Echoes of Sorrow: Picasso's Guernica, READERS THEATER SCRIPT, drama, read aloud
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"Echoes of Sorrow: Picasso’s Guernica" READERS THEATER SCRIPT read aloud, public speaking
TOPICS: Picasso, Guernica, Art, War,
This readers' theater script takes about 15 minutes to read aloud.
There are 7 speaking roles.
10 enrichment activities--Read/write, build, sculpt, music, research, draw/paint
"Echoes of Sorrow: Picasso’s Guernica" is a poignant play set in Paris, France, in 1937, amidst the aftermath of the devastating bombing of Guernica, Spain, during the Spanish Civil War. The play revolves around the renowned artist Pablo Picasso and his muse, Dora Maar, as they grapple with the horrors of war and seek to express the suffering of innocent victims through art.
In Act I, Picasso and Dora are deeply disturbed by the news of the bombing and resolve to respond creatively. Picasso begins work on a new painting, abandoning a previous commission, which he intends to depict the senseless violence and brutality inflicted upon Guernica. As he paints, he is haunted by vivid nightmares of the destruction and helplessness.
In Act II, Picasso and Dora travel to Guernica to witness the devastation firsthand, encountering survivors who share harrowing accounts of the massacre. The visit only intensifies Picasso's determination to convey the tragedy through his art. However, his nightmares persist, reflecting the ongoing trauma and anguish.
In Act III, Picasso completes his masterpiece, "Guernica," a powerful and evocative portrayal of the horrors of war. When interviewed by a journalist, Picasso refuses to explain the symbolism, emphasizing that it is for the viewers to interpret. He announces that the painting will be exhibited in New York until Spain embraces democracy again.
The play concludes with a sense of reverence for Picasso's creation, which echoes the suffering of the victims and serves as a timeless reminder of the human cost of conflict. As life in Paris continues bustling outside, the weight of the artist's creation lingers, resonating with the audience long after the curtains close.
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