The course gives students the basic instruments to understand the institutional aspects, the economic context, the cultural policies and the management practices that characterise live performances in Italy (with particular reference to spoken theatre).
The objective of the course is to make students aware of the main institutional, economic-financial and organisational dynamics that have characterised the production and distribution of live performance over the centuries. Moreover, it aims to broaden consideration of the contemporary theatre situation and highlight the dynamic balance that characterises theatrical companies today, hovering between the will to stay faithful to a rich tradition of customs, knowledge and consolidated professionalism and the need to redefine their operation in order to live up to the ongoing processes of institutional and management changes and the demanding challenges of competing for financing.
For 6 CFU students:
In addition, for 9 CFU students:
Although it is not obligatory, students are advised to have taken History of theatre and performing arts before attending to this course.
Lectures with slides (available on Aulaweb) during the first two modules. Active participation of the students during the third module: they will be required to research in the Guido Salvini Archive, to write a paper (other languages in addition to Italian are possible), to present it to the class. Subscription to Aulaweb is mandatory for all students.
Programme for students taking the course for 6 cfu - Introduction
After a brief theoretical introduction, the first two modules will sketch the main outlines of the history of the organisation and economics of theatre from Italian Unity (1861) to nowadays. The analysis will focus on spoken theatre but there will also be comparative perspectives and reference to musical theatre.
Programme for students taking the course for 9 cfu - Guido Salvini. Theatre Direction and Organisation in 1920s and 1950s in Italy
The director, set designer and manager Guido Salvini will lead us through the crisis and transformation of theatre organisation in Italy in the first half of the 20th century. The third part will partially take place at the al Museo Biblioteca dell'Attore, where the artist’s archive is preserved. Active attendance will be required: students will carry out individual research on selected topics and will present a paper to the rest of the class.
6 CFU
ATTENDING STUDENTS
NOT ATTENDING STUDENTS
Bibliography for students not proficient in Italian language may be arranged individually.
Ricevimento: Mondays 3:00-4:00 PM and Wednesday 3:00-4:00 PM. Office hours are regular during the lessons period (30. September to 4. December 2019 and 17. February - 8 May 2020). Otherwise check the calendar at this link: http://www.diraas.unige.it/?dipendente=56531
LIVIA CAVAGLIERI (President)
ROBERTO CUPPONE
MATTEO PAOLETTI (Substitute)
VALERIA SCREPIS (Substitute)
30. September 2019
ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT OF LIVE PERFORMANCES
Attending students will give an oral exam on the first and second module; during the third module they will present a paper to the class. The exam is only oral for not attending students.
6 CFU:
- 1 question on each of the areas of study listed in the bibliography. Students are expected to be able to give a clear account of the subjects; to problematize studied issues; to argue with the teacher.
9 CFU:
- as above + paper to be presented to the class.
The following workshops are recommended:
