Zé Celso’s sudden death halted filming: “Abre a Coxia” premieres tonight on Arte1, diving into Teatro Oficina’s raw energy and Brazil’s theater resilience.
Visceral Kickoff at Teatro Oficina
Arte1 debuts the docuseries “Abre a Coxia” tonight, January 28, 2026, at 8:30 PM, directed by Liz Reis. The opener spotlights Teatro Oficina‘s defiant spirit and iconic architecture.
Actors, directors, and crew share rituals, ongoing creations, and political punch. Lep Filmes production spans eight episodes celebrating live theater’s power.
Zé Celso passed mid-process. It brought shared grief, but we crafted a moving tribute.
Shot amid COVID challenges, Reis draws from her acting roots. “I know each theater’s backstage struggles,” she says. It highlights tech teams and regional diversity.
From Bixiga Streets to Beyond
Upcoming: Teatro do Incêndio‘s radical experiments in São Paulo’s Bixiga, Grupo TAPA‘s actor research since 1974, immersive Armazém Cia de Teatro, hip-hop fused Núcleo Bartolomeu, and Rio’s Complexo Negra Palavra and Teatro Íntimo.
Closes with Grupo Redimunho, Grupo Galpão, and Teatro da Vertigem in unconventional spots. New episode weekly; replays Jan 29 at 6 PM, Jan 30 at 7:30 PM, Feb 1 at 1:30 PM.
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