The theatrical potential in Silvina Ocampo's stories

The stories of the Argentinean writer Silvina Ocampo usually take place in closed spaces, where details and the accumulation of objects have an enormous importance. In addition, the characters wear costumes and masks. Combining all these elements makes it possible to affirm that Ocampo's narrative has a substantial load of spectacularity. In this article, I examine two plays inspired by Ocampo's stories: Don't Invent what You Don't Want to Exist (2014) by Agustin Pruzzo and Every Costume is Repugnant to those Who Wear it (2013) by Alfredo Martin. For this analysis, I will focus on the following theatrical elements: space, objects, lighting, mask, and silence. I found Anne Ubersfeld's and Patrice Pavis's theatrical dictionaries especially helpful. Likewise, the works of Peter Brook and Rafael Portillo were also appropriate.