The Artistic Production of Emma Dante

deadline for submissions: 
March 8, 2017
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American Association of Teachers of Italian AATI
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AATI Palermo June 28 –July 2 2017

The artistic production of Emma Dante and the work of the Compagnia Sud Costa Occidentale

Session Organizer and Chair: Patrizia Comello Perry -BMCC

 

This session invites proposals that explore the rich production of Emma Dante, actress, director, artist, and writer. Goffredo Fofi appropriately called her “Emma la vastasa”, drawing a parallel between the tradition of Sicilian theatre and her work. He labels her dramas the work of a poet. Emma Dante defines herself simply as “una teatrante”, stressing that the vital source of her inspiration is rooted in Palermo, in the everyday interaction with the actors of her company, Compagnia Sud Costa Occidentale, and the language of the streets. Emma Dante, with the performances produced at the laboratory of the Vicaria, captured the “immaginario collettivo-collective imagination” of the jury of the Scenario award and won Italian and International recognition with her focus on the resistance and artistic vitality of Palermo and the whole of Sicily.  

If interested, please submit a 250-300 word abstract and brief bio in English or Italian by March 8th, 2017 to Patrizia Comello Perry, pcomello@hotmail.com.