Structure: 1 theory lecture (3 hours) plus 2 full days.

Language of Teaching: Italian, English, Spanish.

Course description: Historically, both in the republican and imperial periods, worshipping ancestors has always been a common practice and a very important one, both culturally and for the different types of underground tombs that hosted the body of the ancestors. The course will analyse both columbarium and catacombs. The names of the sites to be visited will be communicated during the lectures as they can change due to the bureaucratic difficulties to access most archaeological sites in Rome.

Output: Certificate of attendance.

Cost of the course: 300,00 € (minimum of 6 participants).

Date of start: Weekly from the 1st of July.

Objectives: To describe ancestors worship in ancient Rome, with a particular focus on the differences between pagans and Christians, from 300 BC to 400 AD.

Programme: Lectures will focus on all aspects of the cult of ancestors in ancient Rome. Visits will be organised to the following sites:

• Piramide Cestia
• Pomponius Hylas Colombarium
• Isola Sacra necropolis
• Vigna Randanini Jewish catacomb

The cost will include the entrance to the sites.

Structure: 1 theory lecture (2 hours per lecture) plus 2 full days.

Language of Teaching: Italian, English, Spanish.

Course description: The course will focus on the aqueduct system of ancient Rome, made up of 11 aqueducts built in the period between the republican and imperial periods. Students will learn about the techniques and main characteristics used to build the aqueducts in lectures and visits to archaeological sites in Rome and nearby. The names of the sites to be visited will be communicated during the lectures as they can change due to the bureaucratic difficulties to access most archaeological sites in Rome.

Output: Certificate of attendance.

Cost of the course: 300,00 € (minimum 6 participants).

Date of start: Weekly from the 1st of July.

Objectives: To analyse the water supply system of ancient Rome, with a stress on the different technologies used, with field trips to well-known sites in and outside Rome.

Programme: A lecture and then a visit to the Parco degli acquedotti di Gallicano to admire the bridges and the galleries part of the Marcio and Anio Vetus  aqueducts. Another field trip will be organised to Vicovaro, to admire the Marci and Claudio aqueducts in the suggestive scenario of the S.Cosimato Benedectine monastery.

The cost will include the transport to Vicovaro and lunch at the monastery.

Structure: The minimum is 3 hours per module.

Teaching Language: Italian and English.

Prospective student: For cooking lovers.

Themes: Italian cuisine, especially local recipes and local products.

Methodology: every lesson will be divided in two parts: a theoretical part (overview of ingredients and recipes) and a practical part. At the end of every lecture students will taste the food cooked on that day. There could be one or two field visits to local food processing structures and wine cellars or vineyards.

Output: certificate of attendance.

Cost: 500,00 €. Maximum 12 participants and minimum 6.

Date: 13th -18th July 2010; 20th -25th July 2010; 27th July – 1st August 2010.

Programme:

Monday: Introduction to Italian cuisine: history, fun facts, ingredients, regional recipes and traditions.
Preparation of three classical recipes: Caprese, Carpaccio and Tiramisù.
Tuesday: Roman cuisine: main characteristics, history, basic ingredients.
Preparation of three first courses typical of the Roman cuisine: Tonnarelli cacio e pepe, Spaghetti alla Carbonara, Bucatini all’Amatriciana
Wednesday: Italian cheeses. 
Field trip to a cheese factory, preparation and taste of typical cheeses.
Thursday: Fresh stuffed pasta: history, main characteristics and how to make it
Preparation of three dishes made with fresh stuffed pasta: Fettuccine al ragù, Lasagne alla Bolognese, Tortelli ricotta e spinaci
Friday: Using pork in Italian and Roman recipes 
Field trip to a cold meat factory, preparation and taste of typical Italian cold meat and of  Porchetta Romana
Saturday: Fish in the Roman cuisine: history and gastronomic traditions.
Preparation of three fish dishes: Minestra di arzilla e broccoli, Baccalà in umido alla Romana, Timballo di Alici.
End of course and consignment of diplomas.

