It explores mental health and the complexity of family relationships through intergenerational dialogue On March 21, the Teatro de la Aduana will open the second season of the internationally award-winning play “My Son Walks Just a Little Slower.” After a first season in 2024, which was attended by more than 600 people, the production returns with a new opportunity for Costa Rican audiences to experience this story. Directed by Gladys Alzate and performed by the GarúaTeatro company, this play by Croatian playwright Ivor Martinić invites you on a “deep and moving emotional journey,” according to the Ministry of Culture .
The play immerses us in the dynamics of a family dealing with Branko’s neurodegenerative disease. He is a young man whose physical condition confronts him with constant challenges. However, the true story lies in the internal conflicts, love, frustrations, and hope that surround his loved ones.
Through a sensitive text, the staging reveals the complexity of human relationships, the struggle for acceptance, and resilience in the face of adversity, the organization adds. A luxury cast in this production For actor Manfred Ramírez, who plays Branko, taking on this role is a significant challenge: “It’s about creating a character who lives with a physical disability without falling into stereotypes, showing his humanity beyond his condition. “It has led me to reflect on how we experience fragility and strength in daily life, and how theater ha.