Staging of possibilities: Theater, imaginary and isolation

Abstract

This text reflects on the virtual experiences developed by Brazilian scenic groups and artists during the COVID-19 pandemic. The work of groups such as Armazém, Galpão and Magiluth are analyzed based on their poetics, which relate to the imaginary of the house and intimacy in the face of technological and media resources. The works also start a discussion about presence, a crucial factor in the scenic art, and how this element had to be reconfig-ured due to the impossibilities of meeting in person during the pandemic.