COMPANY
Menayerí circus is a women’s duo from Argentina that combines stunning circus skills with great physical comedy.
Their eccentric characters, unique aesthetics and explosive rhythm create the identity of this company.
Menayerí Circo is not to be seen, it is to be lived.
THE SHOW
MARCIA & LA HIEDRA
A hilarious, authentic and explosive show.
The ridiculous personalities of Marcia and La Hiedra make this show a unique comedy.
This clowns will compete absurdly to discover who is the best. They will display all their talents to achieve it, from an indescribable amount of hula hoops to the most vertiginous handstands in height.
However, they will discover that their exceptional duo is what generates the laughter, amazement and complicity of the entire audience. In this way, they will remind the world that union and friendship are the real triumph.
CLARIBEL GAMARRA
as MARCIA
Daring and reckless, ready to give her life to leave an eternal memory in those who look at her.
Claribel Gamarra is a handstand artist and acrobat, trained as a circus artist at the National University of Tres de Febrero.
She trained handstands and acrobatics with Nicolás Lucía, Martin Carella, Paula Berón, Lucía Lobroff, Alan Lerch, among others.
She studies contemporary dance with Analía Gonzalez and Martina Kogan. Mime and clown with Ángel Elizondo, Carmen Tagle and Julia Muzio.
MARINA CORGO
as LA HIEDRA
Idiotic, histrionic, adorable. She’s a whirlwind of expressivity.
Marina Corgo is a clown, actress, dramatist, director and hula-hooper.
Author and actress of «Grande, como cola de estrella fugaz», a one-woman clown show.
She trained with Gabriel Chame, Julia Muzio, Lourdes Herrera, Marcelo Katz, Osqui Guzman, Stella Gallazi, Guillermo Angelelli, Claudio Martinez Bell, among others.
She studied Film Directing at the Eliseo Subiela’s School and Performer in Circus Arts at the National University of Tres de Febrero.
She studies in Metropolitan School of Dramatic Art.
ARTISTIC CAST
- COMPANY: Menayerí Circo
- SHOW: Marcia and La Hiedra
- DISCIPLINES: Clown, handstand and hula-hula.
- CAST: Claribel Gamarra and Marina Corgo
- PRODUCTION AND IDEA: Menayerí Circo
- DIRECTION: Marina Corgo
- MANAGMENT: Claribel Gamarra
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
- CIRCUS SHOW FOR ALL AUDIENCES
- DURATION: 30 minutos
- TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- a flat, plain area of 6 mt wide by 6 mt deep by 5 mt height.
- TIME TO SET UP: 25 minutes
- TIME TO GET OUT: 20 minutes
ARTISTIC CAST
- COMPANY: Menayerí Circo
- SHOW: Marcia and La Hiedra
- DISCIPLINES: Clown, handstand and hula-hula.
- CAST: Claribel Gamarra and Marina Corgo
- PRODUCTION AND IDEA: Menayerí Circo
- DIRECTION: Marina Corgo
- MANAGMENT: Claribel Gamarra
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
- CIRCUS SHOW FOR ALL AUDIENCES
- DURATION: 30 minutos
- TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- a flat, plain area of 6 mt wide by 6 mt deep by 5 mt height.
- TIME TO SET UP: 25 minutes
- TIME TO GET OUT: 20 minutes
FESTIVALS
Since 2014 Marcia and La Hiedra study, train and work for Menayerí Circo.
EUROPEAN TOUR 2023
> 30° Saint Paul Festival des Arts de Rue, Sarreguemines, Francia.
> 20° Les Nuits du Cirque, Amay, Bélgica.
> 22° Festimôme Festival International du Cirque et des Arts de la Rue, Aubagne, Francia.
> 5° Che Jella! Festival, Rippatransone, Italia.
> 28° Gaukler & Kleinkunstfestival, Lenzburg, Suiza.
EUROPEAN TOUR 2022
> Festival 14° Rues de eté, Graulhet Francia.
> Fiesta mercados regionales de Rouairoux, Francia.
> Festival 2° Kulturschiene, Salzburgo, Austria.
> Festival 12° Carnaval Sztukmistrzów Festival, Lublin, Polonia.
> Festival 11° Straßenkünstlerfestival, Scharbeutz, Alemania.
> Festival 35° Festival Internacional de Teatro de Calle, Aurillac,Francia.
> Festival 6° Culture on the Street, Neu-Ulm, Alemania.
ARGENTINA
> 2023: 1° Festi Circo Circus and murga festival, San Antonio de Areco.
> 2022: 11° National Street Circus Festival, Laprida.
> 2021: 8° FICI International Independent Circus Festival, Buenos Aires.
> 2021: 14° International Festival Circo en Escena, Córdoba.
> 2021: 1° Festi Cuac Festival, Cirqueres Unides por las Artes de Calle, Buenos Aires.
> 2021- today: Presentations for the Departments of Culture of the municipalities: San Martín, San Fernando, Berazategui, Morón, Escobar and Lomas de Zamora.
> 2021- today: Performances for Social Development and Culture Ministries.
> 2020: Selected for Mecenazgo Cultural Sponsorship Program of Buenos Aires. Concluded with BYMA company.
> 2017- today: Summer seasons in Miramar and Villa Gesell.
