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An Impersonation of Angels or the Enigma of Desire (Impressions

of the Life of Salvador Dali)

by Dan Carbone
article by Hiya Swanhuyser in SF Weekly February 18, 2004

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If behind every great man is a great woman, it stands to reason that behind one of the world's greatest male surrealists was a very odd gal. The life of Salvador Dali is the subject of local playwright Dan Carbone's latest foray onto the stage, An Impersonation of Angels or the Enigma of Desire (Impressions of the Life of Salvador Dali), which appears to focus not only on the artist, but also on his wife, Gala, a powerful, not altogether sympathetic character. Many other influences on the mustachioed painter appear as well -- teachers, friends, fishwives -- but critics seem captivated by this little-known woman. A reworking of Carbone's Salvador Dali Talks to the Animals (which won awards at the Exit Theatre's Absurdist Series in 2000), the play is in the capable hands of Kaliyuga Arts. Notably, the role of Gala is reprised by Erica Blue, who was lauded for her portrayal of the lobster-wearing spouse.

Impersonation opens tonight at 8 (and continues through March 13) at the Exit on Taylor, 277 Taylor (at Ellis), S.F. Admission is $10-20; call 431-8423 or visit www.kaliyuga.com.
-- Hiya Swanhuyser

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