In Spite of Love at GALA Hispanic Theatre

In Spite of Love

GALA Hispanic Theatre
3333 14th Street, NW Washington

A Count and Princess have vowed never to fall in love—then they meet each other! One of the most popular comedies to come out of Spain’s Golden Age.

Thru - Oct 7, 2012

Thursdays: 8:00pm

Fridays: 8:00pm

Saturdays: 8:00pm

Sundays: 3:00pm

Price: $26-$40

Show Type: Comedy

Box Office: 202-234-7174

Running Time: 2 hrs with 1 intermission

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Washington Post - Recommended

"... But you don’t need to process every syllogism to appreciate the romantic intrigue, and you can’t help but enjoy the expressive performance of Miranda-Guzman, whose Diana glides from scholarly aloofness through annoyance, resentment, fuming jealousy and desperation. Garcia-Bustelo’s Carlos sometimes seems a little too subdued in comparison. Meanwhile, Antonio Vargas capers around animatedly in the role of Polilla, Carlos’s servant. A self-satisfied rascal who’s not shy about sharing opinions, Polilla eventually dons spectacles and a fuddy-duddy hat and affects a stoop to impersonate a doddering doctor and win Diana’s confidence."

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- Peter Marks

DC Theater Arts - Highly Recommended

"... A comedic and timeless piece, the characters embrace the concept of love, courtship and all its qualms in a Spanish Golden age classic originally portrayed in three acts condensed to two acts by director Medrano. While the script addresses serious issues of love, familial obligation and competition, the comedic flair and powerhouse performance of Polilla (Antonio Vargas) provides moral teachings with laughter that keep the audience enthralled in the plot of who will spite love and who will fall prey to it. The intellectual battles, psychological inquiries and plethora of agricultural metaphors all paint a picture of the troubles and pleasures of love."

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- Veronique MacRae

Washington City Paper - Recommended

"... Director Hugo Medrano has paid careful attention to movement and blocking in this production, and the cast is bolstered considerably by the nimble footwork of Antonia Vargas as the love doctor Polilla. Medrano also makes the most of the musical interludes and gets the whole cast up and dancing. Guitarist Behzad Habibzai provides live accompaniment, and actress Cecilia De Feo plays a lady of the court who also plays the recorder. It’s in these song-and-dance moments that In Spite of Love feels the most like a worthwhile theatrical experience—rather than just a field trip."

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- Rebecca J. Ritzel

MD Theatre Guide - Recommended

"... Directed by Hugo Medrano, the play’s fast-paced and witty dialogue doesn’t feel overworked by Vargas, Garciá-Bustelo or Miranda-Guzmán. And although it’s farcical at times, a bevy of comical songs and light music also mix in well with the plot, which includes the typical missteps, misunderstandings, word play, and slapstick of the time. One particular song, by an anonymous 17th century composer, made nearly the entire audience laugh aloud."

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- Zach Brennan

DCTheatreScene - Highly Recommended

The GALA Hispanic Theatre has launched its 37th season with a bracing, not-to-be-missed U.S. premiere of a comic masterpiece by Agustin Moreto, a Spanish Catholic priest and contemporary of Lope de Vega and Calderon de la Barca during Spain’s 17th century Golden Age.El Desdén con el desdén (literally “Disdain with Disdain”) is heady, magnificent time-travel. I highly recommend the trip. Rarely do production values and ensemble acting mesh so beautifully.

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- Rosalind Lacy

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In Spite of Love Reviews

Washington Post - Recommended

DC Theater Arts - Highly Recommended

Washington City Paper - Recommended

MD Theatre Guide - Recommended

DCTheatreScene - Highly Recommended

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