Brazilian theatrical productions tour to explore mining and indigenous history

Various theatrical productions are touring different regions of Brazil, focusing on social reflection and ancestral knowledge.

In Minas Gerais, the play ‘Depois que Mariana Conheceu o Mar’, written by Isabela Viana and directed by Dani Silva, is holding free performances in Poços de Caldas. The production uses physical theater and documentary research to reflect on the consequences of mining in the state, specifically referencing the tragedies in Mariana and Brumadinho. The work connects historical mining disasters to current discussions regarding rare earth element exploration in southern Minas Gerais.

In Mato Grosso do Sul, the show ‘Jurema e a Criação do Mundo’ is circulating through Bonito. Created by Sorrayla Acosta Parra, the performance blends theater, clowning, and music to explore various narratives of the universe's creation. The play integrates the cosmologies of the Guarani Mbya and Desana peoples alongside scientific theories like the Big Bang, utilizing traditional Guarani-Kaiowá songs with community authorization.