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Juliathe adaptation of the classic original Miss Juliaof August Strindberg, premiered in Lucerne Forumunder the direction of Julián Segura, starring Fernanda Mijares-Bracho, Ana González Bello and Axel Arenas.
The version made by Julián Segura tells the story of Julia, an upper-class woman who decides to go to the traditional San Juan festival, to escape the typical celebrations that occur in her social circle. This party is for the workers, including Juan, his father’s servant, and Cristina, Juan’s cook and fiancee, who during this event will see a series of unexpected events unfold.
lThe story takes place on a decaying sugar plantation near Mexico City.or, after the Mexican Revolution happened. The night of the party becomes an intense evening, when Julia decides to seduce Juan, despite the social differences, which at that time were very marked; Every step they take leads them to destruction.
During the evening, secrets appear about the relationships between them, which have given free rein to forbidden desires, where power plays an important role because it is an indispensable element for the development of personal interests when Julia believes she can break the rules. faces the opposite.
As the plot progresses, secrets are revealed that bring passions to light, producing a tragic ending that will change the course of their lives. In one hour and twenty minutes, the actors take the audience through a series of emotions, which will leave them thinking to what extent passion prevails over reason.
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The set design and costumes are by Mauricio Ascencio, with lighting by Miguel Pérez Cuesta and sound design by Fernando Sisniega.The production is directed by Miguel Pérez Cuesta and Fernanda Mijares-Bracho, with performances every Monday at 8:30 p.m. and the season lasts until December 30.
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