UVA, Department of Drama (Spring 2018)

Performed at the Ruth Caplin Theater

Written and Directed by Dave Dalton

“Doña Ines”

Freely adapted from Don Gil de las calzas verdes, the 17th century work of Tirso de Molina. Dalton updates the play to a contemporary view of a woman who seeks revenge after having been dumped by her lover.  The resulting tragi-comic play follows Doña Juana who is jilted by Don Gil for a wealthier woman. Juana steals his identity and uses it to win the heart of his new love as her revenge.  Complications arise, both comic and tragic, as Juana goes from victim to villain.