HISTORY OF THEATER AND PERFORMANCE

The course aims to provide basic knowledge about the history of theatre (from classical Greek plays to present production), with specific references to the methodologies of reading a performance text.

The historical analysis will alternate with a deeper understanding of particular case studies, related to authors and works of the Italian scene.

To allow students to acquire the methodological instruments necessary to analyze the languages of theatre will be projected and discussed, during the lessons, films and videos related to some plays that have marked the history of theater.

Students will also be invited to watch shows in city theaters.

There will be also scheduled meetings with artists, professors and operators of the sector.

The historical analysis will alternate with a deeper understanding of particular case studies, related to authors and works of the Italian scene.

To allow students to acquire the methodological instruments necessary to analyze the languages of theatre will be projected and discussed, during the lessons, films and videos related to some plays that have marked the history of theater.

Students will also be invited to watch shows in city theaters.

There will be also scheduled meetings with artists, professors and operators of the sector.

1. Features of theatre history

This module describes the birth and the development of theatre from its origins to nowaday.

2. Performance: models of analysis

This path aims to clarify the most appropriate methodologies for ʻreadingʼ a performance.

3. The Giuocoliero and the Giullare: the art of the actor-author according to Eduardo De Filippo and Dario Fo.

This focus consists of a in-depth analysis of two figures known for the way of being dramaturges and theater interpreters: Eduardo De Filippo and Dario Fo.

A Features of theatre history (3 CFU)

Text:

- R. Alonge, F. Perrelli, Storia del teatro e dello spettacolo, Torino, UTET, 2016 (pp. 300).

B Performance: models of analysis (1 CFU)

Text:

- J.P. Ryngaert, L’analisi del testo teatrale. Un’introduzione alla comprensione della drammaturgia, Roma, Dino Audino, 2006 (pp. 112, excluding the third part).

C The Giuocoliero and the Giullare: the art of the actor-author according to Eduardo De Filippo and Dario Fo (2 CFU).

Texts:

- Eduardo De Filippo, Il figlio di Pulcinella, Torino, Einaudi, 1979.

- Eduardo De Filippo, Sabato, Domenica e Lunedì, Torino, Einaudi, 1974.

- Dario Fo: Hellequin - Harlekin - Arlekin - Arlecchino (video; the script will be provided at lesson).

- Eduardo De Filippo: Sabato, Domenica e Lunedì (video).

- A. Barsotti, Eduardo, Fo e l'attore-autore del Novecento, Roma, Bulzoni, 2007 (pp. 424, only the third part with the title: Eduardo e Fo).

It will be projected also the 2004 version of Sabato, Domenica e Lunedì directed by Paolo Sorrentino.

Please remember that in compliance with art 171 L22.04.1941, n. 633 and its amendments, it is illegal to copy entire books or journals, only 15% of their content can be copied.

For further information on sanctions and regulations concerning photocopying please refer to the regulations on copyright (Linee Guida sulla Gestione dei Diritti d’Autore) provided by AIDRO - Associazione Italiana per i Diritti di Riproduzione delle opere dell’ingegno (the Italian Association on Copyright).

All the books listed in the programs can be consulted in the Library.