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Veracruz Theater Company Takes Stage in Mexico City

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • The University of Veracruzana Theater Organization (Orteuv) will present four plays in Mexico City in September and October.
  • Orteuv is Mexico's oldest theater company, with its first performances dating back to 1953.
  • The performances aim to showcase Orteuv's work nationally and allow it to be seen by a wider audience.

The University of Veracruzana Theater Organization (Orteuv) is set to make a significant impact on Mexico City's cultural scene with four distinct plays scheduled for September and October. Titled "La Orteuv toma la ciudad" (Orteuv Takes the City), this program represents a substantial presentation for the company in the capital.

It's like doing four weeks. We start with one within the framework of the UNAM International University Theater Festival (FITU) and the other three go as a residency at the INBAL's Cultural Center of the Forest.

— Mario EspinosaArtistic director of Orteuv describing the scope of the Mexico City program.

Mario Espinosa, Orteuv's artistic director, highlighted the program's scale, noting it's akin to presenting four separate weeks of theater. The initiative begins within the framework of the UNAM International University Theater Festival (FITU), with the remaining three productions forming a residency at the INBAL's Cultural Center of the Forest.

Orteuv holds the distinction of being Mexico's oldest theater company, with its origins tracing back to 1953. Espinosa emphasized that presenting multiple works in Mexico City is a continuation of a long-standing tradition. He recalled periods when Orteuv systematically performed in the capital, and a similar multi-play engagement occurred about a decade ago. The company also regularly participates in the National Theater Showcase.

We want to recap that policy, so that the work done here is known because, otherwise, we remain very enclosed. We are part of a national theatrical movement; we want to see and be seen.

— Mario EspinosaOrteuv's artistic director explaining the importance of performing in Mexico City.

"We want to recap that policy, so that the work done here is known because, otherwise, we remain very enclosed," Espinosa stated. "We are part of a national theatrical movement; we want to see and be seen." This sentiment underscores the company's desire to connect with a broader audience and contribute to the national theatrical dialogue.

It's our classical side of this menu of four.

— Mario EspinosaOrteuv's artistic director describing the inclusion of Ibsen's 'Peer Gynt'.

The lineup includes "Peer Gynt," Henrik Ibsen's classic, directed by Espinosa himself, representing the "classical side" of the program. "Juana Ramírez," inspired by the iconic Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, will be staged from October 9-11. Experimental theater is also featured with David Gaitán's "Derretir las esquinas" (Melting the Corners), a wordless piece exploring the multifaceted nature of laughter, running from September 24-26. Finally, "Los conferenciantes" (The Speakers) by Martín Zapata delves into the power struggles among academics.

And a laughter that transforms into language, resistance, and ritual. Laughter can be joyful or the complete opposite; it can demonstrate power or the future of a victim. It is a staging based on the exploration of laughter.

— Mario EspinosaOrteuv's artistic director explaining the experimental nature of 'Derretir las esquinas'.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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