Performing arts portfolio

MUMA ("Mujer Maíz" / Corn Woman)—a creation by Ixel Orozco—is a large-scale performance brought to life by a three-meter-tall puppet animated by three puppeteers. Lasting 34 minutes, the work silently narrates the life cycle of the corn seed—from germination to its transformation into food and ritual symbol—accompanied by electro-organic music that envelops the scene in a poetic, sensory atmosphere.

The show is conceived as a biocultural project that revives the cosmogony and traditions surrounding corn, integrating the voices of the "milpa" (cornfield), the ear of corn, "nixtamal" (nixtamalized corn), and the earth, just as they appear in the original text. Through metaphors involving seasons, wildlife, and calendars, the piece bridges rural cultural identity and the contemporary urban context, offering a collaborative experience that celebrates memory, spirituality, and the enduring significance of corn as the root of community life.

MUMA ("Mujer Maíz" / Corn Woman)—a creation by Ixel Orozco—is a large-scale performance brought to life by a three-meter-tall puppet animated by three puppeteers. Lasting 34 minutes, the work silently narrates the life cycle of the corn seed—from germination to its transformation into food and ritual symbol—accompanied by electro-organic music that envelops the scene in a poetic, sensory atmosphere.

The show is conceived as a biocultural project that revives the cosmogony and traditions surrounding corn, integrating the voices of the "milpa" (cornfield), the ear of corn, "nixtamal" (nixtamalized corn), and the earth, just as they appear in the original text. Through metaphors involving seasons, wildlife, and calendars, the piece bridges rural cultural identity and the contemporary urban context, offering a collaborative experience that celebrates memory, spirituality, and the enduring significance of corn as the root of community life.

Armadilla Animal.
A platform that promotes arts and crafts.
It builds bridges and fosters connections between artists
and audiences—particularly those with limited access
to culture.
It creates training opportunities led by specialized
instructors, focusing especially on individuals
with limited financial resources for their education.
It currently operates a large-scale street puppets.

GAMI, 2022

GAMI ("Garza Migratoria" / Migratory Heron) is the second large-scale puppet performance piece to emerge from the "Armadilla" collective. It represents a collaborative theatrical effort that has crafted a fable centered on migration, water, freedom, and self-discovery for this activation.

GAMI unfolds through a series of actions, revealing a newborn bird stretching in a world of asphalt—a landscape that expanded to encroach upon the natural habitats of many animal species. GAMI rummages through trash and draws upon the water of fountains—mirrors and Narcissus-like reflections within a strange, polluted urban oasis. Here, the humidity, the river of traffic, and the sparse surrounding greenery prompt us to reflect on the crossings and migrations that both humans and wildlife undertake daily as acts of resistance and adaptation.

ABEJAS, 2026.

A contemplative, participatory, and wordless performance piece featuring large-scale puppets crafted from plant-based materials such as reed and handmade paper. Unfolding in public spaces, the work offers a sensory experience in which fragility, lightness, and collective movement create a visual poetics accessible to all audiences.

Through a swarm of bees animated by performers—and with community participation—the piece invites reflection on productivity, leisure, and individual identity within the collective.

The central question—"What do bees do besides work?"—serves as a metaphor for observing human behavior beyond the realm of duty, creating space for play, contemplation, and connection.

The performance structure does not follow a linear narrative but rather a score of physical actions that generate fragmented, evocative imagery. A percussive dancer—using *zapateado* footwork—articulates the transition between desire and obligation, underscoring the importance of individuality as a force that nourishes the community.

"Abejas" is an adaptable project that blends artistic creation, community engagement, and the poetic occupation of public space, transforming theater into a catalyst for recognizing uniqueness and activating the collective experience.