The House of Bernarda Alba
Photo by I.R. Arenas
A relevant work during the bloody administration of Rodrigo Duterte in the Philippines, The House of/La Casa de/Ang Tahanan ni Bernarda Alba is a play that traces the crumbling of a family under the oppressive fist of the titular matriarch. It was Lorca’s final work before he disappeared during the Spanish Civil War.
The House of Bernarda Alba won awards, namely “Best Actress (Non-Musical)” for Gigi Escalante at the 2019 ALIW Awards and “Best Actress in a Featured Role” for Stella Cañete-Mendoza at the 2020 Philippine LEAF Awards.
Roles: Prudencia (supporting), Ensemble
Written by Federico Garcia Lorca
English Translation by Daisy Lopez
Filipino Translation by Alexander Cortez
Direction by Alexander Cortez
Dulaang Unibersidad ng Pilipinas (Dulaang UP)
Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero Theater (2019)
Photos by Reamur David, I.R. Arenas, and André Miguel
“… the cautionary message against the tragic consequences of oppressive authority in general is delivered clearly.”
— Theater review: 'House of Bernarda Alba' warns against oppression by Fred Hawson, ABS-CBN
“But what makes The House of Bernarda Alba different is the way Director Alexander Cortez manages the build-up of the tension and revelations up to the chilling ending.”
— BWW Review: Repression, Passion and Resistance During Mourning Season in THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA by Carla Delgado, BroadwayWorld Philippines
