Theatre in the Argentine Province of Corrientes: its History, Trajectories and Present (Part 2)

Abstract

This work aims to continue the study of theatrical activity in the Argentine province of Corrientes, from its pre-colonial origins until its recent development (2010). In the first part of this study –published in the previous issue of this journal– we approached from an initial chronological perspective the systematization and consolidation of its theatrical system, considering the formation and trajectory of numerous groups, theatrical spaces and public in the Capital city, and the coexistence with the carnival. In this second part, we will focus on other correntine theatre aspects: the theatrical activity developed within the province (taking some examples from the cities Goya, Monte Caseros and Paso de los Libres), notes about regional dramaturgy, the role that theatrical research has had in the region and, to conclude, we will look into a contemporary play seen during our visit. In this way, we will complete the research carried out some years ago in the Mesopotamian province, guided by the hypothesis that in our country theatrical activity is really vast and heterogeneous, so each region needs particular attention and deserves to be surveyed from their respective singularities, stages and protagonists.