The Actor-Document: traits of a poetics that challenges the limits between presence and representation

ABSTRACT During the 1960s and 1970s, Argentine theater experienced an almost simultaneous interest in documentary political, as well a experimental hybridization of forms. Later developments led to autobiographical 1980s 1990s biodrama 2000s. Mi vida después [My life after] by Lola Arias is renowned play derived from these traditions. By analyzing model acting this work study figure actor-document its contribution contemporary theater. The actor brings into crisis notions illusion mimesis challenges limits between fiction reality constantly oscillating amidst presence representation.