Teatro Alberto Maranhão (TAM): reflexões a partir da memória-história do seu acervo documental (1926-1937)

Abstract

This present dissertation discusses the documentary collection of the Alberto Maranhão theater, a building inaugurated in 1904, in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte. Seeking to measure the relevance of this collection for the memory and history of Brazilian theater, this study introduces the concepts of sources, documents, and theatrical collections, and also contextualizes the early years of the Alberto Maranhão Theater and the formation of its documentary collection. The analysis focuses on documents from the years 1926-1937, using Carrijo (2020), Azevedo (2021), and Fontana (2021) as theoretical and methodological references. The study places the theater of Rio Grande do Norte in the context of Brazilian theater in the 1920s and 1930s, considering the political, economic, social, and cultural circumstances surrounding the theatrical productions at TAM. It also discusses theatrical genres, the dynamics of professional and amateur groups, and connections with the theatrical scene in other Northeastern states (Silva, 2014), (Ferraz, 2018) and (Faria, 2020). This research contributes valuable insights for future studies on the history of Brazilian theater, particularly in exploring the history of theater in Rio Grande do Norte.