{"id":237582,"date":"2026-03-26T14:18:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T14:18:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/237582\/"},"modified":"2026-03-26T14:18:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T14:18:10","slug":"oakland-university-theatre-highlights-modern-gender-and-power-dynamics-through-a-17th-century-lens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/237582\/","title":{"rendered":"Oakland University Theatre Highlights Modern Gender and Power Dynamics through a 17th Century Lens"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Courage To Right A Woman’s Wrongs closes this weekend in the Varner Studio Theatre.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

Oakland University\u2019s School of Music, Theatre and Dance presents The<\/p>\n

Courage to Right a Woman\u2019s Wrongs March 19\u201329 in the Varner Studio Theatre.<\/p>\n

Written by Ana Caro Mall\u00e9n de Soto, one of the few women playwrights of Spain\u2019s Golden<\/p>\n

Age, the play blends romance, intrigue, and questions of identity in a bold and timely story.<\/p>\n

The production follows Do\u00f1a Leonor, a woman betrayed by the charming nobleman Don Juan, who promises marriage before abandoning her to pursue adventure abroad. Determined to reclaim her honor, Leonor disguises herself as Leonardo and travels to Flanders seeking revenge.<\/p>\n

Along the way, Leonor encounters Countess Estella, a noblewoman admired by many suitors<\/p>\n

including Don Juan, Prince Ludovico, and Don Fernando. When Estella unexpectedly falls in<\/p>\n

love with Leonardo, Leonor\u2019s carefully planned quest for vengeance becomes far more<\/p>\n

The story unfolds as Leonor navigates questions of justice, identity, and love, ultimately<\/p>\n

confronting what it means to step fully into one\u2019s truest self.<\/p>\n

\"Denetria<\/p>\n

Denetria Gibson in rehearsals as “Leonor\/Leonardo”<\/p>\n

The cast features Denetria Gibson as “Leonor\/Leonardo”, Gavin Carcamo as “Don Fernando”, and Crystal Orser as “Don Juan”, along with several other Oakland University Theatre students. The production is directed by Oscar Rodriguez Quiroz, Assistant Professor of Theatre at Oakland University, and is presented as a bilingual production by the Oakland University School of Music, Theatre & Dance in the Varner Studio Theatre.<\/p>\n

Originally written in the 17th century, The Courage to Right a Woman\u2019s Wrongs is notable not<\/p>\n

only for its dramatic storytelling but also for the voice behind it. Ana Caro Mall\u00e9n de Soto was a<\/p>\n

celebrated playwright during the Spanish Golden Age, a period in which few women were able<\/p>\n

to achieve recognition in the literary world. Her work remains significant for its sharp wit,<\/p>\n

complex characters, and exploration of gender and power.<\/p>\n

This Oakland University production highlights the play\u2019s enduring relevance while also centering<\/p>\n

conversations around queer and trans identity within the historical context of early modern<\/p>\n

Performances will take place March 19\u201329 in the Varner Studio Theatre on the campus of<\/p>\n

Tickets are available online at<\/p>\n

For more information about performances and events from Oakland University\u2019s School of<\/p>\n

Denetria Gibson \u2014 Leonor \/ Leonardo, Gavin Carcamo \u2014 Don Fernando, Crystal Orser \u2014 Don Juan, Bradley Jacobs \u2014 Prince Ludovico, Isabell Buendia \u2014 Countess Estela, Aaliyah Flint \u2014 Lisarda, Caylee Morgan \u2014 Flora, Olivia Pesina \u2014 Finea, Jay Harrison \u2014 Ribete, Nate Stelzer \u2014 Tomillo, Jacob Weldon \u2014 Tibaldo, Jadon Ebeling \u2014 Rufino, Ellise Dowd \u2014 Astolfo, Lizzy Richard \u2014 Godofre<\/p>\n

Bex Papazian \u2014 Stage Manager, Izzy Purcey \u2014 Assistant Stage Manager, Lorelei Preiss \u2014 Scenic Designer, Emma Garrett \u2014 Lighting Designer, Toni Davison \u2014 Costume Designer, Molly Gamber \u2014 Assistant Dramaturg, Jaci Taylor \u2014 Hair & Makeup Designer, Ash Ritter \u2014 Sound Designer, Sara Czerniawski \u2014 Properties Designer<\/p>\n

Adam Rivera \u2014 Assistant Fight Choreographer, Ian Finfrock \u2014 Assistant Fight Choreographer, Adriel Ruben Moraes \u2014 Dance Choreographer<\/p>\n

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