A Theater Group in Mexico Is Confronting Growing Violence Through Art John Holman - Al Jazeera
go to original August 21, 2017

According to official data, authorities have recorded more than 12,000 homicide probes in the first six months of 2017.

These plays are aimed at waking the nation up, those working on the productions say.

Raul Breton, an actor and director of Teatro Ensamble said that a refusal to talk about war or massacres leads to a loss of humanity.

"Art in general, and theater in particular, can help to deal with that, like rehearsals for reality," he said.

"The struggle between criminal groups and the government is concentrated in around half the country," Al Jazeera's John Holman said from Mexico City.

"Artists are trying to confront the public not just with the violence but also with the inaction and even complicity of some authorities."

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