The Xunta de Galicia is contributing to the production and promotion of semente de dramón, the winning project of the fifth edition of the Certamen Manuel María de Proyectos Teatrales, with a financial support of €15,000. The proposal, presented jointly by Ancoraxe Escénico and Compañía Morraoconto under the direction of Sara Rey and Rafa R. Martínez, will feature a minimum of 40 performances across various cities and towns in Galicia.
Fran Núñez, the director of the Centro Dramático Galego, participated in the award ceremony held at the Espacio Cultural Manuel María in A Coruña. The certamen not only supports creative work but also establishes an exhibition circuit that connects professional companies with audiences throughout Galicia.
In addition to the financial aid, the project is guaranteed at least 40 performances, thanks to the collaboration of local councils and participating theatre festivals. This biennial award is aimed at professional Galician companies and recognises the best theatrical proposal based on a work by Manuel María. Winning companies are required to stage their production within ten months, and the show will remain on the programme until at least the end of 2028.
Semente de dramón draws from the text Semente de dramón dos medios de comunicación to revisit Manuel María's farce with contemporary aesthetic and conceptual references. The proposal tackles themes of information overload and narrative control in the media through a modern theatrical language that incorporates music, songs, and choreography.
The jury unanimously praised the way the proposal delves into Manuel María's satirical approach through a diverse cast and artistic team. They also highlighted the investigation into who controls narratives in the media and the playful spirit of the production, which complements its critical dimension and connects the author's text with contemporary dramaturgy.
This edition of the certamen is supported by the municipalities of A Coruña, As Pontes de García Rodríguez, Ames, Arteixo, Barbadás, Betanzos, Brión, Cangas de Morrazo, Cambados, Carballo, Cariño, Carral, Catoira, Cedeira, Culleredo, Melide, Moaña, Monforte de Lemos, Negreira, O Barco de Valdeorras, O Grove, Oleiros, Padrón, Ponteareas, Pontevedra, Rianxo, Ribadeo, Ribeira, Sada, Santiago de Compostela, Tomiño, Verín, Vilagarcía de Arousa, and Viveiro.
