PLAGIO by Jean-Pierre Martinez at Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston

Plagio is a rather amoral take on the literary world. Jean Pierre Martinez, himself a victim of plagiarism a few years ago, chooses intrigue and black humor to offer an implacable picture of the literary world in all its naked pettiness and pomposity. How plagiarism may lead to iniquity and how the iniquity may lead to glory rather than shame…

Gente de Teatro is celebrating its 28th season with the US premiere of PLAGIO by French playwright Jean-Pierre Martinez.

Since the publication of his first novel, Alex, the recipient of a prestigious award, has been basking in his reputation as an author in vogue while collecting his copyright money. He is about to become the recipient of the Cruz de Caballeros de las Artes y las Letras Award bestowed by the Ministry of Culture. His wife Gloria, whose fortune and connections played a big role in enhancing his reputation is helping him get his speech ready for the ceremony. However, this is exactly the moment when Alex receives the unexpected visit of an unknown woman who could put his “success story” in jeopardy.

This play is directed by Marcela Salas. ALL PERFORMANCES ARE IN SPANISH. English Surtitles are not available for this production.

Plagio features Gente de Teatro members, Esteban Gago, Ana Ilvento Scuseria & Claudia Soroka.

Gente de Teatro greatly appreciates the support of Eduardo Nuñez and Blue Wave Supplier Development Platform, Underwriter of Gente de Teatro's performance on Sunday, March 26. GdT also relies on the generous support of the Consulate General of Argentina in Houston, the Consulate General of Spain, Casa Argentina de Houston, Casa de España en Houston, Telemundo Houston & the Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston.

Information: www.gentedeteatro.org, mail@gentedeteatro.org

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