Empire of Solitude Explores Life and Poetry of Julia De Burgos – August 4-18

Flamboyán Theater in Denver is premiering their latest original work, Empire of Solitude August 4th – 18th at Buntport Theater in Denver.

Empire of Solitude is an experimental drama based on the poetry of Julia de Burgos (1914-1953) that chronicles her mental state in the last week of her life. Told through the eyes of the four personalities that Burgos embodies in her poetry–Feminine, Poetess, Revolutionary, and Wife–the play is an examination of the way misogyny, both societal and internalized, creates an isolated existence where it is impossible to be accepted by others while being true to yourself. Fueled by alcohol, despair, and biting humor, Julia de Burgos struggles to locate the key to finding peace in the waning hours of her life.

KGNU’s Veronica Straight-Lingo spoke with Director Narely Cortes and Playwright Jonathan Marcantoni about the show.