Chicago Shakespeare Theater Presents La Memoria de los Sésiles — Preview

A spokesperson describes the event as follows:

“...From Chile’s Astillero Teatro, La Memoria de los Sésiles takes place in a not too-distant future where all the trees have been cut down by an uncontrolled real estate expansion. Sacha, an old hermit, will embark on a journey deep underground in the face of the inevitable destruction of his home. Accompanied by Tujo, a rebellious young environmentalist, Sacha goes in search of the last living roots to make the forest emerge again. Created in the key of family theater through songs, light games, and an attractive staging, it reflects on the persistence of memory amid environmental destruction. Directed by Gabriel Contreras and written by Nicolás Cancino-Said, this is the second installment of the “Territorial Trilogy,” a series about the relationships between communities, the territories they inhabit, companies, and the socio-environmental conflicts that arise. La Memoria de los Sésiles is performed in Spanish with projected English translation, and in addition to the public performances, there will be one student matinee…”