22nd International Festival
February 7 – Portugal
SPECTRUM presented by ASTA – Teatro e Outra Artes
*Spectrum* is a sensory experience that transcends the limits of traditional theatre. In this immersive creation, the audience is invited to dive into a post-reality where the human body interacts with technology, video, projection, and electronic music. Blending the real and the virtual, the performance offers a deep reflection on the impact of technology on our perception of reality evoking a modern allegory of Plato’s cave. A visual and sonic journey through the spectrum of who we are — and who we might become.
February 14 – England
STRATEGIC LOVE PLAY presented by Purāna Productions
In a world ruled by dating apps, swipes, and curated profiles, *Strategic Love Play* dives headfirst into the messy, awkward, and painfully honest landscape of modern romance. Based on the book by Miriam Battye and directed by Dhruv Iyengar, this sharp and provocative play strips away the digital gloss to reveal what we’re truly searching for — connection, validation, and something real in an era that promises infinite options.Through biting humor and raw dialogue, *Strategic Love Play* confronts the transactional nature of contemporary dating and asks: in a culture obsessed with convenience and choice, what are we sacrificing in the name of love? Join Purāna Productions this Valentine’s Day at Teatro Dallas for an unflinching and timely exploration of intimacy in the age of algorithms.
February 21 – Argentina
POTESTAD presented by Hugo Kogan
*Potestad*, written by Eduardo Pavlovsky, is a haunting and deeply unsettling solo play that confronts one of the darkest episodes in Argentina’s history: the systematic kidnapping of children during the military dictatorship. In this intense and complex performance, Hugo Kogan embodies the fragmented mind of a man who justifies his role within a system of ideological and ethical manipulation.
Caught between guilt, denial, and self-justification, *Potestad* exposes the chilling rationalizations behind acts of inhumanity — and the relentless fight of those who seek truth and justice. Directed by Hugo Kogan and Roque Basualdo, this work is a powerful testimony to the enduring shadow of state terrorism and the ethical force of memory.
