In an exclusive interview with Noticias Argentinas Agency, Rocío Igarzábal talked about her work on "The Year's Divorce," a comedy directed by José María Muscari, set to premiere on January 2nd. The play features stars such as Fabián Vena, Juan Palomino, Ernestina Pais, and Guillermina Valdés.
The actress and singer spoke about the play's vertiginous pace, the emotional exposure of her character, and the bridge she finds between music and acting.
"The play is vertiginous and keeps you connected all the time," defined the tone of the production Rochi, as her fans know her from the "Casi Ángeles" era.
On the other hand, Rocío explained how she combines her artistic facets, as she is a composer and singer in addition to being an actress: "I feel they are different experiences and all are very enriching for me. This makes the work sustain a rhythm, which is also good for the audience."
She also especially highlighted the director's role: "José has a very clear conviction and vision of what he wants. When one opens up to being directed and can discover facets of oneself that one didn't know, it's fantastic."
Finally, she commented on how music, an essential part of her artistic identity, is also present in the play: "Music is a key point of encounter. It has something that holds up and is even vertiginous at times, but accompanied by music and constant intersections, it makes one stay connected to what is happening all the time."
The former "Casi Ángeles" star emphasized that the dynamic of the dialogues operates as an emotional engine: "The dialogues are spectacular, they disorient you and also make you find yourself within that dialogue."
The actress admitted that she already feels the impact even during rehearsals: "I think we all leave moved. At least it happens to me in rehearsal that I leave quite moved."
In the play, Igarzábal plays the daughter of a couple involved in conflicts, a character who adds dynamism and humor: "My character has something very fun, which is like a stand-up comedian, a guide of what is going to happen, he also narrates what they are seeing, but from a very dynamic, very funny place."
This dual role as narrator and participant is central: "He tells you what is happening but also what is happening to him. That ambivalence is fun because it will disorient the character. This moment where one is so exposed that they no longer know who they are or what they want, what they desire. It's not that he goes in one direction only, but has different nuances."
Later, when asked how much of her own story was in the role, Igarzábal explained: "What identifies me the most is the exposure."
