A vida só acaba quando de fato termina: a influência das práticas teatrais na terceira idade

Abstract

This memorial presents and analyzes three distinct experiences with theater for the elderly, ranging from a workshop conducted with three people, to private theater classes conducted by me, highlighting the importance of creating spaces where older people feel welcomed, valued, and autonomous. Through these experiences, I observe how theater practices can be a powerful tool for working with the memories of the elderly, as well as promoting storytelling as a form of expression and strengthening identity. The memories are placed in different contexts throughout the three experiences, such as in the script of a scene, for example. The work highlights how theater contributes to the emotional, social, and cognitive well-being of the participants, emphasizing that life only ends when it truly ends, meaning that old age is not the final stage. Through theater, the elderly have the opportunity to reinvent themselves and continue living new experiences.