Faculty
Deda Cristina Colonna
1. Applicants
The course is open to a maximum of 6 candidates of any nationality who are at least 18 years old at the time of application
2. Purpose of the course
The course is aimed at developing techniques for tackling the stage mainly as a director, but also as an assistant director or stage manager. The course develops on various parallel and complementary levels: on one hand it aims to give the tools to "read" the specific musical dramaturgy of the opera, and therefore learn to tell a story starting from the libretto and according to the score. On this basis, students will learn to develop an idea of dramaturgy, analyze the character of each individual character, manage the aesthetic creation of the show (scenes, costumes, lighting). On the other, taking care of the practical implementation of the project, with the development of a rehearsal plan and collaboration with all the figures who form the artistic team and the production structure of the theatre. Last but not least, students will learn to direct singers, deepening the interpretation according to the proxemics of musical theater and singing technique.
3. Duration
The course is annual and will take place at the Coccia Theater in Novara in several
non-continuous periods from JANUARY 2025 to DECEMBER 2025. The lessons will be
planned in accordance with the Theater's programming, with particular attention to
musical theater productions and in parallel with the lesson of the other courses. In the
event of interruption of the course "due to force majeure", we will proceed with
Distance Learning mode via the dedicated online platform for theoretical lessons, while
practical ones and work experience periods will be postponed.
At the end of the course, a certificate of attendance will be issued, subject to satisfaction
of the conditions set out in point 8 of this Open Call (see below).
4. Training program
The course will be structured in 25 days of theoretical and practical lessons and 60 days
of work experience. study program is aimed at the study of a repertoire work, an
operetta, and a contemporary work present in the program of the 2025 season.
Productions could be assigned to the students throughout the year depending on the
season’s schedule and level of preparation of the students and the projects that will be
presented.
The calendar of lessons may undergo changes which will be communicated to the
students promptly.
5. Application procedure
Requirements:
No specific qualification is required, but it is preferable to have gained previous
experience in the theater field and an excellent knowledge of the Italian language.
To access the selection it is necessary to send the following documents by email
(subject of the email “AMO – COURSE ON DIRECTION FOR MUSICAL THEATER”):
- This Open Call filled in all its parts and initialed on each page;
- Completed registration form (attachment A) with copy of the identity document and
tax code
NB:(foreigners are also required to send valid visa / permit of stay, or adequate documentation certifying their renewal); - Detailed educational and artistic curriculum;
- Payment receipt by bank transfer to Fondazione Teatro Carlo Coccia di Novara IBAN IT 80 X 05034 10100 000000042424 of the registration fee of € 40,00 (VAT included).
NB Bank commission costs are entirely borne by the candidates.
E-mail addresssegreteria.amo@fondazioneteatrococcia.it
ATTENTION: all the files requested above must be sent in PDF format (NO PHOTOS),
complete and correct. Any incomplete applications will not be taken into
consideration.
For students who have already attended one year of the Course and wish to enroll in subsequent years, it is still required to send the admission application accompanied by points 1, 2, 3 and 4 as stated above. Please note that a new payment of the application fee of € 40 is required.
6. Selection
Students selected by the Academy faculty will be inviteded to participate in a live meeting that will be held at the Teatro Coccia in Novara in the first two weeks of November 2023.
7. Deadlines and time limits
- no later than midnight GMT+1 on Tuesday 01 October 2024, applications for admission, accompanied by what is indicated in point 5, must be sent to the email address segreteria.amo@fondazioneteatrococcia.it
- by Wednesday 16 October 2024candidates eligible for selection will be notified of the day and time of the interview via email;
- at the end of the interviews the names of the candidates admitted to the course will be communicated.
8. Costs and conditions of participation
The annual participation fee for the course for admitted students is €1,750.00 (VAT included).
The participation fee must be paid in 2 installments of € 875,00 each by bank transfer in to Fondazione Teatro Carlo Coccia di Novara IBAN IT 80 X 05034 10100 000000042424
1st installment deadline: by December 18th, 2024
2nd installment deadline: by February 27th, 2025
NB:it is MANDATORY to send the payment receipt to the e-mail address segreteria.amo@fondazioneteatrococcia.it
If the installments are not paid on time as specified, attendance at the course will be suspended.
Students residing outside the regions of Piedmont and Lombardy will be able to take advantage of the 2025 accommodation agreements.
Attendance is mandatory both for the theoretical-practical hours and for the work experiences for which the active participation of all students of the course is required. Attendance will also be necessary for participation in any Theater productions. Any needs that may partially compromise participation in lessons and productions must be communicated to the academy secretariat.
Through special promotions, students will have the opportunity to attend the season's scheduled shows at the Coccia Theater in Novara as audience members.