"Nothing to Do with Love": and Other Plays

"Nothing to Do with Love: And Other Plays" is a collection of major works by Argentine playwright Santiago Loza, exploring the lives of marginalized individuals living outside Buenos Aires. Loza's dramaturgy gives voice to those affected by economic policies and social changes, highlighting the richness of Argentinas contemporary theater.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 252 pages
Publication date: 23 May 2022
Publisher: Seagull Books London Ltd

"Nothing to Do with Love: And Other Plays" is a groundbreaking collection that brings together, for the first time in English, several of Santiago Loza's major works, along with visual documentation of the playwright's productions and their historical and thematic contexts. For nearly twenty years, Loza has been penning scripts that vividly capture the experiences of marginalized individuals who reside outside Buenos Aires or in its overlooked barrios, delving into how rural, working-class, and otherwise marginalized individuals navigate a reality distinct from many of the urban audiences who flock to the nation's theater. Loza's dramaturgy centers on individuals who lead lives as seamstresses, orphans, ranch hands, or disaffected adults, openly discussing their problems without any expectation of resolution. His plays offer a profound sense of the richness of Argentina's contemporary theater by giving voice to individuals whose lives are intricately intertwined with the economic fallout caused by Argentina's adoption of neoliberal policies and the economic crash of 2001, as well as with the nation's rapidly evolving perspectives on race, gender identity, and sexuality.

This remarkable anthology will not only rekindle interest in the contemporary theaters of Argentina, Mexico, Panama, Uruguay, and Venezuela but also serve as a valuable resource for scholars, students, and theater enthusiasts alike. By shedding light on the works of Santiago Loza, this book contributes to our understanding of Latin American drama and its profound impact on the region's cultural and social landscape.

Dimension: 191 x 152 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780857428974