‘Boleros for the Disenchanted’ at Players Club of Swarthmore.

At the heart of Boleros for the Disenchanted lies a bittersweet yet ultimately uplifting exploration of love, resilience, and the passage of time. It’s a story that reflects the everyday reality of marriage — the quiet struggles, the sacrifices, and the moments of grace — all framed within the larger cycle of generations.

Marriage, like the generational cycle, is a balance of holding on and letting go, of keeping certain traditions while daring to evolve. We see the characters wrestle with the undignified struggles that come with time, but also the unshakable belief that love, in all its imperfections, is worth holding on to.

Each new generation carries the lessons of the past while adding their own mark to the world, just as couples must learn to evolve together, sometimes slowly, sometimes painfully, but always striving forward. Life and love evolve, step by step, with moments of sorrow balanced by unexpected joy. And in this dance, even in the face of challenges, we find something deeply uplifting: the courage to keep loving, to keep trying, and to keep moving forward, together. – Director Natalie Payán

• Desiree Lara as Doña Milla (A1) & Flora (A2)

• Randino as Don Fermín (A1) & Eusebio (A2)

• Dee Phillips as Flora (A1) & Eve (A2) (PCS Debut)

• Luis Aguilar as Manuelo (A1) & Priest (A2) (PCS Debut)

• Jalina Wayser as Petra (A1) & Monica (A2) (PCS Debut)

• Carlos Jiga as Eusebio (A1) & Oskar (A2)

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