![]() The Summer Solstice, a critically acclaimed masterpiece by Nick Joaquin, has always been regarded as one of the most powerful dramatic pieces to portray the social and even the political liberation of Filipino women.Ĭlan patriarch Don Paeng finds his rule and power being challenged when his wife, the conservative, formerly subservient Lupe who slowly becomes involved in a secret fertility ritual restricted to women. Paeng, her husband, still believes in the traditional role of women, as wives, mothers, and home keepers, bowing to their husbands. She then realizes that the ideas and principles of the ritual are in fact true, although initially, she has believed otherwise. ![]() This has been brought about by a couple of occurrences, including a ritual of fertility dominated by women. Lupe, a middle-aged woman of aristocratic stature, is in a state where she starts to wonder about what is the role of a woman other than being subordinate to men. Set in the 1920's during the early American occupation, it revolves around the issues of gender discrimination and nationalistic pride in a manner that is traditionally and visually appealing. Renowned director, choreographer and actor Jose "Joe" Galeon will be directing the play. On its last offering for its 8th Theatre season, Crystal Cavalier Productions will stage The Summer Solstice,Ī tribute to the late National Artist for Literature Nick Joaquin. ![]()
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