Wild

Selvagem explores the experience of childhood for those who don’t fit neatly into gender norms. Based on his personal experience, that achieves a collective dimension, the playwright, actor and director Felipe Haiut guides the reader through his artistic process of reconciliation with his own childhood and his parents.

Exploring the fun and hardships of being a queer kid who grew up with music, telenovelas and daytime TV in the 1990s, the narrative approaches delicate issues with a light touch and humor. The result is an invitation to reflect on the importance of empathy and of people being understood and loved for who they really are, in all their wild nature.

About the author
Felipe Haiut was born in 1987, in Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro. An actor, creative director and playwright, he got his degree in Film from PUC Rio. He’s the creator of Conexão do Bem, a cultural movement that takes art to public hospitals in Rio de Janeiro. Throughout his trajectory, he has worked in various film and television productions, such as the telenovela Bom Sucesso (2019-2020), the series Impuros (2022-2023), and movies such as Aumenta que é Rock’n Roll (2024), Malu (2024), Minha mãe é uma peça (2016), among other credits. He penned and produced the film A Cozinha, for Globoplay, which was shown in festivals in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and Uruguay. He’s also the author of A garagem, a play published by Cobogó in 2018. Felipe is the creator of Manada, a creative hub for queer, trans and LGBTQIAPN+ artists, inspired by Selvagem, which attempts to create collective memory and offer a safe space for artistic experimentation.

About the collection
The Dramaturgia collection has, since 2012, published writing by Brazilian and international playwrights. The books help in building a memory of current theater, making a new record in the contemporary theater scene. In 2015, Cobogó also launched Dramaturgia Espanhola, the Spanish collection, in 2019, Dramaturgia Francesa, the French collection, and, in 2022, Dramaturgia Holandesa, the Dutch collection. Over 70 important theater authors have been published, with over 100 titles, including various award-winning plays.

Specifications
Title Selvagem [Wild]
Author Felipe Haiut
Language Portuguese
Page count 64
Publisher Cobogó
ISBN 978-65-5691-152-6
Cover Paula Cosentino
Format Softcover
Size 13 x 19 cm
Year 2024
Price R$ 52.00