History of Contemporary Drama
A.Y. 2019/2020
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide a specialized knowledge and methological study of contemporary theatre, by referring to supranational situations of theatre and performance. The second unit focuses on methods of acting in the actor's work between theory and practise. The third unit deals with the evolution of the Italian contemporary show, with particular reference to directing theatre, in order to understand the performance process, including the relationship between the actor and the director.
Expected learning outcomes
After completing the course students will have the methodological and critical skills to analyse the performance process, as well as through the specialized knowledge of the historical-social context in which contemporary dramas and theatrical productions originated. In particular, the student is able to deal with critical awareness the analysis of Italian contemporary productions, especially with directing theatre.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
Didactic Unit A (20 hours - 3 cfu): The theatrical revolutions in 20th century
Didactic Unit B (20 hours - 3 cfu): Contemporary actor between theory and practise
Didactic Unit C (20 hours - 3 cfu): An Italian actress: Valentina Cortese
The course aims to analyse the actor's acting during 20th century, moving from main theories about his artistic function, and analysing different models of work in directing theatre, avant-garde, experimental groups and performance art. The first unit focuses on methods and tools of analysis by referring to the international stage evolution in twentieth century. The second and the third units deal with Italian contemporary stage, with particular reference to directing theatre and the example of Valentina Cortese artistic carrier with Strehler and Piccolo Teatro in Milano.
Didactic Unit B (20 hours - 3 cfu): Contemporary actor between theory and practise
Didactic Unit C (20 hours - 3 cfu): An Italian actress: Valentina Cortese
The course aims to analyse the actor's acting during 20th century, moving from main theories about his artistic function, and analysing different models of work in directing theatre, avant-garde, experimental groups and performance art. The first unit focuses on methods and tools of analysis by referring to the international stage evolution in twentieth century. The second and the third units deal with Italian contemporary stage, with particular reference to directing theatre and the example of Valentina Cortese artistic carrier with Strehler and Piccolo Teatro in Milano.
Prerequisites for admission
The course is addressed to students of Master degree in Music, Theatre and Film and is open to master students of Humanities, History, Languages and Philosophy. Knowledge of the basic concepts of History of the Western theatre and historical chronology of contemporary literature and culture is recommended. Classes are in Italian language.
Teaching methods
The course aims to provide a shared methodology to study the performing arts with critic and historical skills. It focuses not only on script history but also on the material history of performances and on the contribution of actor on stage in terms of artistic creation.
To achieve its objective, teaching will use diverse sources (literary documents, reviews and audiovisual materials) and take a comparative methodological approach keeping into account the different contribution to the field of study provided by different disciplines - literature, fine arts, social and economic history.
To achieve its objective, teaching will use diverse sources (literary documents, reviews and audiovisual materials) and take a comparative methodological approach keeping into account the different contribution to the field of study provided by different disciplines - literature, fine arts, social and economic history.
Teaching Resources
Bibliography for attending students
6 cfu programme: Didactic Unit A + Didactic Unit B
9 cfu programme : didactic Unit A+ didactic unit B+ Didactic Unit C
Didactic Unit A
Topics presented during classes of Unit A
L. Mango, Il Novecento del teatro. Una storia, Roma, Carocci, 2019.
Didactic Unit B
Topics presented during classes of Unit B
L. Allegri, L'artificio e l'emozione. L'attore nel teatro del Novecento, Roma- Bari, Laterza, 2009.
Didactic Unit C
Topics presented during classes of Unit C
C. Formenti (a cura di), Valentina Cortese: un'attrice intermediale, Milano, Mimesis, 2019.
Bibliography for not attending students
6 cfu Programme not attending students
L. Mango, Il Novecento del teatro. Una storia, Roma, Carocci, 2019.
L. Allegri, L'artificio e l'emozione. L'attore nel teatro del Novecento, Roma- Bari, Laterza, 2009.
F. Perrelli, Poetiche e teorie del teatro, Roma, Carocci, 2015, pp. 9-85.
9 cfu Programme not attending students
L. Mango, Il Novecento del teatro. Una storia, Roma, Carocci, 2019.
L. Allegri, L'artificio e l'emozione. L'attore nel teatro del Novecento, Roma- Bari, Laterza, 2009.
C. Formenti (a cura di), Valentina Cortese: un'attrice intermediale, Milano, Mimesis, 2019.
F. Perrelli, Poetiche e teorie del teatro, Roma, Carocci, 2015.
6 cfu programme: Didactic Unit A + Didactic Unit B
9 cfu programme : didactic Unit A+ didactic unit B+ Didactic Unit C
Didactic Unit A
Topics presented during classes of Unit A
L. Mango, Il Novecento del teatro. Una storia, Roma, Carocci, 2019.
Didactic Unit B
Topics presented during classes of Unit B
L. Allegri, L'artificio e l'emozione. L'attore nel teatro del Novecento, Roma- Bari, Laterza, 2009.
Didactic Unit C
Topics presented during classes of Unit C
C. Formenti (a cura di), Valentina Cortese: un'attrice intermediale, Milano, Mimesis, 2019.
Bibliography for not attending students
6 cfu Programme not attending students
L. Mango, Il Novecento del teatro. Una storia, Roma, Carocci, 2019.
L. Allegri, L'artificio e l'emozione. L'attore nel teatro del Novecento, Roma- Bari, Laterza, 2009.
F. Perrelli, Poetiche e teorie del teatro, Roma, Carocci, 2015, pp. 9-85.
9 cfu Programme not attending students
L. Mango, Il Novecento del teatro. Una storia, Roma, Carocci, 2019.
L. Allegri, L'artificio e l'emozione. L'attore nel teatro del Novecento, Roma- Bari, Laterza, 2009.
C. Formenti (a cura di), Valentina Cortese: un'attrice intermediale, Milano, Mimesis, 2019.
F. Perrelli, Poetiche e teorie del teatro, Roma, Carocci, 2015.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam consists of an oral test that aims to assess the students' knowledge of the history of the contemporary theatre and of the subjects on the programme, with particular attention to disciplinary terminology, argumentation skills and explanatory precision. For students attending classes is possible to take an intermediate written test. Information about written test will be given only during the lessons.
Warning
International students or Erasmus incoming students are invited to contact the teacher in charge of the course in a timely manner.
The examination procedures for students with disabilities and/or with DSA must be defined with the teacher, in agreement with the competent office.
Warning
International students or Erasmus incoming students are invited to contact the teacher in charge of the course in a timely manner.
The examination procedures for students with disabilities and/or with DSA must be defined with the teacher, in agreement with the competent office.
Unita' didattica A
L-ART/05 - PERFORMING ARTS - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica B
L-ART/05 - PERFORMING ARTS - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica C
L-ART/05 - PERFORMING ARTS - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor(s)