Pilar shines in one woman performance - 9 Parts of Desire
The purpose of 9 Parts of Desire is to get us thinking about Iraqis not in sectarian or sociological terms but as individuals. Thinking about them this way, coming face to face with the fucked-up lives of civilians caught between the most astonishing military machine ever created and an evil...
The play 9 Parts of Desire, written by Heather Raffo, delves into the lives of Iraqi women, portraying their struggles, resilience, and humanity amidst war and oppression. Based on interviews conducted over 11 years, the one-woman show presents a series of vivid, diverse characters, from a young girl navigating the sounds of war to a revolutionary recounting tragic losses. Pilar Uribe’s performance brings these voices to life with remarkable nuance, capturing the desperation, hope, and anguish of individuals caught in the tide of history. Central to the narrative is Layal, a painter who hides the stories of oppressed women within her art, serving as an allegory for Raffo’s own storytelling. The play ultimately examines the universal pain of powerlessness, the cyclical nature of survival, and the enduring strength of human spirit in the face of unthinkable hardship.
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Broward Palm Beach New Times. (2007, April 26). Women of Iraq. https://www.browardpalmbeach.com/arts/women-of-iraq-6309925