El síndrome de Stendhal (Comedia Nacional de Montevideo)

Production by the Comedia Nacional de Montevideo (Uruguay), written and directed by Sergio Blanco, which crosses eras, places and characters to explore the Stendhal syndrome and artistic creation.

The author and director of El síndrome de Stendhal is Sergio Blanco, who signs the text and direction of this production by the Comedia Nacional de Montevideo. The piece is built on a constant crossing of eras, places and characters. As well as describing how the syndrome that gives the work its title functions, it offers a reflection on artistic creation and on the effect that art can have on those who receive it.

The cast comprises Roxana Blanco, Mauricio Chiessa, Pablo Musetti, Stefanie Neukirch and Gustavo Saffores. The creative team includes visual design by Miguel Grompone, set and lighting by Laura Leifert and Sebastián Marrero, costumes by Florencia Guzzo, sound design by Gerardo Hernandez, vocal coaching by Sara Sabah, dramaturgical support by Martín Cedrés Silva and directing assistance by Camila Parard.

The performance is part of the Proyecto Sergio Blanco that Nave 10 Matadero is running in Madrid. It is one of two scenic readings that the venue offers of the same text, with casts and cultural contexts that differ from each other.