Coronation

He is close to turning 60 and far from exhausted. Coronación, José Donoso's first novel, has returned with a bang this year. The biographical and literary framework in which it was created has just been revealed in the bookEarly Diaries. Donoso in progress, 1950-1965. And its successful theatrical adaptation returns to be presented for the third time at GAM.

Bourgeoisie, decadence and grotesque. Two legendary actresses, this time with Gloria Münchmeyer and Nelly Meruane, alternate the role of Misía Elisa, the senile grandmother who observes from her bed the decline of her house, her class and her offspring.

Alejandro Castillo's staging of the theatrical adaptation written by José Pineda returns with its imposing scenery. A rotating stage that reveals different areas of a decaying mansion and its marginal back room.

* Functions:
Nelly Meruane: October 12, 15, 19, 21, 27 and 29, November 2 and 4
Gloria Münchmeyer: October 13, 14, 20, 22, 26 and 28, November 3

GAM Production

Previous Seasons 

Coronation had two seasons in 2013 and 2014, respectively. For the role of Miss Elisa, actresses Belgium Castro and Nelly Meruane were in both periods, alternating roles. With a stable cast over the years, the play maintains its original stage dynamics. 

The set design, designed by Jorge Chino González and directed by Esteban Romo, allows almost cinematically to contain all the aspects of the work, such as sets and lighting, and to capture the action of the montage that takes place in 1959 with costumes, language and even a soundtrack according to that moment.