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Casa Farofa: a territory for encounters and creative insurgency


More than just a rehearsal space, Casa Farofa is a living idea of collective and independent construction. It is fertile ground where the language of making manifests not only as expression but as a political gesture — as the sharing of possible futures.


Here, theater, dance, and the many languages of performance intertwine through diverse processes, exchanges, and shared knowledge. Each proposal shapes this ever-moving map of creation — a daily spell against the logic of productivity.


Casa is shelter, care, and collective construction. Every body that inhabits it does more than occupy: it cultivates, sustains, and transforms. A space of alliances and continuity!


It is in this encounter between production and creation that we make politics with the body, with listening, and with affection.

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What's the proposal?


It’s all based on trust and collaboration.

Through a circular, collaborative, and affective economy, each artist or group contributes what they can — and we understand that this can change over time. Some come with funds, others with sheer will. And that’s how the wheel keeps turning.

Those who have financial support, grants, or approved projects help sustain those who are just starting out or going through an in-between moment. The result? A space where everyone has a place and can keep walking together.

We calculate the monthly costs (rent, electricity, cleaning, internet, and everything else), divide them by the number of available hours, and from there we define three suggested hourly contribution tiers:

Tier A: R$ 60.00 – the ideal
Tier B: R$ 50.00 – the possible
Tier C: R$ 40.00 – the minimum

Space Use Policies

ENJOY THE ROOM — but take care! The floors in the rooms are wooden and have been finished with a coat of paint. So, if you need to use any kind of tape or make any intervention in the room, please let us know in advance so we can figure out how to avoid damaging the floor or making the space unusable for the next group.

Each room has a speaker and a power system with both 110V and 220V outlets. If you're unsure about anything, just ask the producer on duty at Casa — we’re here to help with whatever you need.

USED IT? CLEAN IT! That golden rule applies here and should be a basic principle. We have a little kitchen space with everything you need to make coffee, tea, and get filtered water. There’s usually a fresh pot of coffee available, but if not, feel free to heat up some water and make it your way. In the kitchen you'll find a sink, drying rack, cupboards with mugs, cups, cleaning supplies, etc.

SMOKING IS ALLOWED — but only in the outdoor areas: the balcony and the upper floor. You’ll notice that there are standing ashtrays placed in these spaces exactly for this purpose. So there’s no reason to throw cigarette butts on the ground, flick them into the street, or leave them on ledges or in plant pots. Please be mindful of this.

CANCELLATIONS — Last-minute cancellations will still be charged, as they affect other groups that could have used the space. We ask everyone to be considerate so we can handle unexpected situations in the best way possible.

These are just a few initial guidelines. We're still settling into the space and figuring things out together with you all.

Feel free to make suggestions or ask any questions!

Where are we? Located in Bixiga, Casa Farofa sits at the heart of São Paulo’s vibrant performing arts scene. The historic building has hosted important projects such as Estúdio Nova Dança, Casa Palco, Teatro de Narradores, and the Theater Cooperative. Today, we share this very building with Teatro da Vertigem.

Where we are
R. Thirteen of May, 240 - Bela Vista, Sao Paulo - SP, ZIP Code 01327-000

Stations near the house: Anhangabaú (exit via Bandeira terminal) and República (exit on the right)


Opening Hours
Monday to Friday, from 10am to 10pm.

Infrastructure
There are three rooms equipped with speakers. Click to see the room maps.

  • Jibóia (room 1) - measurements: 11 x 12

  • Samambaia (room 2) - measurements: 6.50 x 10

  • Lambari (room 3) - measurements: 5.30 x 12.60

    The Terrace: Large open-air space with our Café Estufa and restrooms available.


Use of space
The space has a responsible producer, who schedules each artist/group's time. To do so, you must contact him via email at gisely @corporastreado.com
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