ANCIENT THEATERS AND PROMOTION OF CLASSICAL CULTURE

The course aims at introducing the student to the knowledge of Ancient Theatre from an archaeological, literary, artistic, architectural and performing-arts point of view, in particular in relation to the history of the circulation of theatrical performances in archaeological sites, starting from the twentieth century. The expected goal is to acquire literary and historical, technical and conceptual knowledge and skills, useful for the enhancement and promotion of the Greek and Roman archaeological sites and specifically the ancient buildings for performance, which dot the coasts of Sicily, Italy, and all around the Mediterranean area.

According to the Dublin descriptors, students, at the end of the course, will demonstrate:

1) Knowledge and understanding: basic knowledge of the structures and evolution of Ancient Greek, Hellenistic, and Roman spectacle buildings.

2) Ability to apply knowledge and understanding: ability to analyse contemporary staging of ancient dramas in archaeological sites.

3) Autonomy of judgement: acquisition of a critical perspective, ability to independently assess the reliability of informations and interpretations.

4) Communication skills: reflection on most suitable communication strategies in relation to the communication and promotion of classical archaeological and literary heritage.

The course is divided into:

– frontal lessons

- Nozioni di base, letterarie, archeologiche, architettoniche, sul teatro antico

- Storia degli spettacoli della Fondazione Inda (1914-2020)

– Monica Centanni, Duilio Cambellotti a Siracusa. 1914-1948. Poetica e pratica teatrale, Lettera 22, Siracusa 2021 (pp. 1-167).

– Le Vesti di Medea. Costumi di scena al teatro greco di Siracusa (1927, 1958, 1972, 2004), catalogo della mostra febbraio/maggio 2005, (a cura di M. Centanni) Lombardi, Caltanissetta 2005 (pp. 1-95).

– Euripide, Ippolito, a cura di Guido Paduano, Bur, Milano 2000 (pp. 142).