The Cultural Center of Spain in Miami, in collaboration with SAH Conservatory, presents Microtheater 250, an initiative developed and supported by the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain in Washington, D.C., to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence.

Three Spanish playwrights from different generations bring to the stage stories that explore the connections between Spain and the United States through immigration, scientific discovery, and the influence of Spanish language and culture. Blending history with personal experiences, these contemporary plays reveal the ties that have shaped the relationship between both countries.

On November 14 at 8:00 PM, three short plays will be presented under the direction of Miguel Sahid at the Sociedad Actoral Hispanoamericana (SAH) Conservatory:

• The Invisible Fabric (El tejido invisible), by Blanca Doménech.
• The Chair That Holds the World (La silla en la que cabe el mundo), by Carolina África.
• A Bit More Complicated, by Tamara Gutiérrez.

Tickets: https://microtheatermiami.com/en/taquilla/

About the Plays and Playwrights

The Invisible Fabric (El tejido invisible)

Inspired by Santiago Ramón y Cajal’s visit to the United States in 1899, this play by Blanca Doménech explores how science and knowledge create invisible connections that transcend borders, bring cultures together, and overcome political differences.

Blanca Doménech Casares

Born in Madrid, Blanca Doménech is a playwright who graduated in Playwriting and Theater Studies from Spain’s Royal School of Dramatic Art (RESAD). Her notable works include Vagamundos, winner of the Calderón de la Barca Award, and La musa, recipient of the Spanish Association of Theater Authors (AAT) Award. She was awarded a Leonardo Grant from the BBVA Foundation to develop Luz y sombra, a play inspired by neuroscience.

The Chair That Holds the World (La silla en la que cabe el mundo)

In The Chair That Holds the World, Carolina África explores Margarita Xirgu’s work with Lorca’s plays at Smith College and the role she played in bringing Spanish theater to audiences in the United States.

Carolina África

Carolina África is a playwright, director, actress, educator, and founding member of La Belloch Teatro. Her notable works include Verano en diciembre, winner of Spain’s National Calderón de la Barca Award; Vientos de levante, La penúltima, and El cuaderno de Pitágoras. Her productions have been staged throughout Spain, Europe, and Latin America.

A Bit More Complicated

In A Bit More Complicated, Tamara Gutiérrez follows a family of Spanish descent during an American football game, exploring themes of immigration, belonging, intergenerational memory, and cultural assimilation.

Tamara Gutiérrez

Born in Santander, Spain, Tamara Gutiérrez is a playwright and researcher with degrees in Philosophy and Playwriting, as well as master’s degrees in Cultural Theory and Holocaust Studies. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Comparative Literature at Bar-Ilan University. Her notable works include Galerna, Wish You Were Here, Historia de un monstruo, and Mis zapatos en Praga.

*This event is part of The USA Turns 250 program celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States.