The Laboratorio de Teatro Campesino e Indigena: A Half Century of History

The Laboratorio de Teatro Campesino e Indígena: A Half Century of History is a book that celebrates the trajectory and experiences of a communitarian, mass, indigenous, and rural theatre, honoring its founder, María Alicia Martínez Medrano. Photographer and artist Lourdes Grobet has documented the LTCI for over 30 years, and theatre critic and researcher Luz Emilia Aguilar Zínser has extensively researched the organization. Rodolfo Stavenhagens text enriches the book's proposal, and Delia Rendón writes about the LTCI's upcoming projects, stating that it continues to bring light to indigenous and rural theatre.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 319 pages
Publication date: 05 July 2022
Publisher: RM Verlag SL

The Laboratorio de Teatro Campesino e Indígena: A Half Century of History is a captivating book that delves into the rich tapestry of a communitarian, mass, indigenous, and rural theatre, paying tribute to its visionary founder, María Alicia Martínez Medrano. Rooted in its origins and objectives, the Laboratorio de Teatro Campesino e Indígena (LTCI) has been a beacon of hope for numerous marginalized communities, providing them with the invaluable tools to cultivate, cherish, and revel in their unique artistic language, traditions, theatricality, and the seamless integration of their rituals into this expressive medium. Over the course of more than three decades, photographer and artist Lourdes Grobet has closely documented the journey of the LTCI, capturing its essence through her lens. Meanwhile, theatre critic and researcher Luz Emilia Aguilar Zínser has undertaken extensive documentary and field research to unravel the intricacies of the LTCI's experiences, achievements, and challenges. Complementing the narrative, Rodolfo Stavenhagens text adds depth and richness to the book's proposal. Delia Rendón, who currently oversees the LTCI, shares exciting updates about its future endeavors, stating, "It continues to bring light to the indigenous and rural theatre, a flame that burns bright."

Weight: 1240g
Dimension: 300 x 200 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9788419233202