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.

The first lessons (about 20 hours) will be dedicated to explaining and analyzing modules A and B. The remaining ones will be necessary for the in-depth module on Emma Dante and for the on-going test.

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.

Are 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: viewer’s manual

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

3) Performing Fairy Tale: Emma Dante between myths and tales

In the centenary of Gianni Rodari’s birth, we propose an in-depth examination of the dramaturgical and scenic rewriting of fairy tale. The case study will be about the recording and dramaturg Emma Dante.

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: viewer’s manual (1 CFU)

Text:

- L. Allegri, Invito a teatro. Manuale minimo dello spettatore, Roma-Bari, Laterza, 2018 (pp.127).

C Performing Fairy Tale: Emma Dante between myths and tales (2 CFU)

Texts:

- G. Rodari, Grammatica della fantasia, Torino, Einaudi, 2013, pp. 200.

- S. Scattina, «Non tutti vissero felici e contenti». Emma Dante tra fiaba e teatro, Corazzano (Pi), Titivillus, 2019, pp. 196.

Video (part for the oral examination):

• E. Dante, Anastasia, Genoveffa e Cenerentola, 2010.
• E. Dante, Cappuccetto Rosso vs Cappuccetto Rosso, 2015.
• E. Dante, La scortecata, 2017.
• E. Dante, Hans e Gret, 2018.

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.