Actress Laura Azcurra stars in the play "Frida viva la vida", where she takes on the role of the renowned Mexican painter. Azcurra explained that this work, written by a Mexican author over 15 years ago and winner of a prestigious playwriting contest, aims to portray aspects of Frida Kahlo's life and highlight her resilience.
The work has a particular focus on valuing different aspects of Frida's personality. Azcurra mentioned that the story, written by men, seeks to present situations from a female perspective, highlighting issues such as infidelity with Diego Rivera. The actress also emphasized the importance of involving young people and children in theater, noting the constant presence of girls at performances.
Regarding the themes addressed in the play, it tackles Frida Kahlo's personal life, including intimate aspects such as her natural miscarriages and her struggle with physical pain. Azcurra highlighted the mission to decentralize theater and take it to places outside Buenos Aires, celebrating the opportunity to share stages with theaters that resist outside the Argentine capital.
Azcurra expressed her concern about the lack of interest from new generations in theater, noting that it is necessary to find ways to attract young audiences. She criticized the predominance of self-referential content on television and the negative impact of screens on the theatrical experience. The actress advocated for keeping the magic of theater alive and continuing to represent artistic acts that evoke emotions and reflections in the audience.
In the context of an interview, Azcurra shared her love for Teatro Picadero and traditional radio, highlighting the importance of acting interpretation and artistic direction in theatrical productions. The actress reflected on the budgetary challenges in the current film industry and the need to promote meaningful artistic and educational content across different entertainment platforms.
