There is an enormous variety of philosophies, artistic processes, and theatrical approaches to creating plays and drama. Some are connected to political or spiritual ideologies, and some are based on purely "artistic" concerns. Some processes focus on a story, some on theatre as an event, some on theatre as a catalyst for social change. According to Aristotle's seminal theatrical critique Poetics, there are six elements necessary for theatre. They are Plot, Character, Idea, Language, Song, and Spectacle. The 17th-century Spanish writer Lope de Vega wrote that for theatre one needs "three boards, two actors, and one passion". Others notable for their contribution to theatrical philosophy are Konstantin Stanislavski, Antonin Artaud, Bertolt Brecht, Orson Welles, Peter Brook, Jerzy Grotowski.
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ASC - Italian association of set designers, costume designers and set decorators. Introduction in English outlining the aims of the group.
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Burcardo Library and Theatre Collection - Reference library established in 1932 and holding several major collections and archives. Details of the collections, activities and performing arts links. In English and Italian. Rome.
The Living Theatre - Centro Living Europa - Workshops and theatrical group in Rocchetta. Offers workspace, library, bedrooms and facilities for 15 people. The group creates plays which depend on the direct participation of the audience for the outcome.
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