Teaching Workshop: Fuera De Escena
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
The workshop aims to offer opportunities for in-depth study of drama in Spain and Spanish-speaking countries, with a focus on contemporary theatre, the rewriting of classical texts, and the performing arts. Each edition centres on a specific theme and is carried out in collaboration with the Instituto Cervantes of Milan; whenever possible, it includes the participation of foreign playwrights, companies and scholars; furthermore, the vision of stagings, at theatre or by means of audiovisual supports, is strongly encouraged.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge of authors and plays that are not covered in institutional courses. Reinforcement and development of analysis and critical thinking skills on drama in its complexity, with specific focus on the performance. Strengthening of teamwork skills and the drafting of written reports or oral presentations.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Giudizio di approvazione
Assessment result: superato/non superato
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
The workshop is organized in collaboration with the Instituto Cervantes in Milan, the Teatro Stabile in Bolzano, and Riccione Teatro Prize. As part of this collaboration and within the project "Nueva Escena Hispánica", which aims to spread contemporary Spanish-language drama in Italy, five recent works have been selected. Three of these will be staged as dramatic readings (mise en espace) at the Teatro Stabile di Bolzano. The authors of the texts will attend the stagings, and they will interact with the audience and discuss their works. Representatives of Spanish institutions and associations from the theatre and publishing field will also participate in the various meetings scheduled for the same weekend.
Prerequisites for admission
The workshop is aimed at all students interested in contemporary theatre, preferably (but not exclusively) Hispanists and Hispano-Americanists, enrolled in the BA programme (excluding the first year) and the MA programme.
Teaching methods
Prof. Cassol, the workshop teacher, will give some preliminary lectures on the selected playwrights and examine the original texts and, wherever possible, some clips of previous stagins. The students will travel to Bolzano from 20 to 22 October 2023 (travel, board and lodging costs are not covered) to attend the dramatic readings and meet the authors and the director Manuela Cherubini, who is also well known for her numerous translations of Spanish and Spanish-American plays.
Teaching Resources
The selected works are: "Un tercer lugar", by Denise Despeyroux; "Inquilino", by Paco Gámez; "La esfera que nos contiene", by Carmen Losa; "A.K.A. Also Known As", by Daniel J. Meyer; "Quirófano", by Almudena Ramírez Pantanella. The three texts of the final selection will be known briefly and, wherever possible, the teacher will provide them in advance.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The students, divided into groups, will prepare critical reviews and multimedia products on the works staged in Bolzano; the work is due by 15 December 2023. The credits will be assigned by 31 December 2023.
Professor(s)
Reception:
It is possible to meet the teacher both in person and throught Teams; students should schedule an appointment .in advance via e-mail.
Office hours: the teacher room is located in Piazza S. Alessandro 1, first floor, Iberistica (stairs to the second floor). Remote calls: Teams (access code: 0tjneag).