Concepts of corporal work in the training of the artist-teacher: is there space for diversities in Theater education?

The article aims to discuss issues related to corporal work in the professional formation in theater education area, from the experiences of the authors as professors of the disciplines of Corporal Expression in a theater teacher education program. The formation of this professional is problematized, highlighting the importance of the diversity of being, (re) existing and expressing themselves in the world, stressing the current context of theater teaching with assumptions observed in the contemporary scene. Authors such as Fortin (2011), Lehmann (2011) and Le Breton (2009) base the discussions presented. The responsibility for the formation of the teacher that will act in different contexts is highlighted, indicating the importance of the reflection on the subject in the teaching-learning processes in the university.