Culebra Cascabel: Delve into the sound until the theater emerges

Abstract

This text explores the scenic dimension of a group based in Guayaquil, Ecuador, that works in sound improvisation in the expanded field. The experience is analyzed around the trajectory of its creator: Manuel Larrea, an experi- mental musician with a deep interest in the live scene. This essay presents the work of Manuel Larrea, but focuses on the project Culebra Cascabel, in order to challenge notions such as live dramaturgy, listening, community, repre- sentation, presentation, etc. This, because this group includes the body complexity involved in the act of creating sound improvisation, and also shows how various agencies can participate in the production of the scenic event.