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Bethania Aponte and Aracely Delgado Bethania Aponte and Aracely Delgado's Review of Don Juan at Theater for a New Audience BETHANIA: Though written in 1630 by a Spanish monk, Don Juan continues to be reenacted in theaters all over the world. This is probably in part because the play addresses issues that are still affecting our world today. It must be noted that the play is written as a satire and therefore adds to the overall comic effect of the play. ARACELY: I definitely have to agree. Don Juan's womanizing ways and his ideas that he is God's gift to us is hysterical. He portrays those men of today that many teenagers will call, "playas". This play shows how relationships are not taken seriously and how choices based one man's big ego and selfishness can lead to some dire consequences. BETHANIA: Don Juan has the role of seducer, therefore he must understand the ladies he will entice. Through his speeches, Don Juan becomes the voice of the individual that views everything in a simple and frank manner. ARACELY: Which is annoying because he does not see that he is doing something wrong. It's all a game to him. BETHANIA: Don Juan is not afraid to share his experiences with his faithful servant. He admits the fact that he wants pleasure and understands that the young are vulnerable and therefore gullible. Don Juan, the aristocrat knows that money buys everything. His wealth has the potential to erase anyone's morals and ethics. ARACELY: It is sad but true that money does in fact buy a lot. These women are naive and cannot realize the obvious because Don Juan knows what buttons to push to win them over. He promises them a rich, happy, and comfortable life and they fall for it. It was humorous, but one must realize that this is a reality in our generation because too many of us fall for our own charismatic Don Juan. BETHANIA: But all these charmers have their faults and Don Juan's destructive fault is that he does not believe in anything, except that "two plus two is four." His helper, by contrast, is completely superstitious and posits that there must be something that science cannot control. Science and religion are at conflicting ends of the social spectrum during this time and still today. In a play where "virtue is the first title of nobility," hypocrisy is bound to be the only way to promote communication. The twist to the story occurs at the end. But you must witness it for yourself. ARACELY: My favorite character was in fact the faithful servant. His loyalty to this man should be applauded. He sees the faults and wrongs that Don Juan has committed and continues to commit, yet he still chooses to work for him. In the end we find out why he stays by Don Juan's side for so long. The packed audience was proof enough for me that this play is definitely not to be missed. This play can be enjoyed by anyone and will make a great date for couples to go to. Take our word for it: you will not regret it! |