Learning outcomes

A second wave of the theatrical avant-garde, often called New Theatre, spread in Europe and in the North America during the second part of the twentieth century. In the period 1948-81, this wave spanned a myriad of alternative ways to do theatre, to conceptualize dramaturgy and to reconsider the theatrical scene. Different approaches and new ways of interacting with the audience were born, and non-traditional theatre spaces were often used. While these developments were seen in many places around the globe, this conference is primarily dedicated to the transnational avant-garde and cross border/cross continent exchanges. A major focus will be to document and discuss the meetings and influences between two parallel movements taking place in North America and Western Europe.
Artistic and cultural exchanges and collaborations between artists will be investigated, as well as the evolving transnational culture of the avant-garde in a time marked by youth movements, new left politics, conflicts, and social change. We understand this as a time when theatre was intensely involved in political and social movements, was proposing new forms of engagement with audiences, and was opening bridges between diverse cultures.

Program

The conference will be held online on the following days:
4-5, 11-12 May 2022.

Poster and detailed program:
https://www.dcuci.univr.it/?ent=progetto&id=5422

ORGANIZATIONAL SECRETARIAT
Alessio Arena, Sara Fontana
newtheatreconference@gmail.com

Examination Methods

Attendance at the four sessions of the conference and a final report to be delivered to the teacher is required.