This appeal was made following the staging of “Pareja abierta” (Open Couple), a classic work of Italian drama.    At the end of the performance, Cuban actor Renecito de la Cruz highlighted the inactivity of the coastal town’s main theater, which remains closed pending major renovations.

  The creators underscored the paradox of a community that packs out temporary venues yet lacks a suitable, permanent space for the performing arts. This situation places heritage management at the heart of the Caribbean nation’s cultural debate.

  Under the artistic direction of Amaury Gonzalez and Yanko Marrero, the production recontextualized the original text by Italian Nobel laureates Dario Fo and Franca Rame.

  The adaptation brought the classic piece into the contemporary Cuban setting to foster a direct dialogue with the audience.

  The lead roles, played by actress Alina Molina and De la Cruz himself, resulted into the examination of interpersonal power dynamics.

  Experts noted that the performance reaffirmed public interest in dramatic arts within a festival that is primarily cinematic in nature.

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