House of Desires at Court Theatre at the John and Joan Mullen Center for the Performing Arts

James Ijames, winner of the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for drama, presents House of Desires by Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, famed female playwright of the Spanish Golden Age. In this tantalizing comedy of intrigue, Don Pedro pines for Doña Leonor who is in love with Don Carlos, who is desired by Doña Ana, who is betrothed to Don Juan. This 17th-century romantic farce is a wild tale of confusion and mistaken identities complete with wily servants and witless nobles. Written by one major Mexican literary figure, poet, nun, and symbol of social resistance, House of Desires offers intrigue and insight in equal measure.