
Dedicated to unite cultures through theater, our inaugural festival took place in November 6th to 10th, 2024 in Miami.
It explored the theme "Echoes of Madness" and celebrate the therapeutic power of art and its role in mental wellness.
The Festival was conceived by actress, writer, and producer Ana Bugarim and will bring a rich program inspired by the works of Brazilian literary giant Lima Barreto, French philosopher Gaston Bachelard, and pioneering psychiatrist Dr. Nise da Silveira.
Organized by the nonprofit Creation Art Center INC, this festival will feature renowned theater director Djalma Thürler and psychiatrist Dr. Jean Pierre Hargreaves from Rio de Janeiro.
The first
Dionysus Brazilian
Theater Festival
Mission
Our festival's mission is to promote Brazilian theater and culture, making it accessible to Miami's diverse population.
ACTIVITIES
Collaborative activities with the University of Miami, Miami Dade College, and
the Hispanic Cultural Art Center, presented in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
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Performances, including a play and a short film, reflecting on mental health and artistic expression​
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Workshops and lectures​
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Showcase of the artwork of individuals with mental illnesses
PARTICIPANTS
TECHNICAL
THE PLAY
Conceived & written by: Ana Bugarim
Production: Ana Bugarim & Laurita Karam
Presented by: Dionysus Brazilian Theater Festival & Creation Art Center
Based on: Fragments from Cemetery of the Living by Lima Barreto
Featuring quotes from: Dr. Nise da Silveira & Maurício Martins
CAST
Ana Bugarim: Clara
Cynthia Hamm: Voices / Clown
Marcia Negri: Voices / Clown
Madson Luis: Voices / Clown
Nathan Medina: Voices / Clown
CREATIVE TEAM
Director: Djalma Thürler
Movement Director: Eriberto Jimenez & Cynthia Hamm
Assistant Director: Laurita Karam
Costume Designer (Deus me Livre Ser Normal): Anna Biondo
Set Designer: Anna Biondo
Lighting Designer & Cinematography: Ismael C. Requejo Ameng
Photographer: Laurita Karam
Graphic Designer: Marcela Ferreira
Social Media: Felipe Fabres
DEBATE
Speakers:
Djalma Thürler
Dr. Jean Pierre Hargreaves
Gabriel Chagas
Ana Bugarim

EXIBITIONS
Short Film
​Right to Dream
Paintings: Jair Goes
Text: Gaston Bachelard
Director: Jean Pierre Muller Hargreaves
Photography & Editing: Fernando Muller Hargreaves
Portuguese Voice: Jean Pierre Muller Hargreaves
English Voice: Ana Bugarim
Spanish Voice: Maria Constanza Mastroianni
Short Film
To Be Normal
Text & Drawings: Maurício Martins
Director, Editor & Photographer:
Fernando Muller Hargreaves
Script & Co-Director: Jean Pierre Muller Hargreaves
Portuguese Voice: Jean Pierre Muller Hargreaves
English Voice: Ana Bugarim
Spanish Voice: Maria Constanza Mastroianni
Art showcase
Darcilio Lima
Francisco Noronha
Maria Eduarda
Jair Goes
Mauricio Martins
With Love & Gratitude

A special thank you to Master Eriberto Jimenez and the wonderful ballet family, to Dr. Steven Butterman and Dr. Leila DaCosta, to whom my gratitude goes beyond words; to Laurita, Anna, Djalma, Jean Pierre, Gabriel, Ismael, Cynthia, Márcia, Madson, Oscar, Felipe, and Marcela.
My heartfelt thanks also go to Taci, Catiane, Karen, Danil, Luis, Pardo, Coni, Cata, Santi, Fernanda, Veronica, Diego, Pablo, Jennifer, Geraldine, Bia, Sophia, Pedro, Dora, Baia, Larry, Luciane, Angel, and many more.
With all my love and gratitude, Evoé! ðŸŽ
Ana Bugarim



