HISTORY OF THEATER AND PERFORMANCE

The course aims to provide basic knowledge about the history of theater (from 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 contemporary Italian scene.

A. Features of Theatre History

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

B. Performance: models of analysis

This part of the course aims to clarify the most appropriate methodologies for 'reading' a performance.

C. Motus’ Rooms: how Cinema (re)duplicates Theatre

This part is a specific in-depth analysis dedicated to Progetto Rooms of Motus, such as example of ‘cinematic’ dramaturgy.

A .Features of Theatre History (3 CFU)

Text:

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

B Performance: models of analysis (1 CFU)

Text:

- A. Ubersfeld, Leggere lo spettacolo, Carocci, Roma, 2008 (cap. I-II-IV-VII, about 75 pp.).

C Motus’ Rooms: how Cinema (re)duplicates Theatre (2 CFU)

Video:

- Motus, Twin Rooms (2002).

Bibliography:

- L. Pernice, Motus. La vertigine multimediale, Catania, Villaggio Maori Edizioni, 2016, pp. 200.

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