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History of Contemporary Drama

A.Y. 2023/2024
9
Max ECTS
60
Overall hours
SSD
L-ART/05
Language
Italian
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

Lessons timetable

Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi

Exams calendar

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Course syllabus and organization

Single session

Responsible
Cambiaghi Mariagabriella
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
Part A (20 hours - 3 cfu): Contemporary actor between theory and practise
Part B (20 hours - 3 cfu): From Eleonora Duse to Dina Galli: the traditional Italian actor
Part C (20 hours - 3 cfu): Italian directing actors on the contemporary stage

The course aims to analyse the Italian actor's acting during 20th century, moving from main theories about his artistic function. The first unit deals with international theories of acting, while the second and the third unit focuse on methods and tools of Italian acting from Eleonora Duse, Dina Galli until different models of work in directing theatre, entertainment, experimental groups and performance.
Prerequisites for admission
The course is addressed to students of Master degree in Music,Theatre and Film and Music, Culture, Media and Performance, 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.
Teaching Resources
Bibliography for attending students
6 cfu programme: Part A + Part B
9 cfu programme : Part A+ Part B+ Part C

Part A
Topics presented during classes of part A
L. Mango, Il Novecento del teatro. Una storia, Roma, Carocci, 2019.

Part B
Topics presented during classes of part B
Collection of papers on Eleonora Duse availaible on Ariel website;
M. Cambiaghi - R. De Berti, L'ambrosiana pura. Dina Galli attrice di teatro, cinema e radio, Milano, Mimesis, 2023.

Part C
Topics presented during classes of part C
A reading between: C. Formenti (a cura di) Mariangela Melato tra cinema, teatro e televisione, Milano, Mimesis, 2016; or: G. Della Ferrera - F. Rigato, Tino Carraro attore di regia, Milano, Mimesis, in corso di pubblicazione.

Bibliography for not attending students

6 cfu Programme not attending students
1) L. Mango, Il Novecento del teatro. Una storia, Roma, Carocci, 2019.
2) Collection of papers on Eleonora Duse availaible on Ariel website;
3) M. Cambiaghi - R. De Berti, L'ambrosiana pura. Dina Galli attrice di teatro, cinema e radio, Milano, Mimesis, 2023.
4) A. Petrini, Fuori dai cardini. Il teatro italiano negli anni del primo conflitto mondiale, Torino, UTET, 2020.

9 cfu Programme not attending students
1) L. Mango, Il Novecento del teatro. Una storia, Roma, Carocci, 2019.
2) Collection of papers on Eleonora Duse available on Ariel website
3) M. Cambiaghi - R. De Berti, L'ambrosiana pura. Dina Galli attrice di teatro, cinema e radio, Milano, Mimesis, 2023.
4) A reading between: C. Formenti (a cura di) Mariangela Melato tra cinema, teatro e televisione, Milano, Mimesis, 2016; or: G. Della Ferrera - F. Rigato, Tino Carraro attore di regia, Milano, Mimesis, in corso di pubblicazione.
5) A. Petrini, Fuori dai cardini. Il teatro italiano negli anni del primo conflitto mondiale, Torino, UTET, 2020.
5) A. Petrini. Il teatro italiano negli anni del primo conflitto mondiale, Torino, UTET, 2020.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam consists in 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 paper. 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.
L-ART/05 - PERFORMING ARTS - University credits: 9
Lessons: 60 hours
Professor: Cambiaghi Mariagabriella
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