Anacaona – Acerina Amador – Teatro Leal

Anacaona was born from the discovery of a salsa piece dedicated to the Taíno princess who, in 1503, chose the gallows over becoming the concubine of a Castilian conquistador. She has since become a symbol of resistance for indigenous peoples and Caribbean women. Her legacy has transcended the borders of present-day Dominican Republic and Haiti, inspiring independence movements in the 19th century — as José Martí recalled — and even lending her name to a celebrated all-female Cuban son orchestra. Following the genealogy of her memory, Acerina Amador and Fernando López come together to weave nearby echoes in the Canary Islands, recovering erased figures from the islands and narrating the stories of women who throughout history have stood against colonial power. The piece creates a parallel between historical forms of resistance to colonialism and everyday resistance to the obedience and discipline imposed by our current societies, challenging the audience to question their own behaviour. With humour, irony and a hybrid language, Anacaona invites audiences to feel, understand and personally experience an essential question: How do we confront and position ourselves in the face of the duty to obey? IMPORTANT: Tickets for PMR seats at Teatro Leal must be purchased through the following designated channels: by phone, conta