04/05/15

JPT Workshop #1 - Playwriting

JPT Workshop #1
Bringing out the human side of science
A project by Arditodesìo Theatre Company


PLAYWRITING APPLIED TO SCIENCE:
HOW TO CREATE A GRIPPING STORY STARTING FROM A SCIENTIFIC IDEA


Topic OverviewThis workshop provides practical tools and experience for translating a scientific idea into a story apt for science storytelling and popularization. The workshop focusses on creative writing techniques and it includes practice exercises.

Target
University professors, teachers in higher education, researchers, science teachers, science writers, students and science popularizers.

Schematic overview
The basic elements of playwriting and storytelling are presented. The participants propose a number of science topics that they would like to develop during the workshop. These topics are analyzed and the most interesting ones are chosen for the work and they become the basis of the stories and plays. An in depth writing, reading of the material and subsequent analysis is performed where the participants are required to write and discuss their work as well as that of others under the guidance of the conductor. The final results can eventually be staged.

Participants and Time
The number of participants and the duration of the workshop will be decided depending on availability and constraints. In any case care should be taken to ensure that there is enough time to devote to the development of individual needs. The participants may be asked to produce work outside of the workshop periods.


The workshop is conducted by Andrea Brunello. Other professionals could be involved depending on specific needs. 

JPT Workshop #2 - Storytelling

JPT Workshop #2
Bringing out the human side of science
A project by Arditodesìo Theatre Company

STORYTELLING TECHNIQUES AND THEATRE TRAINING METHODS
FOR SCIENCE TEACHERS AND POPULARIZERS


Topic OverviewVery often there arises the need for speaking in public: to present a research project, to ask for a grant, when giving a lesson… but just as often we may feel uneasy about the challenge. Do I feel comfortable being there in front of an audience? What am I doing? Am I aware of what my body is communicating? What about my voice? Should I emphasize certain words? Which ones? Should I look at the audience in the eyes? How do I know when I have the audience’s attention? And more generally: how do I become a better speaker? This workshop aims at developing skills for becoming better communicators.

Target
University professors, researchers, science teachers, science writers, students and science popularizers.

Schematic overview
By using aptly modified theatre training and storytelling techniques we open up to the audience and become better public speakers. In the process we develop practical exercises to: finding one’s center; increase one’s own awareness (what I do, what others do); gaining a healthy sense of confidence in the relationship with the others; developing listening skills; improvisation; tempo/rhythm; leadership and courage. Moreover, during the workshop some time is devoted to proper breathing techniques and voice management.

Participants and Time
Times and frequency can be arranged depending on specific needs! As a general guideline, the workshop is open to no more than 18 people at a time for the duration of at least 10 hours. Of course, the availability of more time for the workshop is always welcome!


The workshop is conducted by Andrea Brunello. Other professionals could be involved depending on specific needs.