T.IN.C. PROJECT - THEATRE IN THE CLASSROOM
SHOW LESSONS
“T.in.C- Theater in the Classroom” is a project born in 2013 with the aim of offering dramatized performances to complement the regular daytime lessons of middle and high schools. The idea is to present a classroom lesson/performance on topics and authors that students encounter throughout their school career. Students will listen to a story interspersed with live recitations, readings, music, and videos, chosen specifically for each specific performance.
The activity is conducted in the presence of the teacher during normal school hours: it is not a passive representation of a single work or an excerpt from it, but an experience that actively involves students.
The show lessons offered are as follows:
GREEK THEATRE
The origins: from ritual to theatre.
The journey explores the origins of Western theater, culminating in two of the most important playwrights of antiquity: Aeschylus and Aristophanes. The narrative is accompanied by images, musical scores, and excerpts from Aeschylus's "Oresteia" (a trilogy consisting of the tragedies Agamemnon, The Choephori, and The Eumenides) and Aristophanes's "Women in Parliament."
THEATRE BETWEEN THE MIDDLE AGES AND THE RENAISSANCE
The rebirth of the theatre.
Through readings, videos, and recitations, the course recounts the history of theater from the fall of the Western Roman Empire to the Renaissance. Specifically, the topics covered will be: mystery plays; dramatic lauda with readings from Jacopone da Todi's "Donna de Paradiso"; jesters and jesters with a reduction of the contrast "Rosa fresca aulentissima" by Cielo D'Alcamo; Machiavelli's "La Mandragola" and Ruzante's "Parliament"; and Commedia dell'arte.
MOLIERE
Castigat ridendo mores.
The tour explores the story of one of France's greatest playwrights, Jean Baptiste Poquelin, aka Moliere, focusing on the critical spirit that characterizes his works. Specifically, we will present readings and recitations from "Les Precious Ridicules," "Tartuffe," and "The Misanthrope."
STANDARD BEARERS
and tragedy in verse.
A journey to discover the genius of the Italian writer and playwright, through the analysis and interpretation of some passages from his most famous works "Mirra" and "Saul".
PIRANDELLO
and humor.
Through readings and recitations, we will recount the life of Pirandello as a man and an author, highlighting the various phases of his theatre. The works we will specifically discuss are: "Così è se vi pare," "Six Characters in Search of an Author," and "Trovarsi."
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ILIAD
A journey to discover Homer's great epic poem, starting with the "Homeric Question" and exploring the narrative's key moments, through readings and recitations taken from the poem itself and from A. Baricco's reinterpretation.
LATIN THEATRE
Not just farce.
The course recounts the development of theater in Latin culture, primarily due to the blending of indigenous elements (e.g., Atellan) with influences from the Greek world. The authors chosen to represent Latin theater are Plautus, with excerpts from "Casina" and "Aulularia" performed, and Seneca, with excerpts from "Medea."
SHAKESPEARE
and the Elizabethan period.
The journey tells the fascinating and mysterious story of one of the greatest playwrights of all time, William Shakespeare, through excerpts from "Macbeth," "Romeo and Juliet," and "A Midsummer Night's Dream." We will also use videos from operas, ballets, films, images, and musical scores to highlight how Shakespeare's works have been continually revisited and reimagined from the 17th century to the present day.
GOLDONI
and the reform of the theatre.
The journey tells the story of one of Italy's greatest playwrights, Carlo Goldoni, through excerpts from "La Locandiera," "Gli innamorati," and "I rusteghi." Beginning with the commedia dell'arte, we will explore the changes Goldoni implemented in his theater, ultimately leading to the development of the so-called "Goldonian reform."
19th-20th century
Theatre and art in the modern age.
An itinerary to discover the artistic movements from the late 19th to the early 20th century and the link between them and the most important authors of modern theatre in Europe such as Rostand, Ibsen, Chekhov, Pirandello and Beckett.
THE ORLANDO
A journey to discover the historical and literary figure of the paladin Orlando, beginning with the Breton and Carolingian cycles, moving on to the chivalric poems of the Italian Renaissance, and finally arriving at the tradition of the Sicilian Pupi.
DANTE'S INFERNO
A journey to discover Dante from a historical and literary perspective. We'll explore the Divine Comedy and its main features, paying particular attention to the cantos dedicated to the Lustful Ones, the Barraters, and Lucifer. Finally, we'll explore the figure of Beatrice through the monologue from "Le Beatrici" by contemporary playwright Stefano Benni.
CONTENTS
The "T.in.c. - Theatre in the Classroom" project offers lessons/performances, each lasting approximately 100-120 minutes. Each lesson/performance will consist of a historical presentation, interspersed with live recitations and ongoing interaction with the students, culminating in a final activity led by the students themselves, allowing them to get involved.
GOALS
The activity aims to support teachers and introduce students to authors, plays, and relevant historical periods in a fun yet detailed way. Seeing the characters played live has a greater impact and engagement on students than simply reading. Lessons, with a less lecture-like approach, allow for a more engaging approach that helps students approach the works with greater interest.
ORGANIZATIONAL AND IMPLEMENTATION METHODS
All meetings take place during school hours and are attended by a teacher. The classroom is the same location. Required social distancing measures in accordance with anti-COVID regulations are guaranteed. The use of a projector or interactive whiteboard is required.
For more information or to join the project, fill out the form or write to giuliaberto.attrice@gmail.com