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Grupo Clariô de Teatro Faces Eviction After 20 Years of Community Work in Taboão da Serra

artist · 2026-04-19

Grupo Clariô de Teatro, a Black theater collective founded in Taboão da Serra by Naloana Lima, Alexandre Souza, Mario Pazini Jr., and Naruna Costa, is commemorating two decades of artistic contributions to the periphery. Established in 2005 at Rua Santa Luzia 96, Espaço Clariô has been a venue for various projects and performances, receiving the Prêmio Governador do Estado in 2014. However, the space is at risk of closing as the owner intends to sell, and the group cannot afford the 700,000 reais required to buy it, despite having a right of first refusal. To address this, they initiated a crowdfunding campaign and organize monthly Festêjo Clariô events. Their lineup features four significant plays, with performances scheduled at Sesc Campo Limpo from November 1 to December 15.

Key facts

  • Grupo Clariô de Teatro is a Black theater collective founded in Taboão da Serra.
  • The group's Espaço Clariô, opened in 2005, is a community cultural hub at Rua Santa Luzia 96.
  • The space risks closure as the owner plans to sell, requiring 700,000 reais for purchase.
  • A crowdfunding campaign and monthly Festêjo Clariô events aim to raise the necessary funds.
  • Their play 'Hospital da gente' won multiple awards at the 2009 Prêmio da Cooperativa Paulista de Teatro.
  • 'Urubu come carniça e voa!' (2011) addresses police violence against Black men in Brazil.
  • 'Boi Mansinho e a Santa Cruz do Deserto' (2023) recounts the 1937 Caldeirão massacre in Ceará.
  • From November 1 to December 15, 2024, the group is occupying Sesc Campo Limpo with its repertoire.

Entities

Artists

  • Naloana Lima
  • Alexandre Souza
  • Mario Pazini Jr.
  • Naruna Costa
  • Cleydson Catarina
  • Marcelino Freire
  • Miró da Muribeca
  • João Cabral de Melo Neto

Institutions

  • Grupo Clariô de Teatro
  • Espaço Clariô
  • Cooperativa Paulista de Teatro (CPT)
  • Sesc Campo Limpo

Locations

  • Taboão da Serra
  • São Paulo
  • Brazil
  • Campo Limpo
  • Capão Redondo
  • Embu das Artes
  • Itapecerica da Serra
  • Ceará

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