Cuban Hero José Martí's Short Story Inspires Theatrical Production in Dominican Republic

El camarón encantado (The Enchanted Shrimp), a theatrical production inspired by the short story of the same name written by Cuban national hero and literary figure José Martí, has been added to the lineup of the Fifth Season of Teatro Banreservas in the Dominican Republic.

Performances are scheduled for Saturday, March 21, and Sunday, March 22, at 5:30 p.m. local time, at the Centro Cultural Banreservas, under the production of Teatro Sonrisitas.

The production brings to the stage one of Latin American children's literature's most enduring stories — a narrative that invites audiences to reflect on the dangers of greed and the value of humility. The tale follows the journey of a humble fisherman who, after receiving the help of a magical shrimp, is forced to confront the consequences of his wife's increasingly excessive wishes.

The show is part of a broader theatrical calendar running throughout the month of March as part of the Fifth Season of Teatro Banreservas, an initiative designed to promote national performing arts and introduce theater to new and wider audiences.

The season was inaugurated last weekend at the Sala Ravelo of the Teatro Nacional Eduardo Brito with La gran depresión, written by Félix Sabroso, starring Elvira Taveras and Lumy Lizardo, under the direction of Indiana Brito and produced by Juancito Rodríguez.

This edition is dedicated to Dominican theater practitioner Giovanny Cruz, a prominent figure in the training and development of theatrical arts in the country.

Artistic producer and project creator Guillermo Cordero expressed gratitude for the support of the Banco de Reservas de la República Dominicana, noting that the season has consolidated itself as a key platform for advancing Dominican theatrical productions.

In addition to El camarón encantado, the season's programming includes productions such as Las fábulas de Juan Niní, Para subir al cielo, Emocionario, La Odisea, Liborio, and the comedy Mis tres suegras, with performances scheduled in both Santo Domingo and Santiago de los Caballeros throughout the month.