(***) THREE STARS
We know that Soledad Silveyra She is one of the best actresses in our country and, therefore, it is always a real pleasure to see her perform on stage. In that territory, which she belongs to, she addressed great authors such as Bertolt Brecht, Griselda Gambaro, Georges Feydeau or Neil Simon, among many others. Now, his well-earned prestige and popularity accompany the landing in the commercial circuit of the prestigious playwright Gonzalo Demaria (“Happyland”, “Trans Golden Age”, “Comedy is dangerous”), whose texts usually premiere on the official stage.
With such a duo gathered in a comedy play, fun seemed guaranteed. But unfortunately, that happens in drops. Perhaps because, despite having a talented cast and an experienced director like
Ciro Zorzoli, it’s hard to understand the plot.
At the beginning of the delirious farce, a goofy driver (Emiliano Pandelo) introduces us to the story of its owner, Martha Marshall (Silveyra). A woman “with delicate nerves”, who fled from her past as a leading actress on television and, for years, found refuge in a semi-abandoned convent. There she learned the trade of fidelera from sister Caritá and now, behind the counter, she goes unnoticed in the eyes of the customers who
they do not associate it with his successful artistic career.
Throughout this journey, she was jealously escorted by her close friend, the intriguing Edith Edelberg (María Merlino), a former autograph hunter, turned screenwriter of the legendary television titles in which Martha starred alongside the heartthrob Rolando Ranser.
According to the author, we are in the presence of a tribute to the Argentine telenovela, the most popular of the audiovisual genres, where surprises can give a rudder to the plot. So something unexpected happens
present to complicate their lives. Nothing less than the appearance of the possible ghost of Amanda (Noralih Gago), who comes to collect yesterday’s debts.
Terrified, they are torn between fleeing again, leaving everything behind, or facing fear and challenging the specter to the last consequences. In their delirious maelstrom they will also entangle Lucas (Sergio Mayorquín), the rapper boy
who is the shop assistant.
Led by the proverbial talent of Silveyra, the performances come together in ductility and hilarity, especially Gago in a dream role, under Zorzoli’s skilful guidance. Although, in a proposal of undeniable quality, the final feeling is very similar to bewilderment.