The registration rate will include:

• 18 hours of lecture
• transfer for excursion
• certificate of attendance
• assistance to the students
• insurance
• internet access
• local food and wine tasting
• ingredients and use of the kitchen’s equipments

Structure: Total of 60 hours divided in 6 daily hours. Maximum 25 students.

Teacher: Craig Peritz.

Language: Italian (it is possible to have an interpreter for the classes in English).

Description: The workshop aims to provide a direct experience of the actor’s work within Shakespeare’s theatre, focussing particularly on the material offered to us in Hamlet. It is an exploration of the analytical instruments and character construction elements this texts provides us with. Prof. Peritz’s workshop will be proceeded each morning with a physical warm-up of one and a half hours conducted by Prof. Luca Ventura.

Output: Certificate of attendance, ECTS.

Cost: 500,00 €. The cost is refered only to the workshop lectures. The student will charge: training aid, room and board.

Starting date: From Monday 20th July to Friday 31st July.

Objectives: The work allows the actors maximum access to their imagination and creativity, whilst providing a solid basis of analysis aimed at sustaining the dramatic action on stage.

Programme: In its essence, the course approaches Shakespeare not from a psychological perspective, but through the textual structure inherent in the very text of Hamlet, beginning from the study of dramatic writing and going on to discover the rules upon which the text is founded, thus developing the ability to handle the structure of the dramatic action. This enables the actor to build his/her own characters based on the his/her own relationship with the concepts enclosed within the text and accessing the individual’s own creative processes.

Methodology: workshop.

Structure: Total of 36 hours divided in 6 daily hours. Maximum 25 students.

Teacher: Alfredo Colombaioni.

Language: Italian (it is possible to have an interpreter for the classes in English).

Description: The course will be of a practical nature and is designed to recognize the level of muscular elasticity and the individual difficulties. Some of the practical exercises will include: patè, flic-flac, falls, comic entrances, cartwheels, all aimed at using acrobatics within the spectrum of comedy gags.

Output: Certificate of attendance, ECTS.

Cost: 450,00 €. The cost is referred only to the workshop lectures. The student will charge: training aid, room and board.

Starting date: From Monday 13th July to Saturday 18th July.

Objectives: The main objective of the course is to explore the individual’s physical potential through the concepts of “centering” and “balance”. This will lead to the construction of a different physicality, where the body is deconstructed and reconstructed.  The students will rediscover their own body and be able to use it as an essential element of the characters they build on stage. This journey will lead to the rediscovery of the individual physical abilities and will enable the students to control their body in a new and experimental way.

Programme: Going from Kabuky’s theatre, to open air theatre, to circus art and to Dario Fo, the course will take you on an uninterrupted journey where acrobatics becomes a fundamental discipline.

Methodology: Workshop. It is recommended that students wear comfortable clothing for the physical exercises.

Structure: Total of 36 hours divided in 6 daily hours. Maximum 25 students.

Teacher: Giancarlo Fares.

Language: Italian (it is possible to have an interpreter for the classes in English).

Description: The course will focus on a methodological approach guiding the students on journey through a nineteenth century dramatic text. There will be a theoretical introduction on Stanislavskij’s theories and its recent developments.

Output: Certificate of attendance, ECTS.

Cost: 450,00 €. The cost is referred only to the workshop lectures. The student will charge: training aid, room and board.

Starting date: From Monday 13th July to Saturday 18th July.

Objective: Through textual analysis we will seek to understand the basic dynamics of Stanislavskij’s method. The practical analysis of some scenes will allow the students to identify the internal and external actions of the characters. Programme:
We will proceed with the division of the scenes in “fragments” in order to fully understand the dramatic structure and the key moments from a psychological point of view. Within the individual fragments we will seek to understand the dynamics of conflict between characters. At the end of this journey the student-actors will work on the “etjude” of the scenes. The etjude is a conscious journey within the scene, allowing the construction of the scene through the actions portrayed. In this phase, the teacher will be able to assist not only with the construction of the characters, but also with the very work the actor performs on him/herself. Each day will begin with a group warm-up aimed at improving relaxation and concentration, followed by some exercises to awaken the imagination and personal creativity.

