José Celso Martinez Corrêa

José Celso Martinez Corrêa (Araraquara, March 30, 1937 – São Paulo, July 6, 2023), known as Zé Celso, was a Brazilian director, actor, playwright and director. Working − whether directing, adapting, or actually in collaboration − with names ranging from Augusto Boal, Henriette Morineau, Fernanda Montenegro, Sérgio Britto, Raul Cortez, Bete Coelho and Flávio Império to Chico Buarque, William Shakespeare, Nelson Rodrigues, Max Frisch, Bertolt Brecht and Máximo Gorki, Zé Celso built one of the most original journeys on Brazilian stages.

Known For

A$$untina of the Amerikas

Embodiment of Evil

The Awakening of the Beast

How Do You See Me?

Pitanga

Desire Machine: 60 Years of Teatro Oficina

Dry Movie

Lara

Tropicália

Paulo Autran – O Senhor dos Palcos