You and a classmate are going to select two characters or figures from the plays we have read this year.
figures from the plays we have read in this course. Then, you are going to create a theatrical
based on a fictitious encounter between these figures who come from two different plays and two different movements.
two different plays and two different movements: What would they say if they were to meet somewhere today?
today? (possibly touch on patriarchy or their beliefs on marriage/men)
WRITE A DIALOGUE/SCENE BETWEEN THE
CHARACTERS/ENTITIES THEY SELECT– The conversation has to faithfully show the character of the
The conversation must accurately portray the character of the characters and should include comments
that show your knowledge of both the plays and the historical moment to make your
to make their portrayal. Your play should last 4-5 minutes.
The characters need to have the same characteristics and personalities as they would in the stories that they are from
Characters That Need to Be Used: Bernarda Alba from La Casa De Bernarda and Marta from Resguardo Personal
Below is what my partner has written and it cannot be edited. I need for the dialogue to be built off of what is below.
Inside of a deserted café during the middle of the day. There are tables arranged in rows and a bar where an employee is cleaning the coffee pots. In one corner Marta is typing on her computer. Next to her is her backpack, books, and lunch. At a table near her is Bernarda. She has just sat down after ordering her lunch and pulls out her laptop to begin her work. In the other corner, Marta notices that her computer has no battery and becomes frustrated. She looks for her charger in her backpack but can’t find it. She sees that Bernarda is nearby and starts walking towards her.
Martha: Excuse me, ma’am, but I realized I don’t have my charger with me. Can I borrow yours?
Bernarda: Can’t you see I’m busy? I have a lot of work to do now before I go back home. I don’t need a beggar like you bothering me.
Martha: I’m sorry madam I didn’t know that-
Bernarda: Quiet! Besides, I have problems with my daughters at home. Oh those promiscuous little girls! Why can’t they obey? Why don’t they realize that- oh, never mind, here (Bernarda gives her her charger).
Marta: (while plugging in her laptop) Thank you ma’am! And I’m sorry about your situation at home. It seems like a lot of work to take care of your girls.
Bernarda: Oh, finally, someone agrees! It’s amazing that everyone is so worried about a man. A man who really doesn’t love any of them.
Marta: All men come with problems. You hardly ever find a man who is worth it. I’m sorry, ma’am, but what’s your name?
Bernarda: My name is Bernarda Alba. I live in a house near here. Maybe you’ve seen him.
Marta: I think I know him. My name is Marta. I live-I used to live with my boyfriend in an apartment down the street.