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Play Patricio, 1972

The 28th September 1972 "Play Patricio" started at the Teatro Jacinto Benavente in Madrid, this play was written by Emilio Romero and it was directed by Alberto Closas.

Cast:

Alberto Closas - Patricio

María Asquerino

Antonio Bardis

María del Rosal

María Dolores Gordón

Katia Loritz

María Montez

Esperanza Roy

Yumi Yamada

Susana Mayo

These publicity photos are from: October and November 1972 ABC and 15th October 1972 La Estafeta Literaria.

ABC Hemeroteca

Biblioteca Virtual de Prensa Histórica

[tina-aumont]

Actresses (María II at the left) with co-star and director Alberto Closas in the press conference to present his new play "Play Patricio" in which he plays Patricio, one of the main characters. The press stated that Maria II had mischievous eyes and laughing mouth.

At the press conference held yesterday afternoon at the Pedro Chicote beverage museum, at the presentation of "Play Patricio", Alberto Closas announced the theatrical novelty of the unique performance. Alberto Closas said: "Doing two theater shows is a hell of a job. That's why we are going to do the experience of one session per day, at half past eight in the afternoon, which is a suitable time for Madrid society, who is less of a night owl and more of an early riser."

The great actor and director also said that on Sundays the performance will be at seven in the afternoon, and that on Fridays and Saturdays there will be two performances. He added later that the European actors with whom he had spoken were very surprised that the Spanish acted in two sessions a day, which they "considered a crazy undertaking." He also stated that football has set the standard for what should be done regarding show time. Like soccer, theater, which is a social spectacle, must be incorporated into the daily activities of Madrid residents and, therefore, it must be done during social hours.

Photos by Leo, article by Serafín Adame.

Pueblo, 23rd September 1972.

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