
Between Laughter and Slaughter:
An interactive journey of the lonely clown
María Eugenia"
"Entre risos e batalhas: uma jornada interativa da palhaça solitária María Eugênia" (PT)
Sinopse:
Between laughter and Slaughter: an interactive journey of the solitary clown María Eugenia** Get ready to dive into the universe of María Eugenia, a solitary clown who lives in a refugee camp. Gifted with a vibrant imagination, she creates a world full of dreams and fantasies, where the audience is invited not only to observe, but to actively participate in the narrative, shaping the unfolding of the story with their choices. As the war around her intensifies, María Eugenia is confronted with the harsh reality, beginning a transformative journey that oscillates between fantasy and the fight for survival. With the support of the audience, she discovers new ways to resist and reinvent her story, in a show that combines humor, emotion and reflection.."
Process:
"This is a creative process that began at the onset of the pandemic in 2020 with the assistance of Cesar Gouvea, and is now continuing under the direction of Ibon Goitia. It's a performance that has undergone many changes over time, but in recent meetings has taken a more concrete direction. This is largely due to the journey of Luciana Arcuri and her clown character, Maria Eugenia, who work in hospitals, nursing homes, and refugee camps, as well as in extreme locations such as Lesbos in Greece and Africa.
Luciana Arcuri's experiences inspired the theme of the show, which revolves around this clown who has traveled the world witnessing wars and injustices. Nevertheless, despite facing such adversities, she firmly believes in the transformative power of her art, providing people with smiles, relief, and even comfort."
Director: Ibon Goitia
Creation: Ibon Goitia and Luciana Arcuri
Clown: Luciana Arcuri
minimum age: 14
History:
Performed at the Haus Mitte Theater - Berlin/2023, and at the Acker Stadt Palace - Berlin/2024
Duration: 50 min.