Methodology: workshop.

Structure: Total of 36 hours divided in 6 daily hours. Maximum 25 students.

Teacher: Marzia Dal Fabbro.

Language: English.

Description: William Shakespeare is possibly the most well-know English playwright. His plays have been translated in many languages and audiences belonging to all cultures and countries have been able to enjoy the multitude of stories and characters portrayed through them. And yet, no matter how good the translation, there is only one language which allows actors to fully explore Shakespeare’s poetry and genius: Elizabethan English. It is the rhythm and musicality inherent in Shakespeare’s text that contribute so significantly to the understanding of the characters and situations exposed in the plays. Through the pentameter’s beat pulsing in every line of verse, through the numerous images and  the sounds within the very words, Shakespeare’s texts become a living and ever-changing canvas for the actor to explore and experiment the infinite possibilities of the characters and his own art.

Output: Certificate of attendance, ECTS.

Cost: 450,00 €. The cost is referred only to the workshop lectures. The student will charge: training aid, room and board.

Starting date: From Monday 6th July to Saturday 11th July.

Objective: The workshop is aimed at working on scenes form the plays in their original language, whether the participants are English mother-tongue or foreigners. Through the sounds and rhythms, we will observe how form can become content, how thoughts, moods and emotions can be brought to life. In this journey, the participants will be encouraged to develop and refine their vocal and physical skills. The first two hours of each morning, will be dedicated to an extensive vocal warm-up which will serve not only to approach the texts, but also to develop the individual’s imagination and create a world where Shakespeare’s characters can exist. During the warm-up, diction issues such as diphthongs and triphthongs, difficult consonant sounds such as “th” and “thr”, will be addressed with specific exercises.

Programme: The texts will be analysed and worked on exclusively in English, but participants may use a translation in their own language for reference. A number of scenes will be analysed and worked through, allowing the participants to prepare for their final “workshop” performance and building a small repertoire of Shakespearian dialogues and monologues. The final aim is to be able to absorb Shakespeare’s language to the extent in which the meter and form are no longer “scary” obstacles, but the means through which each character can express their own feelings, thoughts and truthfulness.

Linguistic proficiency: The workshop is open to anyone wishing to approach the study of Shakespeare’s work in its original language. You will need an average understanding of the English language in written form and a basic level of spoken English. You will not be requested to write in English, but the explanation of the exercises will be mainly in English (Italian explanations will also be available at the participants’ request).

Equipment and kit: Candidates will need to bring the copies of the texts in English (a list of plays will be sent prior to commencement of the course) and in their native language, should they need them. There will be further handouts provided during the course. It is recommended to wear comfortable clothes for the morning warm-up and ladies are advised to bring a long black practice skirt.

Methodology: workshop.

Structure: Total of 36 hours divided in 6 daily hours. Maximum 25 students.

Teacher: Luca Ventura.

Language: Italian (it is possible to have an interpreter for the classes in English).

Description: The workshop aims at exploring, through the principles of biomechanics, the use of the body and the sword. This will happen within the boundaries of a stage where fiction and reality fuse into performance. From the idea of controlling one’s body, we will arrive at the control of a weapon, the sword, which in ancient times was not only used for defense, but also for attacking. Before reaching the sword, the students will have learned other forms of stage combat such as group fighting without weapons and bare fist fighting and the use of the dagger.

Output: certificate of attendance, ECTS.

Cost: 450,00 €. The cost is refered only to the workshop lectures. The student will charge: training aid, room and board.

Starting date: From Monday 6thth July through to Saturday 11th July.

Objectives: The objective of the workshop is the construction of a platform of study aimed at deepening the understanding of the following concepts:

• Physical Training
• Otkaz, possyl, tormos, tochka
• Essential idea of balance, breathing as related to movement and stability
• Jumps and falls
• Stage Fencing
• Focus, agility, resistence as opposed to uncontrolled strength.
• Attitude and posture
• Moving effectively and in harmony
• Responsibility and control of the blows: timing, speed and strength.

