WORKSHOPS
We're proud to offer a variety of workshops geared not only to artists but also to the general public. We also offer consultancy and tailored workshops for specific needs such as physical acting, self-expression, team building, creativity, and theater production.
TERTÚLIA EM CENA
VOICE AND MOVEMENT LABORATORY
Tertúlia em Cena: Voice and Movement Laboratory is a hybrid theatre and voice laboratory that reimagines life as a space for embodied dialogue and creative inquiry. Rooted in the Latin American and Iberian tradition of the tertúlia—intimate gatherings for exchange and reflection—it invites participants to explore the whole body and its presence as a channel for transformation, both individual and collective.
In an era marked by disconnection and performance-driven expression, this lab cultivates deep attention, relational awareness, and meaningful expression through movement, vocal exploration, and physical presence. The approach draws from my experience as a theatre artist, a Choreographic Theatre and Roy Hart-inspired voice teacher, as well as an integrative therapist. I will be the main facilitator and include guest facilitators—artists and practitioners from diverse theatrical and vocal lineages such as devised performance, ancestral vocal practices, sound research, Afro-Brazilian and Latinx traditions, and experimental dramaturgy. Their presence supports the lab’s dynamic, pluralistic nature.
Tertúlia em Cena welcomes both emerging and established artists to engage in non-hierarchical, process-centered exploration, opening pathways for future artistic collaborations, shared inquiry, and embodied presence in contemporary performance.
Saturdays
Nov 8, 15, and 22nd | 12 PM to 3 PM
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At HERE Arts Center
145 6th Avenue, New York | NY
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Drop in
Suggested donation:
$20/per session
THE BODY:
A FORCE FOR CHANGE
Stella Adler, one of the most influential acting teachers of the US, believed that “growth as an actor and growth as a human being are synonymous". We couldn't agree more.
In the workshop, The Body: A Force for Change, we will share some of the theater games and exercises that made us grow as performers and as human beings.
Created in a safe environment for self-expression and discovery through movement, vocal work, and theater games, this workshop is geared toward the general public. Participants are expected to make mistakes, exercise their creativity, and have a fun time!
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No prior experience is necessary.
2026
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EMBODIED SPACES:
Creating Site-specific and Physical Theater Works
Embodied Spaces is a five-day intensive workshop offered by Group Dot BR, New York's only Brazilian theater company, focused on creating site-specific and physical theater works. The workshop will be led by Group Dot BR co-founders Andressa Furletti and Debora Balardini, both with extensive experience and a deep understanding of physical theater. Participants will engage with the works of Brazilian literary icon Clarice Lispector and delve into the creative process that the company used to develop the theatrical experience Inside the Wild Heart and other site-specific productions.
The workshop will utilize avant-garde, physical, choreographic, and contemporary theater techniques, culminating in a public presentation on the final day. This presentation will showcase the participants' interpretations and original creations, with an opportunity to test their work with a live audience. By the end of the workshop, participants will have acquired the tools to create their own site-specific and physical theater works.
2026
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INTRODUCTION TO
THEATER PRODUCTION
This workshop will give you some tools and guides on how to put an Off-Off or Off-Broadaway show in New York. It is specially geared towards independents artists seeking to put out their own show and producers starting in the field or wanting to tour their show in NY.
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This upcoming workshop can be hosted online or in person.
By commission
BRAZILIAN DANCE FEELINGS
No, you don’t have to master the steps from the Brazilian rhythms to have lots of fun at one of our Opa! parties. All you need is to get that feeling of it. Each workshop is related to the theme and music styles of the parties.
2026
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MAKE YOUR OWN MASK
You are more crafty than you think. All you need is a couple of evenings savoring some Brazilian treats as you create your own mask from scratch. There will be no right or wrong, just let your creativity loose and surprise yourself with the result. On the first night, we will create the base of the mask, and on the second night, we will paint and decorate it.