Based on her experience in “Adilson” as assistant director, Solange Freitas led a masterclass introducing the creative process and interdisciplinary approach of Dino D’Santiago’s first opera.
After introducing the artistic team and contextualizing the show, the masterclass led by Solange Freitas explored the components of an opera and the relevance of the themes addressed in “Adilson,” encouraging students to reflect on art and citizenship. The second part of the session was practical, challenging participants, in groups, to imagine and write proposals for ideas, themes, and musical devices for a contemporary opera, culminating in the sharing of some exercises.
Solange Freitas was born in Lisbon. She has a degree in Theater – Actors/Directors from ESTC, with training in Clinical Psychology (ISPA), and is pursuing a master’s degree in Communication Sciences – Communication and Arts at NOVA FCSH. She works as an actress, creator, and assistant director, combining theater, performance, and writing.
In collaboration with Catarina Vieira, she has created several projects, including “Lá e Cá” (winner of the Young Artists Project/CCB), “Temporária,” “Fora de Jogo,” “Ex Machina e Bugs,” presented in national and international contexts such as the Temps d’Images Festival, Serralves em Festa, FIMP, Valladolid, and Rio de Janeiro. She has worked with creators such as John Romão, Cláudia Lucas Chéu, Albano Jerónimo, Tiago Cadete, and the company O Bando.
As an actress, she has been part of shows such as “Poltrona – Monólogo para uma mulher,” “Orlando,” “A Vida de John Smith,” and “Um libreto para ficarem em casa seus anormais,” as well as film and television projects, including “Filme do Desassossego,” “Luz Vermelha,” and several TVI series. She also directed “Real Dog” (ZDB) and collaborated as an assistant director on several recent projects, including “Os Demónios não Gostam de Ar Fresco” (Teatro Nacional 21).
