Corso di laurea magistrale in CAM
Cinema, Arti della scena, Musica e Media

The course intends to provide the basic elements for understanding LGBTQ+ dramaturgy in the twentieth century with particular attention to Europe and the United States.

In particular, the teaching intends to provide:

• an in-depth knowledge of the basic elements of the history of dramaturgy with LGBTQ+ themes in Italy.
• the theoretical, historical, critical and methodological skills of a specialist nature around the representation of LGBTQ+ identities
• the tools for reading, understanding and analyzing dramatic texts.
• the knowledge and methodologies specific to the analysis of texts and theoretical reflection on the theatre
• the tools that allow a reflection on the works on the authors and authors in relation to the history of the theater, and to the political, cultural and aesthetic junctions.

Teaching contributes:

• to the development of skills for the preservation, enhancement, restoration of the theatrical heritage.
• to the knowledge of studies on the subject at national and international level.

At the end of the course you must have:

Knowledge and understanding

• learn about the history of dramaturgy with LGBTQ+ themes in Italy
• know the main elements of the history of drama with LGBTQ+ themes in Europe and the United States
• know the main LGBTQ+ theatrical texts
• be able to understand and analyze dramatic texts
• be able to recognize elements of LGBTQ+ culture

Ability to apply knowledge and understanding

• Being able to promote and enhance the elements of identity in theatrical and dramaturgy works

Judgment autonomy

• Formulate evaluations on LGBTQ+ themed theater and entertainment works
  Placing identity issues in the contemporary historical political context.

Communication skills

• Be able to communicate issues of identity from a cultural history perspective using documents and plays.

Learning ability

• Be able to autonomously continue study and research in the field of dramaturgy through individual study and bibliographic research

The first two weeks will be dedicated to the history of LGBTQ+ theater in Europe and the United States.

The next 4 weeks will be dedicated to the analysis of the Italian panorama in relation to LGBTQ+ dramaturgy, with the following articulation:

• 50s-70s. The first homosexual thematic texts.
• 70s - 80s. Theater and the homosexual liberation movement
• 80s - 90s. From themes to aesthetics.

The lessons will be held in presence.

The teaching will be 36 hours of frontal lessons

The Moodle platform will be used as an integrated learning environment, by uploading usable contributions in asynchronous mode.

Oral exam lasting about 30 minutes. The vote is out of thirtyes.

The interview aims to verify:

• knowledge of the plays listed in the program
• the ability to analyze the theatrical texts indicated in the program
• understanding of the arguments presented in the two critical essays indicated in the program

SLD students are asked to contact the teacher during the reception hours to define compensatory instruments and individualized solutions.

Plays: (some of the plays are included in the course texbook [*], other must be find at the library or requested from the professor) 

Vitaliano Brancati, La governante

Giuseppe Patroni Griffi, Anima Nera

Giovanni Testori, L'Arialda

Giuseppe Patroni Griffi, Persone naturali e strafottenti

Collettivo Nostra Signora dei Fiori, La Traviata Norma *

Kassero Gay Band & Ballet, Fascistissima *

Mino Bellei, Bionda fragola *

KTTMCC Pissi pissi bau bau *

Massimo Consoli Solo i froci vanno in paradiso *

Alfredo Cohen Mammagrassa *

Ciro Cascina Madonna di Pompei

Mario Mieli Ciò detto, passo oltre *

Annibale Ruccello, Le cinque rose di Jennifer