While visiting Argentina recently to attend performances of Cimbelino en la Patagonia, Randall Martin spoke with  Mónica Maffía , the driving force behind this brilliant Shakespeare adaptation. Today, we present a transcript of Randall and Mónica’s conversation, which traces Mónica’s background and concept for the adapted play, the histories she layered into it, and the spiritual resonance in reclaiming ancestral myths and memories. 

Part two of Randall Martin's reflections on Cimbelino en la Patagonia considers Mónica Maffía's spell-binding dramaturgy.

Part one of Randall Martin's reflections on Cimbelino en la Patagonia, Mónica Maffía's adaptation of Cymbeline, which was recently performed in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Today, a guest performance by students from Exeter University joins Cymbeline in the Anthropocene! Led by professor Evelyn O'Malley, the Exeter students will perform two short adaptations of Cymbeline tonight, May 4th, at the Willow Globe Theatre in Wales.

This April 2022 brings many celebrations: Earth Day, Shakespeare's birthday, and performances of Cimbelino en la Patagonia, the Spanish-language adaptation from our collaborators the Setebos Company in Argentina! 

Recently, Cymbeline in the Anthropocene project leader Randall Martin caught up with our collaborating director Dunay Yespaev, who will be directing a Russian-language adaptation of Cymbeline at the Stanislavsky Theatre in Karaganda, Kazakhstan.

Today marks the fifth and final installment of Mónica Maffía's rehearsal notes for Cimbelino en Patagonia. As Mónica and the Setebos company tackle act 5, themes of war and justice intersect with gender, patriarchy, and reconciliation. Read Mónica’s original Spanish text below, and scroll further down for Cymbeline in the Anthropocene's own English translation. Keep an eye out for more performance news from Setebos, including performance dates, coming soon!

In our fourth installment of Mónica Maffía's rehearsal notes for Cimbelino en Patagonia, the Setebos Company tackle Act 4 and the beginning of Act 5. Here, issues of loyalty, regret, and war contrast the incoporation of traditional Argentinian dances. Read Mónica’s original Spanish text below, or scroll further down for Cymbeline in the Anthropocene's own English translation. 

It is our great pleasure to announce the dates for the #CymbelineAnthropocene Performance Festival and Symposium, which will take place between July 18th-20th, 2022! Mark your calendars now--wherever you are in the world--and stay tuned to our website and social media for event details soon. 

Today's post continues our glimpse at playwright, director, and actor Mónica Maffía's rehearsal notes for Cimbelino en Patagonia. This installment hints at some of Mónica's focus in adapting the tumult, beheadings, and funerals of Act 4. Read Mónica’s original Spanish text below, or scroll further down for our English translation.