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By Alejandro Barreto
An artist’s work is a fusion of successes that take place during the creative process. The final product is then presented on stage in its immaculate form for the audience to appreciate. Actor, director and drama teacher Juan Pablo Mazorra knows this process all too well.
Mazorra’s passion for different theatrical expressions brought him from his hometown in Puebla, Mexico to Spain, where he currently lives and works. During his career, he has worked in many prestigious institutions such as the Institut del Teatre and the Moveo centre in Barcelona. He is currently an actor in one of the oldest independent theatre companies in Europe, Els Joglars.
Mazorra is also a drama teacher and the founder and artistic director of the independent theatre company Parece una tontería (It seems silly). In 2018, he received the best actor award for the monologue “MIGRANTE” at the IX MUTIS Independent Theatre Festival, which is held every year in Barcelona.
Global Voices’ author Alejandro Barreto spoke with Mazorra about his art and how his experience abroad impacts his work.
Alejandro Barreto (AB): Why did you choose to work in the theatre and what commitment do you make to your profession?
AB: What is the current state of the theatre?
AB: Why did you decide to go abroad to advance your career?
AB: The concept of migration has become part of the discourse of your work. How does this reflect your experience?
AB: Do you ever see yourself taking your training as an actor, playwright, and director back to Mexico?