Pedro Gynt adapted
into English and Spanish, from Ibsen’s Peer Gynt
by Robert Cohen
Set
in rural Mexico - and around the world. Premiered at UC Irvine
in 2004. Performance rights available from the author. All-Spanish
version also available.
Review
Excerpts
“An
exciting adventure,… a vivid south-of-the-border "Gynt"
steeped in Mexican folklore yet universal in its theme. Alluring
demon spirits that soar with unabashed, provocative boldness;
caws, screeches and other sounds of the animal kingdom piercing
the air; the lunatic characters who meet and haunt Gynt —
these and more are unleashed with delicious freedom….
An ecstatic whirlwind ride.” --Irvine World News/ocregister.com
“The
flavor translates easily, and its lusty, energetic staging engulfs
and challenges its audience. Although the title character is
a rascal, he nevertheless elicits audience empathy, thanks to
the superb portrayal of Noel Iribe… with his unquenchable
thirst for all life's banquet has to offer. Shimmers…
indelibly created… mesmerizing.” --Daily Pilot/latimes.com
“An
exciting adventure,… a vivid south-of-the-border "Gynt"
steeped in Mexican folklore yet universal in its theme. Alluring
demon spirits that soar with unabashed, provocative boldness;
caws, screeches and other sounds of the animal kingdom piercing
the air; the lunatic characters who meet and haunt Gynt —
these and more are unleashed with delicious freedom….
An ecstatic whirlwind ride.” --Irvine World News/ocregister.com