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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.…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.…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.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Portuguese

Fluent

English

Advanced

Spanish; Castilian

Advanced

Work Experience

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.

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).

Actor and Conductor at ISPA-supported initiative

January 1, 2021 - Present

Participated as actor and conductor in online Playback Theatre performances promoted by ISPA.

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.

Lecturer at NYU Steinhardt (Dramatherapy Department)

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019

Gave two lectures at NYU Steinhardt, invited by Professor Nisha Sajnani.

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.

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.

Executive Board Member at International Playback Theatre Network

January 1, 2018 - Present

Became a member of the IPTN executive board.

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).

Member at International Playback Theatre Network

January 1, 2013 - Present

Became a member of the International Playback Theatre Network.

Co-responsible for theatre area at Grupo de Teatro Terapêutico

January 1, 2012 - Present

Co-responsible for the theatre area in the group.

Theatre Facilitator and Researcher at Teatro de Identidades

January 1, 2012 - Present

Theatre facilitator and researcher in the Teatro de Identidades project.

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.