Introduction:

Carmen: Every year since 1822, the independence of our Peru is celebrated in the month of July.

Nicol: In order to commemorate this date, we have made this theater.

Mafer: We will learn a little more about how is important this month for the country.

Morales: Good Morning, We hope you like it, let's start.

Act 1
-A boy and his sister enter the scene-
Rafael: Sister today in class they left us a homework to investigate the Independence of Peru

Danna: yes? How interesting¡¡¡¡

Rafael: Yes, but it is very long. Could you help me to investigate the main thing?

Danna: Sure, here I have a book that can help us

Danna: Listen, On July 15, 1821, the act of independence of our nation would be signed after constant struggles
towards the total freedom of the people

-listens the attentive younger brother-

-The characters enter and the brothers gradually move away from the stage-

Councilors, mayors, clergy and Trustees are observed talking about the future that the country will have with the
signing of the act.

Characters:

Mayor

10 Councilors

2 attorney trustees

the secular clergy of Lima

Jose de San Martin

Manuel Perez de Tudela

Lara: I bring here the act of independence already drawn up, I paid close attention to the details.

Reategui: Distinguished neighbors sign, as this will guarantee the total freedom of our nation

Snayder (referring to the other alderman): It's time to sign, for a new republic

Daza: Yes, I can't wait to leave all this viceroyalty behind

Pacherre: Hey, do you think that this way the occupation troops will leave us alone?

Chimbo: that doesn't matter! Think of all the appointments we'll be getting when this is over.

Morales: That's right, plus the patriotic spirit will be revived.

Arone: Are you sure? What if the viceroy regains power?

Katherine: Impossible, it will never happen with San Martin on our side.

Ormeño, Alverca y Valentino: Yes, let's sign at once.

Salazar: Hurry up, the faster the better.

Mendoza: I already signed.

Ormeño: This will be exposed to the public a few days later, right?

Alverca: Yes, let's hope these Creoles can understand

Valentino: I hope they don't take away all our slaves. Who would clean my house if not?

Reategui: Have no fear, I'm sure this will benefit us aristocrats.

Danna: San Martín enters the room; everyone looks amazed and the place remains in silence.

Gabriel: I come here to reaffirm the freedom of the Peruvian people over Spain, this is the result of their constant
struggle, they deserve freedom.

Ferrari: We thank God for allowing us to be free again

Danna: They all sign and San Martin and the Mayor shake hands, all attendees applaud in the background, this will
give way to the independence proclaimed that same month.

Act 2
-The aunt of both enters the room -

Rafael: wow that's interesting, continue with the story please

Karla: What are you reading?

Danna: Regarding the Independence of Peru, we just arrived at the part of the proclamation.

Rafael: Aunt, do you want to read?

Karla: Sure!

Karla: Don Jose de San Martín proclaims and swears the Independence of Peru in the Plaza Mayor of Lima in front of
the Peruvian people with the following words:

Gabriel: "Peru from This Moment Is Free and Independent by The General Will of The People and by the Justice of
Their Cause That God Defends Long Live the Homeland! Long Live Liberty! Long Live Independence!

People: long live!

Quispe: We are free

Mafer: our struggles paid off!

Azumi: No more slaves in a free homeland

Xiomara: I will no longer be punished for respecting my traditions

Evelia: We will no longer have to live under the shadow of the Spanish.

Callupe: Thank you very much San Martin

Elvita: You see, I told you that one day we would leave Spain behind

Bazan: Long live our freedom

THE WHOLE TOWN APPLAUDES AND SHOUTS LIVE.

Karla: Shortly after, San Martin and Simon Bolívar would talk about the future of the country.
Cesar: I could never have General San Martin under my orders

Gabriel: Then there is only one solution left

Cesar: which one?

Gabriel: My resignation

Cesar: Your resignation?

Gabriel: I will make my position available to the congress.

Karla: This is how I would start a new chapter of freedom in our nation.

Rafael: Wow, how nice it is to learn more about the history of my Peru and the perseverance of our people.

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