The stage is where storytelling comes alive
For Charles Paraventi, the theatre has always been a place of discovery. From classical productions to improvisational performance, the stage offers a unique connection with live audiences and the spontaneous energy that only theatre can provide.
Over the years, Paraventi has performed in numerous theatre productions, exploring characters through comedy, drama, and improvisation. His work reflects a deep commitment to the craft of performance and the living dialogue that unfolds between actor and audience.
Where the Actor Meets the Audience
From classical theatre to improvisational performance, his work on stage reflects a deep connection with live audiences and the spontaneous energy that only theatre can offer.
The stage has always been a place of discovery for Charles Paraventi.
Bringing Characters to Life
From intimate stages to packed theatre houses, Charles Paraventi has embraced the vibrant energy of live performance. Theatre is where, timing, imagination, and audience connection come together, shaping each performance into a unique and unforgettable experience.
Throughout his career, Paraventi has appeared in a wide range of theatrical productions across Brazil, collaborating with respected directors and performers while bringing memorable characters to life. Among his notable performances are O Burguês Ridículo (The Ridiculous Bourgeois), directed by Guel Arraes and João Falcão, and A Ver Estrelas (Stargazing), which received the Mambembe Award for Best Children’s Play.
His performance in Perdoa-me por me Traíres (Forgive Me for Having Betrayed Me) also took the production to the prestigious Edinburgh Festival in Scotland. Improvisation has played a defining role in his stage work. As a member of the acclaimed improvisational group Os Improváveis (The Improbable Ones), Paraventi helped create performances built on spontaneity and audience interaction, earning top recognition in Rio de Janeiro’s improvisational theatre championships.
THE JOURNEY
A Life in Theatre
From early performances to acclaimed productions, these moments reflect Charles Paraventi’s journey through the world of theatre.
Creates and directs the improvisation theatre group Treta.
2015
Appears in the nationally touring production Congresso Nacional de Sexologia (National Congress on Sexology).
2015
Performs in O que eu vim fazer em Londres? (Fish & Chips) (What did I come to London for? Or Fish & Chips) at Casa de Cultura Laura Alvim.
2014
Co-creates the improvisational show Curto Circuito (Short Circuit), debuting at Curitiba Comedy Club.
2012
Appears in the comedy play Assassinato no Motel (Motel Murder) and the humor production Os Capangas (The Thugs).
2011
Performs in A Arte de Escutar (The Art of Listening), presented in Rio de Janeiro and later in the São Paulo State Arts Circuit.
Directs the improvisational theatre group Acepipes, collaborating with several well-known Brazilian comedians and performers.
2008–2010
2008–2009
Performs in the children’s play No Reino dos Mal Humorados (In the Kingdom of the Grumpies) and works as assistant director in the production directed by Najla Raja.
2006
Charles Paraventi created the improv group Os Improváveis (The Improbables) in Rio de Janeiro, bringing together performers from different parts of the world within a vibrant international improv scene. The group participated in the First World Improvisation Championship in Rio de Janeiro, winning the Carioca Improvisation Championship in 2005 and the Autumn Improvisation Championship in 2006.
2005–2006
Performs in Bárbara Não lhe Adora (Barbara Doesn’t Love You), staged in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.
2002–2003
Co-founds the theatre group Tá Beleza (All’s Good), performing comedy sketches and starring in the production Cheiro de Macho (Macho’s Scent).
2001
Appears in Luzes da Bohemia (Bohemian Lights), sharing the stage with actors Ricardo Blat and Marcos Breda.
2000
Performs in São Paulo productions including Cadê Bilú? (Where’s Bilu?), A Noite de Todas as Ceias (The Night of All Suppers), and Minh’alma é Imortal – Anjo da Decadência (My Soul is Immortal – Decadence Angel).
1997
Tours southern Brazil with the acclaimed production O Burguês Ridículo (The Ridiculous Burgeois), directed by Guel Arraes and João Falcão.
1995
Stars in several productions including, A Ver Estrelas (Stargazing) (winner of the Mambembe Award for Best Children’s Play), and 7x² = y – Uma Parábola Que Passa Pela Origem (A Parable that Passes through Origin).
1995
Appears in Perdoa-me por me Traíres (Forgive Me for Having Betrayed Me) at Teatro Villa Lobos, later presented at the prestigious Edinburgh Festival in Scotland.
1994
Performs as the Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz at Teatro Casa Grande and as Pedro’s Grandfather in Pedro and the Wolf.
1993
Stage debut in the successful theatrical project Terror na Praia at Teatro da Praia in Rio de Janeiro
1993
ON STAGE
Moments from the Theatre
A selection of scenes and performances from Charles Paraventi’s work in live theatre
On stage, storytelling becomes immediate, powerful, and shared with the audience in real time. These moments reflect the vitality and emotion of Charles Paraventi’s theatrical performances.
07/21/15 - Congresso Nacional de Sexologia
(National Congress of Sexology)
O pai de Paulão (Paulão’s Father), written and directed by Lucas Domso.
1998 - Debate with Nina Ribeiro -
Os Beleza (The Beautiful Ones)
04/30/09 - Acepipes Improviso (Improv Acepipes) – The sentence game
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