Cidadania cultural e acessibilidade: a experiência no Festival de Teatro Infantil de Goiás um estudo de caso

Abstract

Cultural accessibility is defined as a set of strategic measures focused on eliminating barriers and promoting the full participation of people with disabilities or reduced mobility in all aspects of cultural life. Recognized as a legal guarantee, it is essential for social inclusion, equal opportunities, and the cultural enrichment of all citizens, and should be incorporated into the execution of artistic and cultural projects. In this context, the present work is based on the following problem: how does the Festival de Teatro Infantil de Goiás use and develop strategies to combat the exclusion of people with disabilities through cultural accessibility? As a case study, the general objective of the research is to analyze how the production of FESTIN-GO contributes to ensuring cultural accessibility in the Goiás context, emphasizing the processes experienced during its execution and its impacts on artistic groups, actors, producers, technicians, and the audience, as well as highlighting the transformations that have occurred in the Goiás theatrical scene regarding accessibility. To this end, the following specific objectives are outlined: Identify the cultural accessibility strategies used by FESTIN-GO to promote the inclusion of people with disabilities; Analyze the specific actions and initiatives of FESTINGO aimed at combating potential physical and communicational barriers; Evaluate the impact of the strategies adopted by FESTIN-GO on promoting the active and equal participation of people with disabilities, considering aspects such as representativeness and community involvement. Regarding the methodological proposal, the research adopts a qualitative approach reflected in performative writing, using bibliographic and documentary research as foundational elements of the proposed investigation. It is observed that FESTIN-GO, created by Cia. Flor do Cerrado in collaboration with other theater companies, stands out for valuing artistic productions aimed at children and its pioneering role in promoting cultural accessibility in the Goiás performing arts. It is noted that, throughout its five editions, FESTIN-GO has excelled in implementing various strategies and actions aimed at increasing the access of people with disabilities to its activities. By providing resources such as sign language interpreters, audio description, and subtitles, the Festival ensured accessibility for different disability groups, including those with hearing, visual, and autism-related disabilities. This pioneering initiative in the State of Goiás facilitated access to culture and promoted the effective participation of this audience in theatrical productions, becoming one of FESTIN-GO’s major contributions to social inclusion and cultural democratization