BEING A MAN: The courage of vulnerability (Theatre and Workshops)
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BEING A MAN: The courage of vulnerability (Theatre and Workshops)

Male vulnerability demands courage. BEING A MAN combines theatre, dance and workshops in schools. Already with support from RTCP and a guaranteed tour in 5 venues, we need €1000...

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    102% of 1 000€

    33 backers

  • 11/11/2026

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Male vulnerability demands courage. BEING A MAN combines theatre, dance and workshops in schools. Already with support from RTCP and a guaranteed tour in 5 venues, we need €1000 in funding to ensure the project's feasibility.

BEING A MAN: The courage of vulnerability (Theatre and Workshops)

From a young age, boys learn to put on armor: they are taught to hide their vulnerability, to swallow their pain, and to channel all their frustrations through anger. This social mask, inherited from patriarchal norms, isolates us and limits our humanity.

The SER HOMEM project was born from the urgent need to dismantle this stronghold. Thus, we are pursuing three continuous lines of action:

  • The Show: An autobiographical solo performance about the impact and suffering of patriarchal male upbringing, exploring the lasting effects that persist into adulthood.

  • The Immersive Exhibition: Masculinity(ies) , where the public confronts the internal dilemma of "being who you are" versus "who society expects you to be".

  • Workshops and Debates in Schools: Practical sessions for middle and high school students based on the EQUIX Manual, where we dismantle the "Masculinity Box" and present bridges to an empathetic, humane, and non-violent masculinity.

We don't want to condemn the man, but rather to liberate him from the expected caricature. We want to create space for listening, contradiction, and emotional regeneration.

Why Crowdfunding? Our Funding Reality

" BEING A MAN " is not a project "on paper." It is a creation in progress, supported by the national cultural ecosystem, with the co-production of A Moagem (Fundão City Council) and the Covilhã Municipal Theatre , in addition to artistic residencies with O Espaço do Tempo , Ajidanha , Fábrica da Criatividade , and Teatro Clube de Alpedrinha .

However, as is the case with independent creation in Portugal, we face a real financial barrier:

  1. The Demanding Restructuring: The project was conceived on a scale of €25,000 , but due to a shortage of direct funding, we reduced it to the feasible minimum of €14,000 .

  2. The Liquidity Problem: We will only receive payments from the co-producing institutions after the performances of the show (starting at the end of January 2027).

To pay for the exhibition materials, produce the educational kit for the classes, build the stage props, and cover basic logistics during the rehearsal and residency phases, we need cash before the premiere .

Help us bring this conversation to the stage and to schools. Join us.

About the author

Samuel Querido is an actor and creator, graduated from ESAD.CR. His career, marked by a strong connection to physical theatre and work with communities, includes collaborations with directors such as Sofia Cabrita, Tiago Poiares, Tiago de Faria and José Carlos Garcia. He currently dedicates himself to artistic mediation projects in Fundão and coordinates the groups "Geração com Memórias" and "Grupo de Teatro Histérico". In parallel, he researches the dynamics of contemporary masculinity, developing a new original creation that seeks to expose the limitations of traditional masculinity to a young audience.

Budget and due dates

A Confirmed Digression: The Real Impact of Your Support

Your contribution has a guaranteed destination and impact. This campaign funds a show that will be live on the ground, interacting with the public and school communities.

  • January 23, 2027: Premiere at the A Moagem Auditorium (Fundão)

  • January 28th and 29th: Creativity Factory (Castelo Branco)

  • February 6th: São Veiga Studio Theatre - Ajidanha (Idanha-a-Nova)

  • February 23rd: Covilhã Municipal Theatre (for schools)

  • March 5th: Joaquim d'Almeida Cinema-Theatre (Montijo)

By supporting this campaign, you are ensuring that hundreds of students, teachers, and viewers will have a safe space to question, feel, and dismantle patriarchal masculinity.

What are €1,000 for?

This €1,000 is the direct leverage that allows us to open the door to the rehearsal room with technical and material dignity. Every euro raised will be applied to:

  • Educational Design and Printing: Production of support materials for schools and interactive classroom worksheets.

  • Residency Logistics: Travel and meals for the team during intensive creation periods in the territories.

  • Invest with
    10€ or more

    Mention in the acknowledgements

    All help is welcome and will never be forgotten! Your name will be mentioned in the project acknowledgments.

    19 backers

  • Invest with
    25€ or more

    Autographed printed material + 1 ticket

    All help is welcome and will never be forgotten! Your name will be mentioned in the project acknowledgments. A booklet that unfolds into a poster will be created for this project and delivered to you autographed. You will also receive an invitation to one of the show's performance dates.

    Hand-delivered (see above)

    4 backers

  • Invest with
    35€ or more

    2 tickets + autographed graphic material

    All help is welcome and will never be forgotten! Your name will be mentioned in the project acknowledgments. A booklet that unfolds into a poster will be created for this project and will be given to you autographed. You will also receive a double invitation to one of the show's performance dates.

    Hand-delivered (see above)

    8 backers

Sat, 14/11/2026 - 03:17

11/11/2026

Campaign ended

The campaign successfully raised the initial target

Mon, 09/11/2026 - 21:12

O objetivo foi ultrapassado! Bem-hajam a todas e a todos.

Caras e Caros apoiantes do Crowdfundig para o espetáculo Ser Homem - A Coragem da Vulnerabilidade, É com uma enorme alegria que vos escrevo para vos agradecer, pois o objetiv...

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Sun, 08/11/2026 - 19:20

100% reached

WE DID IT! We met our initial target but the fundraising can continue

Thu, 22/10/2026 - 22:55

We're now 20

We reached the first 20 backers. Let's keep up!

Mon, 19/10/2026 - 10:52

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19/10/2026

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  • Samuel Esteves Querido

    O objetivo foi ultrapassado! Bem-hajam a todas e a todos.

    Caras e Caros apoiantes do Crowdfundig para o espetáculo Ser Homem - A Coragem da Vulnerabilidade,

    É com uma enorme alegria que vos escrevo para vos agradecer, pois o objetivo dos 1000€ deste crowdfunding já foi ultrapassado e isto não seria possível sem o vosso contributo. O valor estipulado do crowdfunding que irá ser utilizado para:
    - Pagar parte dos cachets da equipa artística
    - Pagar per diems de uma residência artística de duas semanas
    - Pagar deslocações da equipa artística
    - Comprar materiais para realizar as oficinas nas escolas

    Ainda estou a processar a alegria que sinto e mais uma vez agradeço o vosso contributo.

    Também gostava que agendassem a data que vos é mais conveniente para assistirem à apresentação do espetáculo, a digressão confirmada até à data é a seguinte:

    - 23 de Janeiro, Auditório da Moagem, Fundão
    - 29 de Janeiro, Fábrica da Criatividade, Castelo Branco
    - 6 de Fevereiro, Teatro Estúdio São Veiga, Idanha-a-Nova
    - 23 de Fevereiro, Teatro Municipal da Covilhã, (somente para público escolar)
    - 5 de Março, Cinema-Teatro Joaquim d'Almeida

    Quero deixar a ressalva de que a campanha de Crowdfunding continua ativa pois os 1000€ eram o meu objetivo inicial, no entanto, esse valor até já foi ultrapassado e pode continuar a crescer até às 18:00 do dia 11/11 pelo que ainda vão a tempo de partilhar com alguém que possa ter interesse em apoiar.

    Mais uma vez quero agradecer-vos imenso pela vosso apoio.

    Um enorme BEM-HAJAM,
    Um abraço,
    Samuel Querido

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