Tem teatro no meu quintal: um estudo da cena teatral em Morrinhos (GO), o legado de Zilda Diniz e a encenação da peça ELA (1973)

Abstract

This research proposes a study of the theatrical pieces written by the Morrinhos-born teacher, writer, poet, playwright, and theater scholar Zilda Diniz Fontes, with emphasis on the text ELA (1973), which we will stage in parallel with the writing of the dissertation. Zilda Diniz has left an important legacy in the city of Morrinhos, contributing to its cultural development and integrating theater into the daily lives of the population. The path to developing this study involved several stages. First, we focused on a theoretical foundation surrounding the notions of memory, biography, and memoir works, aiming to analyze our sources in a substantial way. Next, we provided a historical context for the city of Morrinhos, located in the interior of the state of Goiás, and its early theatrical activities, led by Juquinha Diniz. After that, we arrived at the biography of Zilda Diniz, analyzing her history in theater and the theater in her history, highlighting her own plays and understanding her characteristics as a playwright. We conclude the study by reviewing the experiences gained from the process of staging the play ELA (1973), textually and visually exhibiting all the details behind its construction. Our intention with this research stemmed from the need to connect writing with theatrical practice, expanding knowledge about Zilda Diniz's productions to various possible fields. In this way, we aim to contribute to discussions related to the Theater in Goiás, while also engaging with the artistic practice of our contemporary scene through the performances of the play.