Grupo TAPA: An Overview of The Work of a Brazilian Repertory Theater Company

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https://doi.org/10.37389/abei.v24i1.205361

Keywords:

Repertory Theater, Theater History, Translations

Abstract

This article contextualizes and briefly discusses the most important characteristics of Grupo TAPA’s work and acting methods. Special emphasis is given to the formative process in the area of acting and to the involvement of the group with the translation of plays by particularly relevant playwrights like Tchecov and Tennessee Williams.

Author Biography

  • Maria Sílvia Betti, Universidade de São Paulo

    Maria Silvia Betti is Senior Professor and Researcher at the Postgraduate Program in Linguistic and Literary Studies in English, Department of Modern Languages, School of Philosophy, Literature and Human Sciences of the University of São Paulo. Academic supervisor at the Program of Linguistic and Literary Studies in English of the School of Philosophy, Literature and Human Sciences of the University of São Paulo (1998 on). Academic supervisor at the Program of Performing Arts of the School of Communications and Arts (2011 on).

References

Nakasone, Claudinei B. L. Um tapa na Pauliceia: a contribuição do grupo Tapa para o teatro da cidade de São Paulo (1987-1999). Dissertação (Mestrado) – Departamento de Artes Cênicas da Escola de Comunicações e Artes da Universidade de São Paulo. São Paulo, 2001

Navarro Filho, Fernando. A construção da fala do ator segundo o grupo TAPA. Reflexões sobre um processo de aprendizagem.Dissertação (Mestrado) – Instituto de Artes da Universidade Estadual de Campinas, 2017

Sampaio, Maria E. A. Grupo Tapa: histórico, repertório nacional e perfil sociopolítico. Dissertação (Mestrado) – Departamento de Artes Cênicas da Escola de Comunicações e Artes da Universidade de São Paulo, 2003.

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Published

01-02-2023

Issue

Vol. 24 No. 1 (2022): ABEI Journal 24.1

Section

Voices from Brazil

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How to Cite

Betti, M. S. (2023). Grupo TAPA: An Overview of The Work of a Brazilian Repertory Theater Company. ABEI Journal, 24(1), 123-131. https://doi.org/10.37389/abei.v24i1.205361