A theatrical journey through life and sacrifice
La Rare’s company presents ‘Isaac’, its second proposal after ‘2 in La Mussara’, with a new work that fuses biblical elements with modern everyday life. Directed by Alba Collado Sànchez and based on a text by Ramon Mico Vallvé, the work transports us to a supermarket, an unconventional scenario, where the protagonist’s internal struggles are revealed.
The Context and the Plot: Between Comedy and Tragedy
The story revolves around Isaac, played by Oriol Ruiz, a character who is trapped in a supermarket routine. With a yellow vest that contrasts with the cold and cold atmosphere, Isaac represents the confusion and pressure of the expectations weighing it on it. The work reveals its internal conflict as it is forced to make decisions that affect not only its life, but also that of others.
The arrival of the goat: symbolism and humor
The introduction of a goat, performed by Eduard Paredes, brings a comic and reflective dimension. A peculiar dress in horns that merge with the sunglasses, the BOC defies the rules of reality and offers a humorous counterpoint to the seriousness of Isaac’s situations. This animal figure symbolizes the duality of human nature, between instinct and rationality.
The narrative: sins and consequences
In the heart of the work, deep themes are raised, such as the original sin and its repercussions. Through the narrative, Isaac is immersed in situations that reveal his insecurities and their wrong decisions, such as the moment he experiences with the condoms of his parents, an action that triggers a series of family conflicts.
The past that returns: family dynamics
The dramaturgy enters constructing a mosaic of memories that are interspersed, showing the influence of its past on its present. The multifaceted interpretation of Eduard Paredes, who embodies several characters in Isaac’s life, depicts the narrative, revealing the complexities of family relationships and their repercussions.
El sacrifici i vida daily
With subtle irony, the work explores the weight of sacrifice in Isaac’s daily life, which is constantly postponed for the benefit of others. The image of Isaac and the goat scanning products in a supermarket becomes a powerful metaphor for the emotional loads we carry, asking us to what extent we are ready to sacrifice ourselves by our community.
The imaginary and reality
As the work progresses, Isaac wonders about the decisions he has not made, feeding an internal dialogue that challenges conventions of morality. His fantasies about what he might have been if he had chosen different contrast with his reality, revealing the frustration and helplessness that he feels about social expectations.
Final Reflections: A mirror of society
With a tone that ranges from comedy and tragedy, ‘Isaac’ invites viewers to reflect on their own lives and decisions. The piece is not only an entertainment, but a deep exploration of human relationships and the pressures around us. In a world where sacrifice is often considered an act of courage, the play challenges us to question whether it is really worth loading with the expectations of others.
