XIMENA ARROYO: "We seek a self-representation"
Daughter Actress Sonia Seminar and administrator since 2001 of Amateur Artists Association (AAA), Ximena Arroyo hails from his office, amid the large crowd that asked for information on summer workshops in their space. "Sorry for the delay, but I figured this time would come so people to request reports, said after attending . But far from this being a good sign for the landmark theater, the issue of AAA is quite serious, as Ximena same account, in the cozy local coffee shop where this interview. "We made a strategic alliance with the cultural centers of downtown Lima, as the Underworld and The Experimental School of Mime, compared to the Municipality of Lima to not hinder our work," reported.
The situation of the AAA
move forward as the AAA space is not easy and Ximena is now assuming a great responsibility with that institution. "It's a very big house, pay 800 soles a month of light, water and 500 soles soles of 2.000 means, the place belongs to the Benevolent and rented" . Although in past years the AAA was part of a cultural movement Peruvian elite class not currently supported by the State. "For the public to come to the theater, we have to lower prices or not charge admission in order to gain viewers," he says. "We try to create a demanding public, who can assess the quality shows, that manages to awaken the artistic dimension to every human being."
The space has given Ximena advantages, such as the strength of the same name has. "The AAA was a landmark in the cultural history of Lima", says. "Here is presented the City Ballet, the National Choir, we had greetings from people like Jacques Cousteau, Laurence Olivier, among others." And in that time, the members and founders had many relations and friends abroad, turning the theater into a highly selective institution. "In the 50 and 60, were performed first in the AAA auto sacramental" Ximena as mentioned, this was possible thanks to money contributed by the partners at the time, those currently or have died or are no longer interested in investing in the place. "The most striking example is the current director of El Comercio, Francisco Miro Quesada, his father was a founding member of the theater and now, to this day, simply do not exist. Really the children, or repeat the story or do all the opposite, " says. Disadvantages
maintaining AAA include its location and infrastructure. In the first case, there is still denial in some quarters to go downtown to see theater, and people living in the same area is not linked or educated in the art, the second, temporarily lacks drama Dream Team, although able to purchase a new console 24 channels, of course, self-managed way. AAA currently working illegally as reported Ximena. "We renew the Mutual Aid Agreement with the charities, despite having been provided at no cost to activities Puericultorio at Hostel Canevaro, among others. Eye, we do not want our space free of charge, we pay in work ", sentence.
His works and projects
With a long career as director and actress Ximena Arroyo, won the award for Best Supporting Actress for her performances in Cacúmenes and Loves Don Perlimplín Belisa in his garden by Critical The Office, thinks "a good director should be clear about what it means, where it goes, and who can pass on to their players' . On the other hand, says that "ideal actor must have a purpose, knowing that should find something on stage, everything else is secondary. There are very good actors, but not seeking anything in the scene. " In Cacúmenes, written by Alejandro Alva and released last year in AAA, Ximena featured as an actress and director, but "was mostly an address attached, since the project was led by Hays Percovich."
Among the projects that have Ximena for 2011 include that of directing a classic like Yerma by Federico García Lorca, with text adaptation by Maria Laura Velez, scheduled for the second half of the year. "I like acting and directing alike," said . "As an actress I feel that the scenario is like my home, but when everything is more complicated turn, you get to your players, track and is moving to see how to deliver what you mean." One of the best assemblies that led was Ximena wake function, Aldo Miyashiro, the AAA in 2004, which received rave reviews.
"It's important to see the work of the partner," says Ximena , convinced that only thus can strengthen the bonds between the different groups, groups or independent theater troupes compare their proposals and generate much-needed dialogue . "Do not jump when they play us," says . "The idea is to jump when they plot against the partner, then we can find solutions to our problems." Ximena is also important for the independent theater has a presence in the middle. "The big problem with groups is not clear where they go. In the first call Isil of all leave. Commitment is important and be united in order to gain a representative person " he concludes.
Amateur Artists Association (AAA) is located in Ica Jr. 323 in the center of Lima, to contact management call 428-0432 or write to: aaaasociacion@yahoo.com. All information on workshops, exhibitions and assemblies to be carried out during the year, is posted on the blog: http://aaalima.blogspot.com
Sergio Velarde
January 5, 2011
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