Dallas, October 25, 2025
News Summary
Ochre House Theater is set to present a new production titled ‘Libro de Los Sueños Olvidados’ as part of the Dallas Flamenco Festival. Written and directed by Matthew Posey, the play centers on two sisters who steal an enchanted book and conjure a fantasy world filled with magical creatures. This unique twist on Flamenco combines elements of folklore, spectacle, and powerful performances from world-class artists. Audiences can expect an emotional and visually imaginative experience that merges dance-driven storytelling with theatrical spectacle.
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Ochre House Theater to present a fantasy flamenco play as part of the 2025 Dallas Flamenco Festival
Ochre House Theater is collaborating with the 2025 Dallas Flamenco Festival. The production is titled Libro de Los Sueños Olvidados. The play is written and directed by Artistic Director Matthew Posey. The story centers on two homely sisters who steal an enchanted book of spells called The Book of Forgotten Dreams and attempt to cast a spell to become glamorous movie stars, but instead conjure a fantasy world full of magical creatures, witches, and the Moon King and Queen.
Key details and immediate context
The production brings a unique twist to the Flamenco art form by combining elements of spectacle, fantasy, folklore, and powerful performances. The staging is intended to expand the visual and narrative range of Flamenco while retaining the art form’s expressive and intimate qualities. The ensemble for these productions features world-class Flamenco artists.
Ochre House Theater has collaborated with the Dallas Flamenco Festival every year since 2012. Matthew Posey has previously created significant works such as Perro y Sangre and Buñuel Descending. The theater has a history of focusing on iconic figures in its productions, with past figures explored by Posey including Ernest Hemingway, Dracula, and Spanish filmmaker Luis Buñuel.
Related programming and scheduling
This year, Posey is focusing on Pablo Picasso with the production Picasso: Matador de Malaga. The play explores Picasso’s life, his lovers, his travels, and the loneliness that influenced his work. Performances for Picasso: Matador de Malaga are scheduled for June 28 through July 1. Ticket prices for the performance are $25, available at ochrehousetheater.com.
Artistic aims and venue fit
Flamenco performances are characterized by their intimacy and are ideally suited for small venues like Ochre House. Posey emphasizes the cultural connection of Flamenco to the Latino community and frames these productions as part of a continuing engagement with cultural memory and contemporary expression. The spirit of the theater is rooted in a commitment to joyful expression through art, especially Flamenco.
What audiences can expect
Audiences can expect a blend of dance-driven storytelling and theatrical spectacle. The plot device of The Book of Forgotten Dreams opens pathways to visually imaginative sequences that include mythic figures such as the Moon King and Queen, witches, and other magical creatures. The production aims to pair Flamenco’s emotional intensity with an expanded fantasy context, presenting dramatic scenes that rely on both movement and theatrical staging.
Production history and continuity
Ochre House Theater’s ongoing partnership with the Dallas Flamenco Festival supports a multi-year programmatic relationship, with annual collaborations that have continued since 2012. Matthew Posey’s recent and past projects indicate a pattern of hybrid works that mix theatrical biography, folklore, and genre elements. The current season pairs the fantastical Libro de Los Sueños Olvidados with a biographical exploration in Picasso: Matador de Malaga.
FAQ
What festival is Ochre House Theater collaborating with?
Ochre House Theater is collaborating with the 2025 Dallas Flamenco Festival.
What is the title of the new production?
The production is titled Libro de Los Sueños Olvidados.
Who wrote and directed the play?
The play is written and directed by Artistic Director Matthew Posey.
What is the central plot device in the play?
The story revolves around two homely sisters who steal an enchanted book of spells.
What is the enchanted book called?
The book is called The Book of Forgotten Dreams.
What do the sisters try to do with the book?
The sisters aim to cast a spell to become glamorous movie stars.
What happens instead of their intended goal?
Instead of achieving their goal, they conjure a fantasy world.
Who appears in the fantasy world?
The fantasy world includes magical creatures, witches, and the Moon King and Queen.
How long has Ochre House Theater collaborated with the Dallas Flamenco Festival?
Ochre House Theater has collaborated with the Dallas Flamenco Festival every year since 2012.
What are some previous works by Matthew Posey?
Matthew Posey has previously created significant works such as Perro y Sangre and Buñuel Descending.
Which iconic figures has the theater focused on in past productions?
Past iconic figures explored by Posey include Ernest Hemingway, Dracula, and Spanish filmmaker Luis Buñuel.
What is Matthew Posey focusing on this year?
This year, Posey is focusing on Pablo Picasso with the production Picasso: Matador de Malaga.
What does the Picasso production explore?
The play explores Picasso’s life, his lovers, his travels, and the loneliness that influenced his work.
When are the performances for Picasso: Matador de Malaga?
Performances for Picasso: Matador de Malaga are scheduled for June 28 through July 1.
How much do tickets cost and where are they available?
Ticket prices for the performance are $25, available at ochrehousetheater.com.
How does the production relate to Flamenco as an art form?
The play brings a unique twist to the Flamenco art form.
What qualities of Flamenco does Ochre House emphasize?
Flamenco performances are characterized by their intimacy and are ideally suited for small venues like Ochre House.
What cultural connection does Posey emphasize?
Posey emphasizes the cultural connection of Flamenco to the Latino community.
What describes the ensemble for these productions?
The ensemble for these productions features world-class Flamenco artists.
What is the spirit of the theater rooted in?
The spirit of the theater is rooted in a commitment to joyful expression through art, especially Flamenco.
Production features and quick reference
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Production title | Libro de Los Sueños Olvidados |
| Festival | 2025 Dallas Flamenco Festival |
| Writer / Director | Artistic Director Matthew Posey |
| Central plot device | The Book of Forgotten Dreams |
| Fantasy elements | Magical creatures, witches, Moon King and Queen |
| Related Picasso production dates | June 28 through July 1 |
| Ticket price (Picasso) | $25 |
| Tickets available at | ochrehousetheater.com |
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- Wikipedia: Flamenco
- Google Search: Flamenco theater
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Flamenco
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