The creator, based in Tenerife, recently premiered the play Boca adentro, the result of a collective work process involving more than 70 Canarian students. This production, staged at Espacio La Granja in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, is described as fresh, relatable, and deeply connected to the island's territory.
The playwright, who arrived in the Canary Islands in 2018, has highlighted the islands' significant influence on her writing. She states that Canarias is a very poetic place, full of stories and beauty, and that she now writes specifically for this environment, incorporating Canarian references and speech patterns into her creations.
“"Canarias is a very poetic place, and I now write for it."
The creation process for Boca adentro was highly participatory, involving young people from the outset to build a narrative that truly represented them. The play includes details, words, and situations that emerged from the students themselves, who even chose the title. This approach aims for participants to feel a sense of ownership over the work.
The creator also reflected on the differences between Argentine and Canarian theater, noting that in Argentina, much is produced with limited resources and long seasons, whereas in the Canary Islands, the work is more intensive, with less time but greater concentration and a touring model. Despite the adaptations, she feels very comfortable with the Canarian audience, whom she describes as more open and willing to be surprised.
