VOICED : "Teatro en tu ventana": una propuesta para paliar el confinamiento en Uruguay

A Uruguayan theater company adapted to the pandemic by performing short, free shows at the foot of buildings. Initially, they performed without notice to avoid crowds, but later announced shows in housing cooperatives. The project, launched in April, aimed to entertain during quarantine. Despite low COVID-19 cases, public shows remain suspended, but the group continues to bring joy to neighborhoods, replacing anxiety with applause.

What inspired the Uruguayan theater company to perform at the foot of buildings?

• The desire to reach a wider audience

• The closure of theaters and public event bans

• A new marketing strategy

• A government mandate

How did the theater company initially manage their performances to avoid crowds?

• By selling tickets online

• By limiting the number of performances

• By performing only in rural areas

• By not announcing the shows in advance

What change did the theater company make to their performance strategy over the weekend?

• They started charging for tickets

• They performed longer shows

• They announced shows in advance and performed in housing cooperatives

• They moved performances to a virtual platform

What was the community's reaction to the theater performances?

• Criticism for breaking quarantine rules

• Demand for more frequent shows

• Indifference

• Gratitude and appreciation

Despite the reopening of some activities, what remains suspended in Uruguay?

• Grocery stores

• School classes

• Public shows

• Public transportation