Cuban residents in the Spanish capital will have the opportunity this Saturday at Librería Arenales in Madrid to enjoy a theatrical reading of La Capital del Sol, a three-act tragicomedy written by Island playwright César Pérez.

The event will begin this Saturday, December 21, at 7:00 p.m. (local time) at the mentioned venue, located at Calle de Vallehermoso 110, in the Chamberí neighborhood, as confirmed to CiberCuba by the Spanish-American organization FUNDarte, which was involved in organizing it.

The reading of the work will feature a cast of well-known actors, including María Isabel Díaz, Beatriz Viñas, Rey Montesinos, Carlos Alejandro Halley, Raúl Capote, Grisell Monzón, Betiza Bismark, Claudia Muñiz, and Michel Labarta, who will take part in the inaugural session, according to a press release sent to our editorial team.

The Capital of the Sun, described by its author as a tragicomedy in three acts, takes place in Miami, a city that he calls "that other Cuban capital."

Through a narrative that blends the comedic and the dramatic, César Pérez explores the complexities of the lives of Cuban exiles, marked by survival "between the unscrupulous and the murky."

It is a work about the resilience of emigrants from the Caribbean nation after being "spat out from the island's hell," the note indicates.

The presentation is part of the "Lecturas al fin" series, an initiative coordinated by the creative collective Forma Foco, which in this edition is supported by the Hispanic-American foundation FUNDarte.

The cycle includes 12 readings and performative actions between November 2024 and April 2025, aimed at promoting Cuban authors within the Spanish cultural scene and fostering new creative collaborations.

César Pérez, born in Vueltas, Villa Clara, in 1973, is a poet, translator, novelist, and playwright. This is his first literary publication. He graduated in journalism from the University of Havana and holds master’s degrees in Hispanic literatures from the University of Iowa and Harvard University. Since 2004, he has been residing in Boston, Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions about the work "La Capital del Sol" and the Cuban exile in Miami

What is the work "La Capital del Sol" about, presented in Madrid?

The play "La Capital del Sol," written by César Pérez, is a tragicomedy in three acts set in Miami, which the author describes as "that other Cuban capital." It explores the complexities of Cuban exiles' lives, characterized by survival in an environment "between the unscrupulous and the murky."

Who is participating in the theatrical reading of "La Capital del Sol" in Madrid?

The theatrical reading features a cast of renowned actors including María Isabel Díaz, Beatriz Viñas, Rey Montesinos, Carlos Alejandro Halley, Raúl Capote, Grisell Monzón, Betiza Bismark, Claudia Muñiz, and Michel Labarta. These actors will take part in the inaugural session at the Arenales Bookstore in Madrid.

What is the purpose of the "Lecturas al fin" series in which "La Capital del Sol" is featured?

The "Lecturas al fin" cycle aims to promote Cuban authors within the Spanish cultural sphere and foster new creative collaborations. This cycle includes 12 readings and performative actions between November 2024 and April 2025, coordinated by the creative collective Forma Foco and supported by FUNDarte.

What significance does Miami hold as a theme in the work "La Capital del Sol"?

Miami is described by César Pérez, the author of "La Capital del Sol," as "that other Cuban capital." The city serves as a symbolic backdrop that reflects the experience of the Cuban exile, a place where many Cubans have rebuilt their lives away from the island, facing challenges and creating new communities.