named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Inside the Wild Heart
Immersive theatrical experience based on the works of Clarice Lispector, presented live in 2016 and 2018 and adapted for virtual viewing through Gather.town, allowing audience members to navigate multiple story paths in a 19th-century brownstone setting.
The Passion According to Janair
Theatrical reimagining of Clarice Lispector’s novel "The Passion According to G.H.", centering the previously marginalized character Janair, portrayed by Ana Carbatti, to explore themes of race, labor, and identity in a solo performance directed by Andressa Furletti.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Hosting cultural celebrations and public events featuring Brazilian artsOrganizes and hosts large-scale cultural events celebrating Brazilian traditions, including Festa Junina (an eight-hour celebration with traditional games, a mock wedding, quadrilha dance, and competitions), Brazilian Carnival (featuring live percussion, dance performances, and DJ sets), and Hora de Clarice (a Clarice Lispector birthday event at the Consulate General of Brazil). Events include food, music, art installations, and participatory activities.
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Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
- Offering workshops and training in theater, dance, and performanceProvides ongoing educational programming including acting and dance workshops, voice and movement laboratories (Tertúlia em Cena), mask-making sessions, five-day intensives in site-specific theater (Embodied Spaces), and practical training for independent artists on producing or touring Off-Off-Broadway shows. Workshops are thematically linked to cultural events and emphasize physical theater, self-expression, and creativity.
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Literary Events & Workshops 1 activity
- Presenting literary readings and discussion-based public programsHosts regular public readings and discussions of Brazilian literature, especially the works of Clarice Lispector, through programs such as "Clarice's Hour," "Happy Hour Online," and live-streamed events on social media. Organized a full-day virtual centenary celebration featuring readings, panel discussions, film screenings, and post-show talks, reaching over 500 participants online.
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Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
- Producing and staging original theatrical worksCreates, produces, and stages original and adapted theatrical productions, often rooted in Brazilian literature and culture, including site-specific and immersive performances such as "The Serpent," "Infinite While It Lasts," and "Inside The Wild Heart." These productions have achieved sold-out runs, received award nominations (including Brazilian International Press and Innovative Theatre Awards), and been presented at venues like Teatro LaTea, Studio 151, and HERE Arts Center.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$129K
Contributions & grants$54K41%
Program service revenue$75K59%
Investment income$00%
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expenses
Total expenses$152K
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balance sheet
Total assets$6K
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Net assets$-68K
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +162.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andressa Bomfim | V. President | 20 | $8K |
| Debora York | President | 20 | $5K |
relationships · 48
Who they work with
- 3-Legged Dog Funder — Partnered with 3-Legged Dog to process tax-deductible donations in support of Group BR Limited's mission.
- Andressa Furletti Partner — Artist performing in live events
- Andressa Furletti Partner — Artist who participated in multiple Happy Hour Online readings of Clarice Lispector's texts.
- Andressa Furletti Partner — Co-founder and co-facilitator of Group Dot BR, leading the Embodied Spaces workshop.
- Andressa Furletti Partner — Performer in the play Metanóia
- Avianca Partner — Recognized as a supporter of "Inside the Wild Heart" in 2018.
- CUNY Graduate Center Partner — Co-hosted a public preview and discussion of The Passion According to Janair at Elebash Recital Hall.
- Candice Feio Partner — Artist featured in art exhibition
- Columbia University Partner — Hosted a master class on adapting Clarice Lispector’s literature into theater at Casa Hispánica.
- Consulate General of Brazil in New York Partner — Hosted the Hora de Clarice event at its venue.
- Consulate General of Brazil in New York Partner — Hosts events at its venue for the READINGS.BR series.
- Debora Balardini Partner — Artist performing in live events
- Debora Balardini Partner — Artist who participated in multiple Happy Hour Online readings of Clarice Lispector's texts.
- Debora Balardini Partner — Co-founder and lead facilitator of Group Dot BR, involved in multiple workshops including Tertúlia em Cena and Embodied Spaces.
- Debora Balardini Partner — Performer in the play Metanóia
- Fabiana Mattedi Partner — Artist performing in live events
- Fabiana Mattedi Partner — Artist who participated in multiple Happy Hour Online readings of Clarice Lispector's texts.
- Facebook Partner — Used for live streaming and promoting the Dia de Clarice centenary event.
- Forbes Partner — Featured in Forbes for its innovative approach to immersive theater.
- Foundation for Contemporary Arts Funder — Provided an Emergency Grant to partially fund the production.
- Gather Town Partner — Platform used for the special screening and post-show discussion of the play "Dentro do Coração Selvagem."
- HERE Arts Center Partner — Presented performances of The Passion According to Janair in collaboration with HERE Arts Center's HERE Hosts program.
- Hayley Kuhlmann Partner — Assistant director of the play Metanóia
- House of Yes Partner — Collaborated with House of Yes to host the Saravá! Yes Carnaval event.
- House of Yes Partner — Hosted the Opa! Festa Junina event at its venue in Brooklyn, NY.
- Instagram Partner — Used for live streaming and promoting the Dia de Clarice centenary event.
- Jonathan Hart Makwaia Partner — Director of the play Metanóia
- Josanna Vaz Partner — Artist performing in live events
- LMCC Government — Administers Creative Engagement funds that support the READINGS.BR program.
- LMCC - Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Government — Administered the Creative Engagement regrant program that partially funded the production.
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Embodied Dialogue for Personal and Collective Transformationmethodology: embodied_dialogueBy combining theater games, vocal work, and tertúlia-style dialogue in a safe environment, the organization fosters personal growth and collective insight, because embodied creative inquiry enables emotional processing and self-expression that support identity transformation.
- Immersive Theater as Sensory Cultural Engagementmethodology: immersive_theaterBy staging immersive, site-specific performances that integrate live music, food, and audience choice, the organization enables visceral engagement with Brazilian culture and literature, because sensory and participatory experiences deepen cultural connection and emotional resonance.
- Transformative Theater for Social Reflectionmethodology: transformative-theaterBy using physical theater, movement, music, and narrative recentering to reposition marginalized voices, the organization provokes reflection on systemic inequities, fear, and identity, because embodied storytelling fosters deeper emotional engagement and critical consciousness.