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42 Years of Theatre
1981-2023
The "International Circus Theatre Company," was founded in Paris in 1981, emerging from the international formative and professional experiences of its founders and an artistic ferment that in those years led to collaborations with artists from some of the most important companies in Europe such as: Royal de Luxe (Nantes), Theater Titanick (Münster - Leipzig), Dogtroep (Amsterdam),Comediants (Barcelona), Fura dels Baus (Barcelona), Theatre du Soleil (Paris), Theatre Complicité (London).
The Company established itself in Rome in 1982, producing and presenting numerous shows in national and international theatre festivals and reviews (France, Spain, England, Germany, Austria, Netherlands, Belgium, Portugal, San Marino, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, United States, South Korea, Panama, Thailand, Malaysia).
The "International School of Theatre" was established in Rome in 1984, where it engages in both pedagogical activities, through experimentation and the study of theatre interpretation and physical theatre, and research activities on voice, movement, gesture, and image within live performance.
For the A.Y. 2022-2023, the allocation of n° 5 Partial Scholarships is planned for students belonging to the 1st and 2nd income bracket (ISE indicator) based on merit ranking. (Higher Education - Theatre Academies - Theatre School).
From April 24 to May 1 and from June 15 to 27, 2022, the Spring Festival and the Summer Festival took place respectively at the San
Gregorio al Celio park and the Anfitrione Theatre.
In May, the summer tour in Capena for the theatre season of the Company with
the show "Red and white" was initiated, which will be presented in August at Scontrone
(AQ) and at
the Festival Mirabilia (CN); while, in August at the Festival of Mediterranean Art Theatres
in Formia (LT), the show "The Curse of Oedipus" will be presented.
The Academy, in collaboration with the "Circus Steam" Company, participated in the public selection call
"Street Shows on Via dei Fori and Via dei Cerchi" realized by Zetema
s.r.l.
Regarding pedagogical exchanges, the Academy has initiated several projects in partnership with various
institutions and production entities: July 2022 Stuttgart "Dundu" Company and with Aidas
(International Academy of Performing Arts) founded by Carlo Boso in Versailles
(FR).
Planned for August and September: exchange with the German company Theater
Titanick in
the cities of Munster and Leipzig and with the Tida Theatre in Aosta and the French company Les 3 Plumes.
In the perspective of expanding internationalization activities, contacts have been initiated in order to
structure partnerships aimed at the realization of exchange projects with the Institute
of the Arts
Barcelona and with the Department of Theatre Studies School of Fine Arts University of
the Peloponnese Nafplio,
Argolis, Greece.
For the A.Y. 2020-2021, the International Academy of Theatre again awarded N°5 Partial Scholarships to students belonging to the 1st and 2nd income bracket (ISE indicator) based on merit ranking. (Higher Education - Theatre Academies - Theatre School).
In November 2020, an agreement was signed between the International Academy
of Theatre and the Albertina Academy of Turin, in order to jointly carry out
workshop activities, teaching, internships, and seminars.
On January 15, 2021, the MIUR approved the modification to the Educational Regulations
submitted to
the commission for the purpose of biennializing and triennializing the fundamental subjects of the First Level Academic Diploma Course in Acting, such as Acting Techniques, Voice Use
and Movement Techniques along with practical study also critical and methodological disciplines necessary
to deepen the students' skills.
From April 23 to May 8, 2021, and from June 18 to 27, 2021, the Spring Festival, and the Summer Festival took place at the Anfitrione
Theatre
respectively, offering the opportunity to
once again present to the public the various works of the three academic years.
For the 2020/21 Pometina theatre season, the Young Actors Company of the Academy presented in July the show "Little stars of your memory", an adaptation of some Shakespearean works: "Romeo and Juliet",
"Titus Andronicus" and "The Comedy of Errors".
In November, the Academy participated in the Theatre Review "In other
words" at the Argot Theatre with the show "The pension".
