ESAP Theater students perform at Arraial de Quimeras

Arraial de Quimeras is a project by Inês de Carvalho and the Visões Úteis company. It draws from the company’s costume archive to explore the performative potential of this scenic element.

The project features an exhibition of costumes and illustrations opening on March 19th at Casa São Roque, alongside a festive performance of these same costumes. The performance is brought to life by Theatre students from the Porto Higher School of the Arts (ESAP) and will take place on March 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, and 29, always at 3:30 PM.

Additionally, the project includes the launch of a digital catalog and a colloquium on “The Costume as a Source of Creation,” which will take place on March 26th at 2:00 PM, also at Casa São Roque.

Artistic Direction & Creation: Inês de Carvalho

Archive Consultancy & Dramaturgy: Ana Vitorino

Sound Design: Vasco Zentzua

Performers: Students from the ESAP Theatre Course, supervised by Professor Luísa Pinto: Alita Maia, Amanda Duda, Beatriz Ruela, Bruno Sousa, Guilherme Palha, José Valente, Lalu Barbas, Letícia Arlandis, Matilde Brighton, Rita Ribeiro, and Theo.

Costume Making: Jandira Figueira, with support from the Casa da Pertença community.

Set Construction: Josué Maia

Communication Design: Sara Allen

Video Recording: Sara Allen and Alexandra Allen

Production Coordination: Cláudia Alfaiate

Executive Production: Margarida Barreiros Feijó