The 12th edition of the Mostra Internacional de Teatro de São Paulo (MITsp) takes place from March 6 to 15 and includes two performances adapted from the works of French author Édouard Louis, directed by German Thomas Ostermeier. Louis's 'political autobiographies' dissect violence in its various social layers, which resonates deeply within the contemporary Brazilian context, especially concerning issues of homophobia and violence against the LGBTQIAPN+ community.

Antonio Araujo, one of the creators behind MITsp, highlights Brazil's troubling statistics regarding violence against transgender and gay individuals, emphasizing that acts of violence are not limited to extreme incidents but are also present in everyday situations, such as family dynamics and workplace interactions. The performance 'História da Violência' serves as a poignant poetic manifesto against homophobia, reflecting the ongoing struggles faced by LGBTQIAPN+ individuals in Brazil.

This partnership with Ostermeier is significant, as it marks a continued collaboration between the director and the festival, aiming to elevate awareness and provoke thought about these pressing social issues through the medium of theater. The programming not only aims to entertain but also to engage audiences in deeper discussions about violence, identity, and the importance of representation in art, thus making this edition of MITsp both a cultural and a political statement.