I was born in Portalegre, raised in Estremoz, and I now live in Lisbon. I hold a Master in Community Theatre from the Escola Superior de Teatro e Cinema, and I have devoted my career to theatre as a vehicle for social change. As a theatre facilitator, researcher, and co-founder of multiple groups, I have collaborated with national and international networks (IPTN since 2013, Resina Teatro since 2016, Teatro Imediato). I continue to work with the elderly in mental health contexts, organize national and international events, and develop training and performances across Portugal and abroad, including work in Cuba and Turkey through Playback Theatre.

António Vicente

I was born in Portalegre, raised in Estremoz, and I now live in Lisbon. I hold a Master in Community Theatre from the Escola Superior de Teatro e Cinema, and I have devoted my career to theatre as a vehicle for social change. As a theatre facilitator, researcher, and co-founder of multiple groups, I have collaborated with national and international networks (IPTN since 2013, Resina Teatro since 2016, Teatro Imediato). I continue to work with the elderly in mental health contexts, organize national and international events, and develop training and performances across Portugal and abroad, including work in Cuba and Turkey through Playback Theatre.

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I was born in Portalegre, raised in Estremoz, and I now live in Lisbon. I hold a Master in Community Theatre from the Escola Superior de Teatro e Cinema, and I have devoted my career to theatre as a vehicle for social change.

As a theatre facilitator, researcher, and co-founder of multiple groups, I have collaborated with national and international networks (IPTN since 2013, Resina Teatro since 2016, Teatro Imediato). I continue to work with the elderly in mental health contexts, organize national and international events, and develop training and performances across Portugal and abroad, including work in Cuba and Turkey through Playback Theatre.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Coordinator – Senior Club at Teatro da Garagem
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Coordinated the Senior Club and presented the play Ligados em Part-Time.
Co-creator at Teatro da Garagem (theatre project)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Co-created the show 'I don't have your life,' written by Miguel Castro Caldas and directed by André E. Teodósio.
Theatre Facilitator and Researcher at Teatro de Identidades
January 1, 2012 - Present
Theatre facilitator and researcher in the Teatro de Identidades project.
Co-responsible for theatre area at Grupo de Teatro Terapêutico
January 1, 2012 - Present
Co-responsible for the theatre area in the group.
Member at International Playback Theatre Network
January 1, 2013 - Present
Became a member of the International Playback Theatre Network.
Assistant Director at Resina Teatro
January 1, 2016 - Present
Founded the cooperative with João Silva and André Carvalho; debuted as assistant director in the show Os Vigilantes (written and directed by João Silva).
Executive Board Member at International Playback Theatre Network
January 1, 2018 - Present
Became a member of the IPTN executive board.
Participant at IV International Conference "For World Balance" (UNESCO) – Havana
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Participated in the UNESCO-promoted conference; workshops and performances held in Havana.
Workshop Facilitator at CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Facilitated a workshop for a group of students during the International Playback Theatre Conference, Bangalore.
Lecturer at NYU Steinhardt (Dramatherapy Department)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Gave two lectures at NYU Steinhardt, invited by Professor Nisha Sajnani.
Co-organizer at Iberian School of Playback Theatre
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Co-organized three online performances during the pandemic: Stories between four walls, Beyond four walls, and reCOmeando a VIDa de novo.
Actor and Conductor at ISPA-supported initiative
January 1, 2021 - Present
Participated as actor and conductor in online Playback Theatre performances promoted by ISPA.
Trainer/Facilitator in Applied Theater and Group Dynamics at Various (Portugal and abroad)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Provided training in applied theatre and group dynamics; activities in Cuba (2024) and Turkey (2025).
Theatre Facilitator at Elderly mental health projects
January 1, 2022 - Present
Continues to work with the elderly in the mental health field and to organize national and international events.

Education

Master at Escola Superior de Teatro e Cinema
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026

Qualifications

Theatre and community: research project with seniors
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026
Teatros de Transformación
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026
Teatro playback: historias que nos conectan
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Healthcare

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate