BERKLEE A LES ARTS
A Room in the Desert
October 16th and 17th 2024 · 7.30 pm
Teatre Martín i Soler
“A Room in the Desert” is an exploration of the evolution of female
autonomy through the lens of artistic expression. The show
juxtaposes the life of young Manon Lescaut, whose fate was dictated
by men, with the liberating narratives found in Virginia Woolf’s “A
Room of One’s Own”.
While Manon is trapped in a world where her decision-making is limited by societal norms and lack of financial independence, Virginia Woolf presents protagonists that seek autonomy over their lives and creative expression.
“A Room in the Desert” honors female artists that, like Manon, started their career around the age of 16, and that defied societal expectations to carve a space of their own. Through the music of Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Nina Simone, and Madonna to name a few, the show illuminates the stark contrast between a past where women were often silenced and a present where they can possess the freedom , resources, and tools to shape their destinies.
While Manon is trapped in a world where her decision-making is limited by societal norms and lack of financial independence, Virginia Woolf presents protagonists that seek autonomy over their lives and creative expression.
“A Room in the Desert” honors female artists that, like Manon, started their career around the age of 16, and that defied societal expectations to carve a space of their own. Through the music of Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Nina Simone, and Madonna to name a few, the show illuminates the stark contrast between a past where women were often silenced and a present where they can possess the freedom , resources, and tools to shape their destinies.
