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Argentina
was going through a new military attack on the constitution and its
institutions. It was the abominable time
of the Those previous theatrical experiences inspired the creation of
“ Arco Iris” (Rainbow), an independent theatrical group which was
made up of twenty young boys and girls who eventually chose him to be their
general director. Afterwards, a house was bought but they were too young to sign
the papers so their parents helped them. Unforgettable moments! Soon they were close to the independent theatrical movement. Out of the blue, he met Onofre Lovero, that great master of the Argentine
theatre who became the godfather, guide and artistic manager of the young troupe
of actors. The “Arco Iris”
independent dramatic group became one the most successful ones in Argentina,
even though they still did not possess their own
theatre. Under GBH direction, in a decade, they managed to put on more than 15
plays which received several awards.
Dr. Arturo Frondizi becomes president and, even if criticised by some, brought “fresh air” to the drama world. Ben Hassan and his cast were hired by the City Hall for the first cycle
of theatre in the city neighbourhoods. These performances took place in the open
air and public squares at first. They became
institutionalised for a period of two years. Before the end of the decade, he put on and protagonised the first play
by Pedro Ogambide “La Vida Prestada”, which won the first prize of the
Argentine Drama Cycle awarded by the TV channel 7. The play was shown on TV and
their tour was greatly advertised. This success gave birth to the creation of what GBH called “El Grupo
Creador”, formed by great personalities such as: Architect After the great praising that “ La vida prestada” received,
he was invited to represent Argentina in the
“ National exhibition of Independent Theatre” held in the Republic of
Uruguay. |
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E-mail: gbenhassan@argentores.org.ar This place was given by ARGENTORES |