Teatro

Abstract

The image contains news about Mr. Villalba's company, which has presented several plays during its season in Bogotá. Among them are "Othello," "To Old Age Smallpox," "The Caliph of Bagdad," "The Children of Oedipus," "The Two Valdamirs," and "The Three Sultanas." The critics of "Othello" refrain from expressing opinions, while "To Old Age Smallpox" was praised for the performance of Mrs. Maris Liper. Highlights include the surprising performance of "The Caliph of Baghdad" with luxurious costumes, striking scenery, and pleasant and varied singing. It is highlighted that this was the first representation of this genre in Bogotá. On the other hand, "The Two Valdamiros" received well-deserved applause for its well-developed plot and its ability to generate emotions in the audience. Regarding "The Three Sultanas," additional comments are omitted due to the information already provided. The tunes and vignettes that accompanied the aforementioned works are praised, as well as the performance of the orchestra. The article concludes by mentioning that theater decorations often do not correspond to the scene or the actors, suggesting the need to renew the visual elements of the stage. The poor state of the Coliseum is also highlighted, expressing the hope that measures will be taken to improve the situation, and it is mentioned that the first opera performance in Bogotá has taken place, as well as the first performance by an international actor. News published by the newspaper El Constitucional de Cundinamarca, Bogotá (212), Oct 11-1835.