Programme

The course deals with texts and contexts of books making theory and practice of the Western performer in 20th century (Artaud, Brecht, Grotowski).
Through the reading of Shakespeare's Hamlet, a focus will concern the dramatic tradition in European modern theatre.

Core Documentation

TEXTS FOR THE EXAM: A. Artaud, Il teatro e il suo doppio, Einaudi, Torino; B. Brecht, Scritti teatrali, Einaudi, Torino; J. Grotowski, Testi. Volume II, Il teatro povero (1965-69),La casa Usher, Firenze;
W. Shakespeare, Amleto, edizione e traduzione a c. di A. Serpieri, Marsilio
2 texts among the following ones:
M. Schino, L’età dei maestri, Viella, Roma; E. Barba, La conquista della differenza, Bulzoni, Roma; F. Cruciani, Lo spazio del teatro, Laterza, Bari.
For non-attending students: R. Guarino, Shakespeare. La scrittura nel teatro, Carocci, Roma; or the third text of the optional ones.

Type of delivery of the course

Frontal lessons

Attendance

Non-attending students should add another text to the program, suggested or arranged with the teacher.

Type of evaluation

Oral exam. The questions will address the texts treated and explained during the course.