Mechi Bove Explores Family Dynamics in New Play

Why this is here: Bove built the character of Blanca, despite being naturally optimistic, to portray someone “depressed, angry, and resentful” — a challenge for the actress.

Mechi Bove premieres her play Amanece de Noche on May 17th in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The play centers on Blanca, a woman caring for her father who has cognitive decline. Bove wrote the play after a period of frustration with acting roles, initially starting with a one-woman show about an actress struggling to find work.

She intentionally explores universal themes of family, prompted by advice from her mentor, Jorge Maestro. Amanece de Noche features Sheila Saslavsky, Sonia Aleman, Julieta Presutto, and Rolo Sosiuk, and examines the shift in roles when children become caregivers to their parents. Bove emphasizes her willingness to collaborate with director Pedro Velázquez, allowing his vision to shape her work as an actress.

Bove acknowledges the play leaves some questions open regarding unspoken family issues and the true meaning of kinship. She and Sheila Saslavsky produce the play, with a full creative team supporting their vision.