The Academy also participated in and won the Regional Call: "Let's restart cultural
animation"
realizing three shows with the Steam Circus Company: "Absurd discrepancies", "Clown
voyage" and "Two lire per day" presented at the Anfitrione Theatre and the Church of
Sant'Antonio in
Capena, in December.
From January 12 to February 12, 2020, the exchange between the International Academy
of Theatre and the Escola Profissional das Artes da Madeira (Portugal) took place, within the European project
“United by Arts”. 5 students from the Conservatory, selected based on merit, participated in
Figure Theatre and Neutral Mask classes at the International Academy of
Theatre. Subsequently,
8 students from the 1st and 2nd year of the Academy, selected based on merit, attended
Acrobatics and Singing-Musical classes at the Conservatory – Escola Profissional das
Artes da Madeira.
For the Pometina Theatre Season 2019/2020, the Young Actors Company
of the Academy presented in
February the show "The changing forms of Love", an adaptation of some
Shakespearean works:
"Hamlet", "Richard III" and "Twelfth Night".
From May 29 to June 14, 2020, the Spring Festival was presented online, on the Academy's social channels,
as it could not take place traditionally in San Gregorio al Celio Park due to
health regulations imposed by anti-Covid-19 measures, but it gathered some of the
best performative experiences produced during
the period of distance learning.
For the A.Y. 2019-2020, the International Academy of Theatre again awarded
N°5 Partial Scholarships to students belonging to the 1st and 2nd income bracket (ISE indicator) based
on merit ranking. (Higher Education - Theatre Academies - Theatre School).
On July 23, 2020, the National Agency for the Evaluation of the University System and
Research (Anvur), revisited
the Academy's facilities, evaluating the curricula of the teachers, the standards of the
infrastructure both from an architectural and equipment standpoint as well as the progress of the first
Academic Diploma Course started in the A.Y. 2016/17.
Therefore, the Anvur Directing Council expressed a positive opinion regarding the
maintenance of the requirements
necessary for the accreditation of the First Level Academic Diploma Course in Acting.
From March 24 to 31, the exchange between the 3rd Year students of the International Academy of
Theatre and the British company Lost In Translation Circus took place, focusing on acrobatic techniques
and new circus applied to theatrical performance.
From April 24 to May 1, 2019, the Spring Festival took place in
San Gregorio al
Celio Park.
The event, sponsored by the First Municipality of the City of Rome, featured an "en plein air"
setup where evening shows for the adult public, morning and afternoon shows in the elementary and middle schools of
the area (including
Ambrit International School, Santi Savarino institute, Ottorino Respighi, I.C. Poggiali Spizzichino, and the educational complexes of San Gregorio
al Celio Park),
as well as performances within the historic parks, totaling over 50
shows.
For the Pometina Theatre Season 2018/2019, the Young Actors Company
of the Academy presented in
April the show "Prospero's Visions, a Journey through Shakespeare's Works",
and in June a comedy show titled "Comic Bistrot"
From May 31 to June 2, the exchange between the 3rd
year of the Academy and the
German company Theater Titanick took place, involving the students in the
show "Alice on the Run", presented
at the "Les Année Joué" festival in Tours, France.
From July 11 to 14, again with the British company Lost in Translation
Circus, the
exchange aimed at the 2nd-year students on acrobatic techniques
and new circus applied to theatrical performance took place.
Also, for the A.Y. 2018-2019, students of the A.I.T. can access, like students
enrolled in
public universities, the Competition Notice published annually by
Laziodisco for the award
of Scholarships and other Competitive Benefits.
A collaboration was established with the Eliseo Theatre, aimed at the
realization of the show "Beyond
the Wall" a co-production of the International Academy of Theatre and the Eliseo
Theatre that
involves young actors graduated from the A.I.T. and three professional actors that will open the
2019/2020 Season of the Piccolo Teatro
Eliseo.
The show is written and directed by the Academy's Director, Silvia Marcotullio.
