IN THE CLEARING
The Stieren Theatre, Ruth Taylor Theatre Building, Trinity University
San Antonio, TX
Stieren Guest Artist OCTAVIO SOLIS, in residence at Trinity Universitys Department of Human Communication and Theatre, directs the world premiere of his play IN THE CLEARING. A Trinity alumnus, Octavio received his BFA in 1980, then his Trinity MFA, through the Dallas Theater Center, in 1983.
In IN THE CLEARING, Astrids husband Carlos has gone deep undercover into Mexicos Yucatan peninsula on assignment. But after a long spell of silence, Astrid grows concerned and without help from the government determines to find him herself. Deep in the mountain jungle, she digs in a clearing where it is rumored a body is buried and soon confronts the past she shared with her husband and learns he was not the person she thought he was. With each remnant of her husband recovered, she finds herself facing the same fate that befell him.
"I was interested in directing something new at Trinity, Mr. Solis said, not only because it would represent a world premiere for the University Theatre Department, but chiefly because the opportunity would enable me to re-examine a previously commissioned work that never got its chance on stage. I have a file full of these by-passed works, most of which will never see the light of day. There are too many other obligations that supersede them in the progression of my oeuvre. Still, as soon as I saw the opportunity, I instantly thought I should bring out IN THE CLEARING and reimagine it for these times."
OCTAVIO SOLIS is a playwright and director whose plays Scene With Cranes, Quixote Nuevo, Mother Road, Man of the Flesh, Scrappers, La Posada Mágica, Cloudlands (a musical co-written with Adam Gwon), Hole in the Sky, Alicias Miracle, Se Llama Cristina, John Steinbecks The Pastures of Heaven, Ghosts of the River, Lydia, June in a Box, Gibraltar, The Ballad of Pancho and Lucy, Shiner, The Seven Visions of Encarnación, Dreamlandia, El Otro, Prospect, El Paso Blue, Santos & Santos, and Prospect have been mounted across the country.
IN THE CLEARING features scenic design by Martha Peñaranda, costumes by Kellie Grengs, lighting by Carlos R. Nine, and original music by Jayden Perez.
There will be an opening night reception with snacks and beverages beginning at 6:45 pm on Friday, April 4.
There will be a Talk Back with Octavio Solis, cast, and crew following Sunday's matinee performance. |
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The Stieren Theatre, Ruth Taylor Theatre Building, Trinity University
One Trinity Place
San Antonio, TX 78212
United States
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| First: | Friday Apr 04, 2025 8:00 PM | | Last: | Saturday Apr 12, 2025 8:00 PM |
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| Minimum Age: 15 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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