by ERNEST BARTELDES
When someone speaks about theater in Brazil, it is inevitable to mention the name of Bibi Ferreira, who is undoubtedly the Grande dame of the country’s theatrical scene since she first stepped on a stage under the direction of her father, the legendary Procopio Ferreira.
With a career that spans eight decades (she turned 90 in 2012), Ferreira has done it all: she has directed, produced and been at the head of the São Paulo Theater that carries her late father’s name.
She has also been an activist for many causes – among them having the acting profession officially recognized by Brazilian authorities who initially denied her father – a demigod in the Brazilian theater scene – his retirement benefits because his profession was not considered exactly a job.
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