The monologue cycle Identicalpresented by the movement Theater x Identity, constitutes a vibrant commitment to memory, truth and justice in Argentina. In this series of presentations that take place on Mondays at the theater Multitabaris Comafi of Buenos Aires (Av. Corrientes 831), prominent actors and actresses give voice to stories that seek to reflect and raise awareness about the fight to recover the identity of the appropriate grandchildren during the last military dictatorship. Each monologue serves as a powerful vehicle of expression, combining art and social commitment, with the aim of keeping historical memory alive and supporting the tireless work of the Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo. The show includes eleven micro-monologues and two different musical interventions every Monday.
Identical It has upcoming performances on Monday, June 24 and July 1 at 8 p.m. Admission is free and tickets will be available on the day of each performance starting at 7 p.m. at the theater box office, until capacity is sold out. Each monologue lasts between 3 and 5 minutes, allowing a flexible and manageable structure for actors’ and directors’ agendas. The final eleven texts were chosen from a large set of proposals, with identity being the central theme of all the selected works. On each of the dates, there is also a musical show. These presentations include Benito Cerati Monday June 24th now Esteban Morgado next to Julia Morgado on Monday, July 1.
“Identical” brings together eleven monologues under the dramaturgical coordination of Mauricio Kartun and the general direction of Daniel Veronese. This project seeks to transform the theater into a pure and exact space, where the characters present themselves through their own stories, music and actions. Each function of the cycle begins with the reading of a founding letter that explains the objective of the project and the persistent search for the grandchildren. Additionally, a recovered grandson will share her story with the audience at the end of each performance, which Fridman describes as the most emotional moment of the night.
Among the monologues presented are “Analog”, by Josefina Barcellandi, starring Diego Gentile and directed by Mey Scápola; from the same author, “In her name”, with Malena Figó, directed by Agustín Rittano; by Lucila Rubinstein “World Champion”, performed by Osqui Guzmán, directed by Paula Marull, and “Mojarra”, with performance by Victoria Almeida and direction by Mey Scápola; by Mariano SabaGaucho serenade”, performed by Manu Fanego, directed by Gabriela Biebel and “In the air”, performed by Cristian Sabaz and directed by Adrián Cardoso; “Victory”, by Lucía Peirone, performed by Ingrid Pellicori and directed by Leonor Manso; “Eme”, by Lorena Velázquez, starring María Carámbula and directed by Pablo Rago; “Stunt”, written by Víctor Malagrino, with Gonzalo Urtizberea and directed by Gonzalo Martínez; “Ho ho ho”, by Mariano Monsalvo, with Dalia Gutmann and directed by Mariela Asensio and “Punishment vote”, by Julio Pol, with acting by Daniel Campomenosi and direction by Carla Scatarelli.
“Identical” is not only a tribute to the resilience and courage of those who seek the truth, but also a call to the community not to forget and to continue seeking justice. The theater series has already been in force for 14 years within Teatro x la Identidad and always approaches identity from different angles.
Theater x Identity is an Argentine theater movement that emerged in the year 2000 as an artistic and social response to support the struggle of Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo in the search for his grandchildren who disappeared during the last military dictatorship in Argentina (1976-1983). Through theatrical works, the movement seeks to make visible and reflect on issues related to memory, identity, human rights and justice. The productions usually include real testimonies, fictionalized stories and experimental proposals, generating a space for awareness and sensitization regarding the importance of recovering the identity of those who were illegally appropriated.
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