Chay Suede debuts in ‘Peça Infantil – A Vida e as Opiniões do Cavalheiro Roobertchay’, from Jan 15 to Mar 1 at Teatro Casa Grande, with Felipe Hirsch and Caetano Galindo.
Chay Suede’s Theater Debut
Chay Suede makes theater debut on January 15. Show runs at Teatro Casa Grande. Felipe Hirsch directs.
Caetano W. Galindo and Hirsch handle dramaturgy. Piece blends humor and philosophy. Thus, it recreates actor’s youth as Cavalheiro Roobertchay.
Drawn from Tristram Shandy and Memórias póstumas de Brás Cubas. Reality mixes with imagination. Meanwhile, it tackles fame and authenticity.
Narrative and Key Themes
Piece uses mockumentary style. Twelve fragments draw from personal stories. In this way, it covers narcissism and consumerism.
“Everything is a lie, except what seems like a lie. Everything is true, except the truth”.
Felipe Hirsch notes blend of truth and fiction. Caetano Galindo sees hero and villain in character. On the other hand, it stirs senses.
Actor’s Statement
“The hardships and sweetnesses that shaped young Cavalheiro Roobertchay into a success story”.
Chay Suede recounts character’s adventures. After Rio, heads to São Paulo from Mar 7 to May 3. Still, Rio run lasts 90 minutes, rated 14+.
Tickets and Details
Venue: Av. Afrânio de Melo Franco, 290, Leblon-RJ. Schedules vary monthly. Tickets R$160 to R$220 at box office or online.
Box office open Wed-Sun. Seats up to 950. Finally, Bardos production backed by Ticketmaster.
Photos credits Mayra Azzi