top of page
fe794307-0f06-4636-a5f9-01761bbe83d1.JPG

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.

 

 

  • Performances, including a play and a short film, reflecting on mental health and artistic expression​

  • Workshops and lectures​

  • 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

DSC_0062 Mauricio.JPG

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! 🎭
Ana Bugarim

loco - icone.png

Dionysus Brazilian Theater Festival - Miami

Tel.: +1 (954) 242-0378​

WhatsApp: +55 (21) 98880-6335​​

bottom of page