For the A.Y. 2019-2020, the International Academy of Theatre again financed
N° 5 Partial Scholarships, awarded to students within the 1st and 2nd income bracket
(ISE indicator) based on
merit ranking. (Higher Education - Theatre Academies - Theatre School).
From April 24 to May 1, 2018, the Spring Festival S.
Gregorio took place.
The initiative, directed by A.I.T, was held at the San Gregorio al Celio site with an "en
plein air" setup.
The event sponsored by the First Municipality of the City of Rome, offered a diverse
performance lineup: evening for the adult public, morning and afternoon for the
schools in the area (including San Savarino elementary schools, the Poggiali-Spizzichino comprehensive institute, and
the Ottorino Respighi middle school), and on weekends inside the historic parks, totaling over 50
performances.
For the Pometina Theatre Season 2018/2019, the Young Actors Company
of the Academy presented in
April the show "The Dark Side of Farce"
Also, for the A.Y. 2018-2019, students of the A.I.T. can access, like students
enrolled in
public universities, the Competition Notice published annually by Laziodisu
for the award
of Scholarships and other Competitive Benefits.
For the A.Y. 2018-2019, the International Academy of Theatre again financed
N° 5 Partial Scholarships, awarded to students within the 1st and 2nd income bracket
(ISE indicator) based on
merit ranking. (Higher Education - Theatre Academies - Theatre School).
A collaboration was initiated between the International Academy of Theatre and the University
of Rome La
Sapienza, Department
of Art History and Performance for the realization of training and promotion activities in the field of theatre
culture.
From March 31 to April 9, 2017, the Spring Festival S.
Gregorio took place. The initiative,
directed by A.I.T., was carried out in both Academy locations with a
dual program offering:
from March 31 to April 4, the Festival took place at the San Gregorio al Celio site, featuring four "site
specific shows" designed and performed in the park; from April 5 to 9, the
Festival was held at the
"Latina" site, where two new productions were presented.
The Festival also welcomed a show by the Accion Escena Academy of Madrid,
included in the exchange program of
the R.I.E.A. network (Ibero-American Network of Schools for Actors).
Also, for the A.Y. 2017-2018, students of the A.I.T. can access, like students
enrolled in public universities, the Competition Notice published
annually by
Laziodisu for the award of Scholarships and other Competitive Benefits.
For the A.Y. 2017-2018, the International Academy of Theatre again financed
N° 5 Partial Scholarships, awarded to students within the 1st income bracket (ISE indicator)
based on
merit ranking. (Higher Education - Theatre Academies -
Theatre School).
On April 19, 2016, the Ministry of University and Research (MIUR), pursuant to art.11 c.2 DPR 212/05, authorized with Ministerial Decree n. 251 the International Academy of Theatre in Rome to issue the title of First Level Academic Diploma in Acting (DADPL02). For the A.Y. 2016-2017, the International Academy of Theatre financed N° 5 Scholarships, awarded to students based on merit in a merit ranking. (Higher Education - Theatre Academies - Theatre School).
For the A.Y. 2015-2016, n° 10 Scholarships are established, awarded to the most deserving students
based on merit (HIGHER EDUCATION - THEATRE ACADEMIES - THEATRE
SCHOOL).
Following Det. n° G04740/15, the Region of Lazio renews the accreditation
for the following Academy classrooms: Classroom A Centro Circo Massimo, Classroom B Centro Circo
Massimo, Classroom A Centro
Latina,
Classroom B Centro Latina.
From April 25 to May 3, 2015, the Spring Festival San Gregorio al
Celio
took place "en plein air". The initiative, directed by A.I.T. with the sponsorship
of the First Municipality of
the City of Rome, featured a diverse performance lineup: evening for the adult public, morning for the
central historical schools (including the IV November, Gardeners,
Leopoldo Franchetti, and
the Damiano Sauli comprehensive institute), and on weekends within the historic parks (Villa Celimontana, Villa
Pamphili, Orange Garden) totaling over 60 performances.
