Teresina S.A.

This is the introductory chapter. We are in August, on the last day of the Gràcia Neighborhood festivities, and all the neighbors are getting ready for the theater show that concludes the celebrations. Les Teresines’ flat has been chosen for the rehearsal. Amidst the mess and chaos, the audience will meet all the characters of the series

We are settled in the middle of November. Les Teresines are working on a very special order: they are creating an object that is commonly associated with Fool’s Day (in Spain on 28th of December). Simultaneously, a neighbor’s assembly is taking place in Les Teresines’ apartment to elect the new president of the Homeowners Association, which triggers various reactions.

We are in December, and as always during these special dates, Les Teresines receive a multitude of orders. The orders continue to pile up, but they must keep working to fulfill them all. Naturally, the main topic of discussion revolves around Christmas time. Simultaneously, there is a new neighbor in the building, and all the women are curious to know more about him. Being very welcoming, Les Teresines extend their hospitality and invite him in.

It is January, and there is a flurry of sewing happening in Les Teresines’ apartment as they are busy creating Carnival fancy dresses for the big shopping centers. Les Teresines have a deep love for Carnival and have decided to make some fancy dresses for the neighborhood as well. Meanwhile, an important event is on the horizon: a wedding. Angelina’s daughter is getting married.

It is February, and the weather is bitterly cold. Just a few days before Easter, Les Teresines receive a truly special order: they are tasked with embroidering a shroud for the statue of the Virgin Mary belonging to an Easter Fraternity comprised of Andalusians living in Catalonia who yearn for their traditions. To ensure a perfect fit, the Virgin Mary herself is brought into the apartment, sparking amusing tales centered around the caretaker, who is responsible for safeguarding the statue.

It is March. Les Teresines are making the palms for Palm Sunday. Pepe and Rafa, the homosexual couple living on the fourth floor, ask Les Teresines for a very special favor. Les Teresines love helping others, but in this particular instance, they are unsure about what to do. However, they ultimately agree to fulfill their request.

It is still March, and there are only a few days left until Saint Joseph’s Festivities. In the apartment block where they live, a strong smell of gunpowder fills the air. They are preparing an order of Chinese pyrotechnic rockets. Upstairs, Paca, the Valencian neighbor, holds the position of president of the House of “Falleros de Gracia.” In her unique way, she is getting ready for the “plantá” (the installation) of the “falla” (Valencian cardboard-made structures to be burned as bonfires) in the middle of Plaça del Sol.

The night before Saint George’s Day, Les Teresines are busy packaging red roses in plastic boxes. These roses will be distributed to customers at a supermarket the following morning. Meanwhile, Maria Teresa, one of Les Teresines’ sisters, reads an advertisement in the newspaper about a new computer system that can determine your ideal companion. Curiosity piqued, a gentleman arrives to meet his ideal lady. In the end, it is Rosita who is the fortunate woman to find her perfect match.

As is the tradition every year in June, Les Teresines receive an order to create red scarves for the “Sanfermines” in Pamplona. Coincidentally, Teresina, the eldest sister, is also celebrating her Saint’s Day, Santa Teresa of Portugal. All the neighbors extend their congratulations to her. However, in the apartment next door, a brothel has recently opened for business.

It is July, and the heat has arrived. Les Teresines are adding the final touches to an order of Spanish souvenir dolls, including dancers and bullfighters, for a local souvenir shop. Upon noticing that the neighbor’s shoe shop is getting a fresh coat of paint, they decide to paint their own apartment as well. Living amidst the painters, the ongoing order of the “dancing dolls,” and the renovations, the situation reaches a tipping point where the combination of these elements creates a chaotic atmosphere, and it seems like an uproar is about to unfold.

The cycle comes full circle, and August has arrived once again. A whole year has passed, and the major festivities are approaching. The neighbors decide to adorn the streets, and Les Teresines’ place is chosen as the workshop where they will assemble the decorations. For the opening dance of the main celebration, the committee has hired a renowned artist, Núria Feliu. However, due to unforeseen problems, they are forced to improvise a dressing room.