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Theatre and what makes us human
Since I was very young, I’ve felt there’s nothing quite like theatre - everything unfolding right in front of you, in a unique moment that you get to witness once and that will never happen again. Today, besides being part of the audience, I often find myself on stage. And I have to say, very few things in life connect me so deeply to my own humanity or make me feel so alive. I’m reminded of the words of Mr. Keating from Dead Poets Society: “We don't read and write poetry bec

Maria Bernardes
Aug 71 min read


Wagner Moura on stage in Barcelona
This week I had the privilege of seeing Wagner Moura perform "Um Julgamento" here in Barcelona, a play performed in a beautiful blend of Portuguese, Spanish and Catalan. Besides feeling honoured to witness his extraordinary performance, I left feeling incredibly proud of Brazilian theatre and, once again, reminded of why I love this art form so deeply. When we watch a play, it's easy to forget everything that happened before the curtain rose: months of rehearsals, research, p

Maria Bernardes
Aug 71 min read


The joys of an improv performer
In July, I performed the Pretty Flower format with this amazing improv group. Pretty Flower is quite a challenging improv format, with a grounded base scene and spokes that derive from it. It requires a great deal of focus, quick thinking, and the ability to create a variety of strong characters. It’s hard to describe all the benefits that the art of improv brings to my life. Besides the immense joy and sense of support it brings to me personally, it also helps me professiona

Maria Bernardes
Aug 71 min read


The magic of hosting events
In a world increasingly dominated by AI and screens, bringing people together and creating opportunities for real connection has become more essential than ever. This is what inspired my friend Kanita Wang and me to create Spark, an event designed to foster connection and human interaction in a warm, friendly environment. Beyond designing the activities and producing the event, I also have the pleasure of hosting Spark in Barcelona, both in English and Spanish. And hosting is

Maria Bernardes
Aug 71 min read


An Improvised Murder Mystery show
I’m so thrilled and honoured to be part of CluesUp, an improvised murder mystery show — and to play the role of Mrs. Peacock, an old-money drama queen with plenty of flair! 🎭💅 None of us knows who killed our host, Mr. Black — not the weapon, not the room — and we’ll discover it all live, together with the audience, through plenty of laughter and surprises. Working behind the microphone is a joy, and voice acting offers endless creative possibilities — but there’s nothing qu

Maria Bernardes
Nov 19, 20251 min read
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