Description

The curtain opens on a scorching August night, when the city’s streets pulse with the sounds of the annual festival. A three‑storey façade dominates the stage, its portal flanked by a bustling pharmacy, a sweet‑smelling churro shop, and a lively tavern. The air is thick with heat, music, and the chatter of revelers whose steps echo the rhythm of the celebration.

At the heart of the scene sit Don Hilarión, the pharmacist, and the earnest Don Sebastián, trading witty verses about dubious remedies while the local chulapas—bright‑spirited working‑class women—flutter about, their laughter mingling with the clink of glasses. Young lovers, nervous servants, and cheeky patrons weave in and out, hinting at budding attractions and the simmering jealousy that threatens to spoil the night’s merriment.

The piece bursts with lyrical humor, from playful duets about “brutal” scientific claims to spirited choruses that capture the festive spirit of the verbena. Listeners are invited to soak up the colorful atmosphere, feel the heat of the summer night, and enjoy a snapshot of urban life where romance, rivalry, and rib‑tickling dialogue dance together in a single, unforgettable act.

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