Updated on August 29, 1998 
                                                     Copyright 1996

The Last Song of Violeta Parra

a hyperdrama in one act
by Charles Deemer

Playwright's Note: This script was written for and in collaboration with Andres Espejo and his company Prisma, in Santiago, Chile. Both the English and Spanish versions (translated by Andres Espejo) of the play are available online (see below). I am seeking production facilities for performances in English and welcome dialogue with potential directors, producers. 

Main Menu

The Cast:
  • ALBERTO, 20s, the groom [begin] "Voltaire told us to tend to our own gardens. I think he was right."
  • LUISA, 20s, the bride, inheritor of the house [begin] "I want life to be a honeymoon."
  • JUAN (EL ROLO) RAMIREZ, 20s, the gallery manager [begin] "We were still determined to let the world know the truth about the death of Violeta Parra."
  • EDUARDO MEZA, 20s, an artist [begin] "I do my best work when I'm upset."
  • FRANCISCO LARRAIN, 40s-50s, an art critic [begin] "The weapon I choose is Wit, Eduardo. You're dead."
  • CARMEN EYZAGUIRRE, 40s, a business woman and art collector [begin] "The degeneration of culture is very real, I'll grant you that, but it does not mean that I have to pay for it."
  • ANA, 20s, her daughter [begin] "Customs will not worry about someone as wealthy as mother. She will take the painting to Madrid . . ."
  • GUILLERMINA, 20s, asst to Juan [begin] "I wanted to do something important in the world. To make a contribution."
    • The Setting: an art gallery in an old house, closing down and mostly empty

    Main Floor:

  • The Livingroom I, off hallway
  • The Livingroom II, around corner
  • The Diningroom
  • The Kitchen
    • Second Floor:
  • Master Bedroom
  • Second Bedroom
  • Upstairs Hallway
    • BEGIN THE PLAY IN ENGLISH.
  • Contact the playwright (Charles Deemer).
    • BEGIN THE PLAY IN SPANISH.
  • Contact the translator (Andres Espejo).
    • Flow Chart.
    To learn more about hyperdrama:
  • The New Hyperdrama.
  • Hyperdrama: Fad or Forecast?
  • The Deal: A Hyperdrama Demo.
  • Hyperdrama and Virtual Development:

    • notes on creating a new hyperdrama in cyberspace.
    To learn more about Violeta Parra:
  • Background of Violeta Parra (in Spanish)
  • Links to songs (in Spanish)
  • Photograph of Violeta Parra singing.
    • To write the author.


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