El mejor truco de magia jamas visto

Frío Teatro and L'Aristotelia Chilensis, two Biobío-based companies, combine the dramaturgy of Leyla Selman with the performance practice of Cristóbal Troncoso. Together, they create a unique contemporary theatrical language based on audience participation, immersive storytelling, and the exploration of emotions. Their approach blends rigorous artistic research with political relevance.
This project is part of the Chile Pavilion program, co-organized by La Manufacture, the Chilean Ministry of Culture, Prochile, the French Institute of Chile, and ONDA.

Chilean playwright, director, and actress, founder of Frío Teatro, Leyla Selman has established herself as one of the leading voices in contemporary Chilean dramaturgy. Her work explores memory, recent history, and social tensions through demanding and innovative dramaturgy. Recognized with the National Dramaturgy Award (2003) and the Circle of Art Critics Award (2024), her play Hablan will be published in English by Methuen Drama/Bloomsbury in 2026, confirming its international reach.

Chilean actress, voice artist, and cultural operator Evelyn Martínez grounds her work in contemporary theatre, combining performance, stage design, and actor training. A member of L'Aristotelia Chilensis, she has participated in several productions selected for the Festival Internacional Teatro a Mil 2026. She has taught internationally and continues her training in India with Hindustan Kalari Sangham. In this production, she embodies Margarita, the emotional heart of the participatory piece.

Chilean actor, musician, and stage designer Cristóbal Troncoso integrates performance, music, and rigorous physical practice. Trained in Kalaripayattu in India since 2008, he has participated in international artistic exchanges in Latin America and Europe. Founder of L'Aristotelia Chilensis and the group Ala Vorágine, his practice fuses ancient martial arts with contemporary creation. In this performance, he leads the bingo game and guides the audience through the participatory experience.

A musician and composer for the performing arts and audiovisual media, Sebastián Troncoso creates a soundscape that supports and reveals the layers of performance. His approach combines musical composition, live intervention, and precise sound design. In this production, he manipulates sound live, making the technical setup a fully-fledged stage language.

A Chilean lighting designer and performer with over 20 years of experience, Mauricio Agüero integrates technical design and stage presence. His work with light transforms space and guides the viewer's gaze through the different phases of the performance. His international artistic exchanges enrich his hybrid practice, where light becomes an integral part of the performance.

Text and direction by Leyla Selman
Performed by Evelyn Martínez
Performed by Cristóbal Troncoso
Performed and sound designed by Sebastián Troncoso
Performed and lit by Mauricio Agüer
Produced by Maria José Mendoza

Production by Frio Teatro and L’aristotelia Chilensis
Presented as part of the Chile Pavilion, co-organized by La Manufacture, the Chilean Ministry of Culture, Prochile, the French Institute of Chile, and ONDA