Programme: During the stages of practical training, the students will learn the techniques through the use of gentle weapons (sticks); the objective being the acquisition of the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles of the use of the sword.
It is recommended that the students wear comfortable clothing and footwear for the warm-up and physical training.

Methodology: workshop.

Structure: 48 hours in total divided in 8 daily hours. Maximum 25 students.

Teacher: Gigi Ottoni.

Language: Italian (it is possible to have an interpreter for the classes in English).

Output: certificate of attendance, ECTS.

Cost: 450,00 €. The cost is referred only to the workshop lectures. The student will charge: training aid, room and board.

Starting Date: From Monday 6th July to Saturday 11th July.

Objectives: The course is based on the Italian “commedia dell’arte” and the use of the mask. There will be a brief amount of work based on Improvisation techniques as used in the similar form of “farsa giullaresca”(a farce based on the commedia characters). There will be research on the history of comedy and an analysis of the different elements which have characterised the different forms of comic theatre. We will discover a theatre founded on the principle of provocation, which becomes self-inventive, thus creating “An industry of entertainment” exploiting the maximum potential of the playful nature of the stage. This means that the dramatic text as used by actors throughout the 16th century is rejected and transformed in a machine able to produce endless shows without the need of a formal playtext. Commedia dell’Arte encapsulated within itself the fascinating secret of having made comedy actors transcend their own time and therefore being able to survive successfully all the way through to our modern age.

Programme: The first part will focus on the birth of the Commedia:

• Structure of the blank canvas ;
• Construction of the principle characters of the Commedia dell’Arte;
• Mask archetypes;
• Functions, content and acting devices of the “Mask”;
• The mask as the interpreter of a universal language with reference to the characters it represents.

The second part will lead towards identifying :

• The basic moves of the “masked character”. ( eg: head, arms, legs, specific gait, attitudes, etc);
• The structure of a hypothetical stage as developed from the concept of the “Comedians’ cart”;
• Set and technical innovations which were to contribute significantly to the development of proper stage machinery and set.

In the following stages we will experiment with the fundamental principles of the Mask’s movement, not by merely wearing the mask, but transferring the body’s attitudes in all the diverse situations the Mask will have to live in. Physical research will aim at reaching a harmony and coordination touching on basic concepts of acrobatics and juggling. In the final stage, we will analyse the shift towards the “Commedia Nuova”, as developed by the Italian playwright Carlo Goldoni. At the very end of this intensive workshop, there will be a performance which will not be a proper show, but a demonstration of our consciousness of a world so far from our current one and yet so very near.

It is recommended to wear comfortable clothes for the warm-up and physical exercises.

Structure: 1 theory lecture (3 hours) plus 2 full days.

Language of Teaching: Italian, English, Spanish.

Course Description: The module will focus on the reasons why Rome is so full of underground constructions and will also give a brief outline of the different types of hypogeum and their main characteristic. The course will be structured in a theory lectures of 3 hours and two full day visits to archaeological sites open to the public. Students will be informed on which sites they will visit during the theoretical lectures, as they can change due to the bureaucratic difficulties to access most archaeological sites in Rome.

Output: Certificate of attendance.

Cost of the course: 200,00 € (minimum 6 participants).

Date of start: Weekly from the 1st of July.

Objectives: To describe the hypogeum archaeological heritage of Rome, with a particular focus on exploration as a modern instrument of research, paired with classic archaeology.

Programme: Apart from theoretical lectures, practical lectures and field trips will be as follows:

• - Villa Adriana undergrounds (full day)
• - Effluent of the lake of Nemi
• - ‘Ad Decimum’ catacomb

Equiment (only for the course):

• Crash Helmet
• Torch
• Speleology suit *
• Boots (when necessary)*

The cost will include equipment and entrance to the sites.

* Ask for size and measure.