral issue for Dunia. This show is one of family, contemporary
times, betrayal, class and power.
The family
in times realizes the importance of this situation as their past morphs right
before them into the future making this play and exciting, dramatic whirlwind
of eevents.
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