Theatre, as it is suggested by the polysemic term, is a complex phenomenon which carries multiple messages. Relations are the specific ecological nature of the theatrical experience, both as performed relations (narrated actions and events) and as acted relations (hic et nunc of every single performance context). The specific relationship between “presence” and “absence” renders theatre the form of symbolic play par excellence. Symbolic play, being the synthesis of personal imagery and conventional rules, is suitable to conjugate as well as to complete individual creativity with social needs for predictable behaviours. Recent studies in Psychology of Development have shown how individual’s development takes place within a network of social significant relationships and how personal identity is moulded with symbolic representations produced by such interactive context. Theatre, allowing to express both the relational and symbolic dimensions, is particularly suitable to foster personal awareness as well as social competence, especially in developmental years.
IL TEATRO COME FENOMENO COMPLESSO E IL SUO SPECIFICO PSICO-RELAZIONALE
BELACCHI, CARMEN
2002
Abstract
Theatre, as it is suggested by the polysemic term, is a complex phenomenon which carries multiple messages. Relations are the specific ecological nature of the theatrical experience, both as performed relations (narrated actions and events) and as acted relations (hic et nunc of every single performance context). The specific relationship between “presence” and “absence” renders theatre the form of symbolic play par excellence. Symbolic play, being the synthesis of personal imagery and conventional rules, is suitable to conjugate as well as to complete individual creativity with social needs for predictable behaviours. Recent studies in Psychology of Development have shown how individual’s development takes place within a network of social significant relationships and how personal identity is moulded with symbolic representations produced by such interactive context. Theatre, allowing to express both the relational and symbolic dimensions, is particularly suitable to foster personal awareness as well as social competence, especially in developmental years.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
