My first memory of wanting to be immersed in the theatre world happened when I was six years old. I was watching TV and I told to myself:
"I want to be part of the magic box"
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Despite not having an artistic background in my family, since I was a child, I knew where to direct my curiosity: dance - acrobatics, theatre, and singing. Since then, I have never stopped training and working with the aim of making as honest and truthful performances as possible, both for myself and the audience. Now, I just want to give birth to characters, and stories, besides using theatre as a tool for "Social Justice Physical Theatre"
When I was 6 years old, I realised that my passion and love were directed toward the Performing Arts World. At 14, after reading The life is Dream by Calderon de la Barca, I knew I wanted to become a professional actress. When I was 16 years old, I discovered in the classical theatre a specific goal: learning the verse of Lope de Vega, Calderon de la Barca, or Tirso de Molina as well other international playwriters such as Shakespeare and Moliere. When I was 18, despite having a good background in movement, my heart still belonged to the classical theatre, until I went to Italy, in 2010, to study Commedia dell´ Arte which changed my path as an actress: I started prioritising movement and physical acting.
The key was discovering the smart comedy, its variety, and its complexity. It was like watching One Man and Two Guvnors, James Terrier, Charles Chaplin, Buster Keaton, or Harry Landon. An experience that inspired me and led me to delve deeper into the theatricality of corporeality; in the body in movement from an anatomical and architectural perspective; in the artistic use of movement for scenic creation as well as for interpersonal development; in the world of physical theatre and physical comedy: Slapstick, clown and mime; and finally, linked to classical theatre and the work of the character.
And here I am, in London, where I arrived 12 years ago empty-handed, and without speaking English to become a better professional and to drink from other artistic and cultural sources. After working on my English level, I was finally able to fulfill a dream, study for a Master's in Physical Theatre, and reach the desired English level to begin an international artistic career.
Now, my goal is to keep working nationally and internationally to continue investigating, exploring, developing, and improving my own artistic practice and pathway. In the meanwhile, I am immersing myself in theatre as a social tool applying drama, movement, and comedy for promoting youth´s well-being, resilience, integration, development, and positive behaviour. I can define my work as a theatre-maker in the context of ‘social physical theatre for change and justice’ as I am socially and personally committed to any topic that relates to human rights or mental health.
My greatest ambition is to work as an actor in theatre, both in physical theatre, classical theatre, and musical theatre to tell stories and give birth to characters; Work as a theatre-maker using theatre as a tool for social change through themes such as "dehumanisation", "mental health" and "women at war"; Use theatre as an educational tool for primary schools, and use theatre as a healing tool for young people who suffer from mental health problems and finally; Working as a clown, actor, and a teacher for young people living in crisis.
My past, my present, and the person I want to become, sum up who I am: my belief in the chance to change, the spirit of self-improvement through passion, effort, and the recognition that falling down is a continuous apprenticeship so never give up. There is always the possibility of being better if you always do the best you can. I am in the process to enjoy it for being better tomorrow than today.
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Finally, I hope that you enjoy this space that I have designed with such love and dedication:
“Let life smile upon you”
Rebeca Sierra
