Musical written by Amapá native goes viral and reaches more than 1 million views on social media

Cast of “Por Isso Tudo Acabou Assim” performing at the Cesgranrio theater Divulgação/Arthur Quintella A musical written by an artist from Amapá left the stage to win over millions of people on social media. Created without sponsors and financed by the cast itself, “Por Isso Tudo Acabou Assim” exceeds 1 million views in videos published on TikTok and Instagram. "I'm doing everything I can, but I don't have the will anymore. Will I be of any use? What if I'm of no use?" , is the text that opens the musical written by director Gabriela Salman, 28 years old. The plot portrays the dilemmas and pains of youth. ? The artist says that she wrote the piece during a period of professional frustration in Rio de Janeiro, the city where she has lived for 9 years. In this process, Gabriela found inspiration in “Spring Awakening”, a classic by German playwright Frank Wedekind. Written at the end of the 19th century, the work portrays young people deprived of information and freedom. "Whoever watches our play notices references, but it is completely different. It talks about today's youth, the challenges of our generation and our relationships. This is the meeting point between the two works and what made this inspiration so important", he states. The show addresses topics such as identity, sexuality, family relationships, mental health and the pressure to live up to other people's expectations. For Gabriela, the main message is an invitation for young people to build the path they dream of living. "The main message is live your dreams, discover who you are and have the courage to live from that truth. Don't let fear of the future, fear of failure or other people's expectations stop you. No one can tell you who we have to be", he says. READ ALSO: Sympathy of Youth takes Amapá to the Brazilian Quadrilha Juninas Championship Mother of 1-month-old baby competes for title of Muse of Macapá Summer: 'inspiration for other women'

The impact of social networks Success on the internet emerged spontaneously. The group published excerpts from the production to record moments of the show and one of the videos surpassed 500 thousand views. Other cuts piqued the public's interest and repeated performances. The repercussion expanded the reach of the production and multiplied the messages from viewers who identified with the story. The success led the group to make the complete montage available for free on YouTube and the channel already has 128 thousand subscribers. "I think the show found youth because it talks about pain that we all experience. People say: 'you put into words what I could never explain'. This is one of the most beautiful returns an artist can receive." The future of the project and Gabriela's dreams The repercussions also changed the author's professional trajectory. She started conversations to take the musical to other states and states that the biggest transformation happened in the way the market started to see her work. Today, the group seeks resources through national notices and negotiates partnerships to expand the circulation of the show. While a new season has not been announced, they are also preparing the production's official album, scheduled for 2027. Gabriela started in theater at the age of 11, at Centro Cândido Portinari, under the guidance of Amadeu Lobato. She states that one of the main objectives is to present the play in the state where she started her career. The dream is not yet possible, but the cast has been discussing action in Amapá. The idea is to get closer to the artistic community and show the creative process behind the work “Por Isso Tudo Acabou Assim”. "As an Amapá native, this has a very special meaning for me. I hope that, soon, students and theater enthusiasts in Macapá will be able to have closer contact with us. Who knows, this might not be the first step towards taking the musical back home." Director, actress and screenwriter from Amapá Gabriela Salman, 28 years old Disclosure/Arthur Quintella See the latest news schedule from g1 Amapá

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