Theatre Three Announces World Premiere of Newly Adapted
The Butterfly’s Evil Spell
The fantastical, tragic comedy begins previews on April 6 and runs through April 30.
In a whimsical world of beetles, scorpions, and bugs of all sorts, a beetle falls in love with an injured butterfly. The Butterfly’s Evil Spell is a story about unrequited love set on the side of the road in South Texas originally written by Spanish playwright, Federico García Lorca in 1920 and newly translated and adapted by Dante Flores. Directed by Dr. Danielle Georgiou with music composed by music director Danny Anchondo Jr., this beautiful and unique production will start previews on April 6, open on Monday, April 10 and run through April 30.
“In The Butterfly’s Evil Spell, we can see the seeds of Federico García Lorca’s most popular works known as the Rural Trilogy: Blood Wedding, The House of Bernarda Alba and Yerma,” says Associate Aristic Director Christie Vela. “I think it’s exciting to witness a young playwright learning his craft and eventually becoming a master of tragic poetic storytelling; to realize his profound understanding of human pathos started with a delightful tale about insects.”
T3 Translates is an initiative that offers a path to production for playwrights while building a bridge for contemporary audiences to experience works originally written in another language. The Butterfly’s Evil Spell is the first fully produced production as a result of this initiative. This production is funded in part by The Moody Fund for the Arts.
Tickets for The Butterfly’s Evil Spell are on sale now at www.Theatre3Dallas.com and range from $37-40. Subscribers can confirm their tickets at 214-871-3300 or e-mail at boxoffice@theatre3dallas.com. Theatre Three is located at 2688 Laclede St., Dallas, TX 75201. Complimentary parking available in the adjacent AMLI Parking Garage.
The Butterfly’s Evil Spell
April 6–30, 2023
Originally written by Federico García Lorca
Translated and Adapted by Dante Flores
Directed by Danielle Georgiou, Ph.D.
Music Directed and Composed by Danny Anchondo, Jr.
Choreography by Ani Vera
Cast:
Omar Padilla (he/him): Roach Boy
Leslie Marie Collins* (she/her): Doña/others
Shawn Gann (he/him): Scorpion/Mrs. Orgullosa/others
Natalie Young* (she/her): Butterfly/others
Elizabeth Evans (she/her): Ensemble
Bradley Campbell* (he/him): Witch/others
Bethany Mejorado (she/her): Silvia/others
Rudy Lopez (he/him): Ensemble/Swing
*Indicates Actor’s Equity Membership
In a whimsical world of beetles, scorpions, and bugs of all sorts, a beetle falls in love with an injured butterfly. An "insect comedy" written in verse, “The Butterfly’s Evil Spell” is a story about unrequited love set on the side of the road in South Texas dripping in poetry. A fantastical, tragic love story.
Directed by Danielle Georgiou, Ph.D., Music Directed and Composed by Danny Anchondo, Jr., Assistant Directed by Alejandro Saucedo, Scenic Design by Jeffrey Schmidt, Lighting Design by Ryan Burkle, Sound Design by Danny Anchondo Jr., Costume Design by Aaron Patrick DeClerk, Choreography by Ani Vera, Stage Managed by Leah Fitzgerald and Kendal Clemmons will act as Production Assistant.
For more information about Theatre Three, please visit www.Theatre3Dallas.com or call the Theatre Three Box Office at (214) 871-3300.