Since July 2014, in the program of international exchanges between Professional Theatre Academies,
the International Academy of Theatre has joined the R.I.E.A. network (Ibero-American Network of Schools
for Actors), involving Spain, Portugal, Italy, Uruguay, Chile, Brazil,
Argentina, and Mexico. In
this exchange relationship, A.I.T. has already participated in a masterclass in Lisbon (July 2014),
hosted shows from the academies of Madrid and Lisbon in the Spring Festival S.
Gregorio and
organized masterclasses for their students.
From June 25 to 28, the International Academy of Theatre participated with three
productions of its
own at the "Dionisiacas" festival organized by the R.I.E.A. in
the city of Madrid and held masterclasses directed at Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese students on
contact techniques, balance study, body percussion, and vocalization applied to performance.
The Region of Lazio authorizes, with Determina n° G07619 dated 06/19/15 (Theatre Schools - Acting
Academies - Acting Schools Rome), the issuance of the New Professional Qualification
title of "Director"
in the field of live, cinematic, and audiovisual production. This course thus
expands the educational offer of the International Academy of Theatre by completing
the
specialization of its students both in acting and directing.
For the A.Y. 2014-2015, N° 10 Scholarships are again financed, awarded based on a ranking established with the criterion of merit (Theatre Academies - Theatre School).
From March 30 to April 5, 2014, the historic Spring Festival San Gregorio al
Celio took place, inaugurated in 1986, set up "en plain air". The initiative, in collaboration with the First
Municipality of the City of Rome, was organized and directed by A.I.T..
On July 2, 2014, the Directing Council of ANVUR expressed a positive
opinion pursuant to art.11 c.2 DPR 212/05 regarding the accreditation application at the Ministry of University and Research (MIUR) submitted by the International
Academy of Theatre in Rome.
Also, for the A.Y. 2013-2014, N° 10 Scholarships are financed by the Department of Labor of the Province
of Rome D.D. n° 3631, for the student/actors of the International
Academy of Theatre based on a ranking established with the criterion of merit (Theatre Academies - Theatre
School).
Following Det. n° B02466/2013, the Region of Lazio accredits the following Academy classrooms: Classroom A Centro Latina, Classroom B Centro Latina, Classroom A Centro Circo Massimo,
Classroom B Centro Circo Massimo.
Following the accreditation application at the Ministry of University and
Research (MIUR), for the issuance of the First Level Academic Diploma in
Acting, equivalent to
a three-year university degree for competitive examination purposes, as provided by art.11 of DPR
212/2005
(Theatre Academies - AFAM Theatre School), the International School of Theatre changes its
corporate name
and its statutes, establishing itself as the
"International Academy of Theatre".
The International Academy of Theatre further expands its premises with the acquisition
of the "Latina"
Educational Center with two classrooms equipped for teaching, a theatre hall, and a costume room.
On 06/24/2011, N° 10 scholarships are financed by the Department for Youth Policies of the Province of Rome D.D. n° 4936/11, for the student/actors of the International School of Theatre based on a ranking established with the criterion of merit (Theatre Academy - Theatre School Rome).
The "International School of Theatre" has been accredited by the Region of Lazio pursuant to art. 968/2007 with Determina n.2818/2010 in the macro-typology Continuous and Higher Education for the following Academy classrooms: Classroom A Centro Circo Massimo, Classroom B Centro Circo Massimo.
Following the regulation that governs the "Programs for European Actor Training"
(Syllabi for the Actor European Training) the "International School of Theatre"
establishes a New
Educational Order starting from the A.Y. 2008 - 2009.
- From this year until 2012, in collaboration with the City of Rome,
the Emerging Theatre Festival and the European Theatre Review are organized.
The "International School of Theatre " expands its premises by setting up the Casalino "Classroom B" of the "Circo Massimo" Theatre Center within the San Gregorio al Celio Park, equipped for teaching and the practice of theatre workshops.
