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THE TEATRO DE CONTÊINER MUNGUNZÁ

THE CIA. MUNGUNZÁ DE TEATRO PROPOSED TO THE CITY OF SÃO PAULO A NEW CULTURAL CENTER


TEATRO DE CONTÊINER MUNGUNZÁ

Back in 2016 a group of seven artists and educators (Cia Mungunzá de Teatro) built a cultural pole made of eleven containers in the central region of the city of São Paulo in Santa Ifigênia’s neighborhood. A space where it could be found alternative paths in the architectural sphere (a modern/sustainable architecture), urbanistic (democratization of the access to culture – not being the “spearhead” of the gentrification movement in areas where the real estate speculation lies its interests) and with sociocultural
activities (plural programming). Occupying a municipal land which did not answer to its public and plausible function, the space has become a beacon of public politics in one of the most vulnerable areas for socialization in our country. In two years, received an estimated number of 150 thousand people in the most diverse activities related to education, art, leisure and social assistance. It was awarded with an APCA Award (Associação Paulista dos Críticos Teatrais), in the “special” category, becoming not only a unanimous project within the civil community, researchers, public authorities and private sector of the economy, but also a reference in cultural management with a wide program of socio-educational mediation.
The project counts on the support and partnership of the City Hall of São Paulo – Municipal Cultural Secretary.
  • * Main object of the Teatro de Contêiner Mungunzá

    De-bureaucracy and democratization of the access to Art, Culture and Citizenship:

    through an intense programming that mixes different artistic, cultural, educational,

    methodologic and academic proposals. Open to all sort of audience with popular-price

    tickets or free-entrance.

  • * Educational projects and partnerships with public and private institutions

    More than a Theatre, the Teatro de Contêiner Mungunzá it is a cultural converging

    space. It promotes the encounter, the thought and also relevant discussions about the

    different movements in the contemporary society. Composed by artists-educators, Cia

    Mungunzá de Teatro lies its interests on the constitutive, pedagogics and

    methodological processes. Always researching Theatre as a path to get to an end, and

    not something that finishes in itself. The company also establishes partnerships with

    schools, public and private universities, high school or technical school, cultural

    institutions. Such as: Centro de Pesquisa e Formação do SESC, Escola da Cidade, E.E.

    Carlos Gomes, Diversitas, Escola Livre de Santo André, Escola Viva, ETEC das Artes,

    Fábrica de Cultura, Itaú Cultural, Museu de Arte Sacra, Museu da Resistência,

    Universidade de São Paulo, Universidade São Judas, among others.

  • * Architecture, Urbanism and Social Technology

    Partnerships with collectives and students of Architecture, Brazilians and foreigners,

    from institutions such as FAU, Escola da Cidade, Alanus Hochschule für Kunst und

    Gesellschaft, among others.


    Education:

    More than a Theatre, the Teatro de Contêiner Mungnzá it is a convergence space of

    culture, with many and different languages. It promotes the encounter, the thought

    and also promotes relevant discussions about the present. Therefore, our partnerships

    are made with public and private schools.

  • Social Projects

    1 st ) Addicts arts exhibition

    Exhibition of artistic work from two artists that are also drugs addicts in harm

    reduction: Yóri and Dentinho, neighbors, that paint, draw, write and have artistic

    talent and temper.

    The exhibition was opened simultaneously with the Silver Epidemic season. In which,

    not only they would sell their work but also talked to people and explained the

    concept behind their work. Their artistic production was relational objects. They were

    being seen through their art.


    2 nd ) Partnership with groups that work self-care with the vulnerable population on

    streets and also work culture, sports and entertainment to the children from the

    surroundings.


    3 rd ) Presentations made exclusive to the homeless people or people in vulnerability. In

    a partnership with a City Council’s project named “Consultório da Rua” (agents that

    articulates and contributes to the Human Rights Defense through social-educational

    programs), once a month, we developed an artistic showing in the afternoon to drugs

    addicts, homeless people and professionals that work with health and care.

  • Space

    1 st ) Accessibility: toilets, handrail, access ramps and theatre accessibility.

    2 nd ) Sustainability

    - Architecture project: The project (from containers to the barrel playground) was

    thought to reduce the impact on the environment. It was a construction without waste

    that reuses objects and natural resources.

    - Natural Illumination: The space counts on glass walls, which means that its lights is

    the sunlight, therefore, eco-friendly.

    - Hydroponic garden: A vegetable garden sustained with reused water (capitation of

    1600 liters of water), so that neighbors can be stimulated to take care of the garden

    and take leaves home. We also have workshops that teach how to take care of this

    sort of garden.

    - Vegan and Vegetarian Kitchen: With this option of sensible food consumption, we

    contribute to reduce the impact of climate changes, deforestation and pollution.

2 YEARS

113 SPECTACLES  (549presentations)

11 CHILD PLAYS (31 presentations) 

44 musical performances
2 exhibition
6 soireés 
11 festivals/showings
14 workshops
58 public debates
6 parties 
9 book launches
21 dance performances 
7 Social Projects

Approximately 150 thousand people

Awarded by APCA Awards in the category Special Critics Award
Nominated by Governador do Estado Awards in the category Cultural Institution
Nominated by Shell Awards by its architectural usage original for theatre, in a vulnerable region of the city of São Paulo
Nominated by Aplauso Brasil Awards in the category Important Role
Nominated by Arcanjo’s Blog (UOL) in the categories Best Project and Best Theatre – Space/Programming
Nominated by ZESCAR Awards in the category Special Award

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