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Original article: Humor, clásicos y música en vivo se toman la cartelera de julio en Sala La Comedia de Teatro ICTUS
Comedy, classic plays, and live music will dominate the program in July at Sala La Comedia, Teatro ICTUS (Merced 349, Santiago), featuring the productions «The Clowns of Hope» and «The Groom’s Suit,» along with the improvisational theater show «Moyita and Panqueque,» and a live performance by indie musician LARÓ.
Below is a brief overview of each offering.
The Clowns of Hope
A classic of Chilean theater from the late 1970s, written by actor Mauricio Pesutic and Raul Osorio at the Theater Research Workshop of the U. Católica. The play is notable for its use of tenderness and humor to combat marginalization and maintain dignity in adverse contexts. In the 1980s, actor Roberto Poblete joined, solidifying a cast that traveled across Chile and various international stages.
This season’s cast includes Simón Pesutic, Vivianne Dietz, and Germán Pinilla, who portray Tony Pelusita, Tony Cucharón, and Tony Liberty, under the direction of Roberto Farías. The story revolves around three unemployed clowns who, while awaiting job opportunities, share their experiences and teach an apprentice the craft. The narrative balances comedic and emotional moments, reflecting on resilience and hope.
A timeless classic, it remains relevant due to its social sensitivity and deep connection with audiences.
Performance Dates: July 3 to 25 | Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM.
Sala La Comedia, Teatro Ictus. Merced #349, Barrio Lastarria
Tickets available through Ticketplus or at the box office (open only on performance days from 5:00 to 8:00 PM)
Prices: $15,000 general | Students and seniors: $7,500
Artistic Information
Playwrights: Mauricio Pesutic and Raul Osorio
Director: Roberto Farias
Producer: Matias Morales
Cast: Vivianne Dietz, Simon Pesutic, and German Pinilla
Comprehensive Design: Pamela Chamorro
Sound Technician: Ricardo Inzunza
Costume Design: Pamela Chamorro
The Groom’s Suit
This play will have five performances, every Sunday in July. It has previously filled the venue with its intimate and contemporary exploration of universal questions about the marks left by the past, the decisions that shape our lives, and the ability (or inability) to close cycles.
«It’s a work that, beneath the appearance of a lively and contemporary comedy, reflects on emotional memory and how it conditions our present, connecting directly with the idea of resilience as an act of remembrance,» comments Héctor Morales, the director.
Featuring the performances of Diana Sanz and Guilherme Sepúlveda, the production tells an intimate story of a reunion and the attempt to mend an unjustly broken relationship due to the tragic, often hidden consequences of child kidnappings in Chile during the military dictatorship.
«The Groom’s Suit» won the XX National Drama Showcase, an initiative funded by the National Fund for the Promotion and Development of the Performing Arts.
Performance Dates: July 5 to 26 | Sundays at 7:00 PM.
Tickets available through Ticketplus or at the box office (open only on performance days from 5:00 to 8:00 PM)
Prices: $15,000 general | Students and seniors: $7,500
Artistic Information
Playwright: Felipe Zambrano
Director: Héctor Morales
Assistant Director: Matías Silva
Cast: Diana Sanz and Guilherme Sepúlveda
Design: Manuel Morgado
Technical Head and Lighting Supervisor: Cristóbal Manríquez
Sound Design and Musicalization: Ángela Acuña
Sound Coordinator: Claudio Quilodrán
Production: Alessandra Massardo
Duration: 70 minutes
Age: +14
Intimate Concert Series ICTUS: LARÓ
Diego Laroze, better known as LARÓ, a representative of Latin American indie pop, presents an intimate, intense, and emotionally charged show.
Combining sensitivity, powerful interpretation, and a unique sound identity in the Chilean music scene, the artist invites the audience to immerse themselves in a close and enveloping musical experience. It will be a special night to traverse his songs, connect with new stories, and enjoy one of the most intriguing voices in the current scene.
A concert designed for those seeking to discover new sounds and experience music in an authentic and intimate format.
Date: July 15 | Wednesday at 8:00 PM
Tickets available through Portaldisc
Prices: Pre-sale 1: $9,000 | General $12,000 | At the door: $15,000
Stand-Up Comedy Cycle ICTUS: Moyita and Panqueque
Actors and comedians, Mónica ‘Moyita’ Moya and Sergio ‘Panqueque’ Domínguez, dedicated to improvisational theater for over 23 years, arrive at Sala La Comedia, Teatro ICTUS with free improvisations, theatrical challenges, and acting games based on audience suggestions.
The comedians (part of the TV program «Los Improvisadores») have presented their show throughout Chile and much of Latin America, Europe, and North America, becoming a reference in national and international theater and improvisation. On this special occasion, the actors will improvise stories full of creativity, spontaneity, and lots of humor! This will undoubtedly be a theatrical comedy show of improvisation.
Date: July 23 | Thursday at 11:00 PM.
Tickets available through Ticketplus
Prices: $12,000 general
Important: Active Agreements for Teatro ICTUS
– Members of the Theater Space Network (available at ticketplus)
– Sidarte members (available at the theater’s box office)
– Present your ICTUS Theater ticket to receive a free beer at Chopería José Ramón (#José Ramon 277)
– Show your ICTUS Theater ticket at Bar Liguria for a complimentary cocktail, plus view our complete monthly program in physical format.
– Purchase books from Editorial Planeta with a 20% discount available in our venue on performance days.
Teatro ICTUS receives funding from the PAOCC Program of the Ministry of Cultures, Arts and Heritage.
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