The "International School of Theatre" is accredited by the European Community (Dir EC 36/05 - Ref EAC/A4 - Education/Culture Theatre Academies - EU Theatre School) for the issuance of the Professional Qualification "Actor" and "Assistant Director" recognized at a European level.
The Region of Lazio authorizes, with Delibera G.R. n° 4607 dated 09/15/98 (Del G.R.
n° 770/02 -
Theatre Schools - Acting Academies - Acting Schools Rome), the Course
"Assistant Director", expanding the educational path from two to three educational cycles.
The School participates in the "Theatre Schools Review" in Città di Castello.
The City of Rome organizes the "Theatre, Painting Arts, Visual Arts Festival".
The School wins the 1st prize "Theatre Schools Review" in Città di
Castello, with the
shows “The Absurd” and “Without a Net”.
The International School of Theatre manages a course funded by the European Community, through the ESF, for "Actor".
The International School of Theatre presents its works within the events of the "Roman Summer" and the "Roman Carnival".
The International School of Theatre organizes the "Italian Festival of Director's Theatre" in collaboration with the Region of Lazio.
The International School of Theatre manages a course funded by the European Community, through the ESF, for "Directing and Playwriting".
The Theatre School is authorized by the Region of Lazio Delibera G.R. n° 6570 pursuant to L.R. n° 23 of 10/01/91 to issue the Certificate of Professional Qualification of "Actor" recognized at a National level - Ref. Del. G.R. (Theatre Schools/Acting Academies/Acting Schools Rome).
In collaboration with the Province of Rome, the International School of Theatre
organizes the European Theatre Festival and participates in the review of the "Roman
Summer"
organized by the City of Rome.
In 1989, the Intermuras Festival was organized, again in collaboration with the Province
of Rome.
The City of Rome grants the "International School of Theatre" the premises of the "Circo Massimo" Theatre Center within the San Gregorio al Celio park in Rome equipped for teaching and the practice of theatre workshops. The San Gregorio Multifunctional Cultural Center was born, still active today.
The Acting School is sponsored by the City of Rome, as a Professional Acting Course with a biennial duration.
The School presents its shows within the reviews of the "Roman Summer" and the "Roman Carnival" and in a national and international tour (Netherlands and Germany).
The "International School of Theatre" begins its research in the field of
theatre pedagogy by creating the 1st and 2nd year of the Professional
Training for Actors with a biennial duration, sponsored
by the French Embassy, and the French
Cultural Center.
The show “The Creation of the World” was produced and presented
Written and directed by Emmanuel Gallot Lavallée
-Rome: “Teatro in Trastevere”, “Sala Casella Filarmonica di Roma”, “Christmas in Piazza Navona"
“Teatro Olimpico”, “Teatro Tenda”
-Italy: “Lake Garda Festival”, “Trasimeno Festival”, Lazio Tour, Basilicata Tour
-Germany: “Tübingen Festival”, “Botnager Burgerhaus Theatre” in Stuttgart
-France: “Street Theatre Festival” in Aix en Provence
-Spain: “Las Ramblas Festival” Barcelona
-Netherlands: “Melkweg” “Vondelpark Openluchtheater” Amsterdam
Following the DPR 212/05 decree (Theatre Academies - AFAM Theatre Schools) for the attainment of the First Level Academic Diploma in
Acting,
the International School of Theatre - Rome Acting Academy has changed its name to "International Academy of Theatre - Rome School of Acting",
aligning its
educational regulations with those of Institutes and Theatre Academies recognized by
AFAM and in
line with the best Theatre Schools in Italy. (ACTING ACADEMIES ITALY / EU THEATRE SCHOOLS).
In the A.Y. 2018/2019, the Final Exam Examination Board will be composed of experts in the
field, and
the teaching staff responsible for the Education at the International Academy of Theatre - Rome School of
Acting. (THEATRE ACADEMIES / ACTING SCHOOLS).