18/12/16

Teatro della Meraviglia - Theatre of Wonder

JPT is quite busy these days with the organization of the science - theatre and science communication festival “Teatro della Meraviglia”.

This is a joint project done with the University of Trento and the Opera Universitaria of Trento and it will happen over two weekends in January 2017: from the 13th through the 22nd.

4 theatre shows and 4 Augmented Lectures (check out this post) will be performed at the Sanbàpolis Theatre in Trento. As of now all the events will be in Italian but please feel free to contact us if you have suitable proposals in other languages for future editions of the festival!

Here is a link: www.teatrodellameraviglia.it
Twitter hashtag: #MeravigliaTeatroFestival

Come and discover wonder with us!


JPT’s Augmented Lectures awarded at Reimagine Education 2016

We are very proud to announce that our project Augmented Lectures: When Scientists Meer Artists has been shortlisted and subsequently awarded the Bronze Award for the Cultivating Curiosity Award at the 2016 Reimagine Education Conference which has taken place on 5-6 December in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

"With attendees from the world’s top universities and most promising ed tech startups, four tracks tailored to ensure that all delegates have the opportunity to see their interests represented, and keynote speeches provided by educational luminaries, it has been an essential event for anybody invested in the future of education."

We are quite happy of this result because it shows that our “low tech” approach to science communication and education is remarkably interesting and spot-on. We’d like to thank the University of Trento for having sponsored us and for believing so strongly in our project.

Here’s the Judges’ motivation for the prize:

The Augmented Lecture initiative to engage science in the arts has the potential to expand curiosity and interest in the sciences. This initiative will help far more people to engage creatively with the sciences with its new and more accessible modes of discourse.

Please check out the Reimagine Education 2016 Honours List here —> Link

11/11/16

Quantum Physics and the probability or uncertainty of Trump’s Election

To understand the universe, classical physics had to incorporate quantum mechanics, which describes a micro-world of uncertainty and ambiguity that is harder to measure but defines our true reality. Likewise, as recent geopolitical shocks are have proven, outdated methods are no longer capable or sufficient to explain global society’s complex and interconnected systems. (Read full article here: Quartz).

Works like Jet Propulsion Theatre's The Principle of Uncertainty take a whole new dimension in this light!

01/11/16

Another urgent wake-up call… Before the Flood

Yet another strong wake-up call on the urgency of dealing with Climate Change now, with actions and not just good intentions… For those of you who have seen Jet Propulsion Theatre’s play Pale Blue Dot, this excellent documentary will confirm many of the important messages brought forward in this play. This documentary can be viewed on Youtube for free only until 5 November!
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30/10/16

Artists and Scientists against Climate Change

It is good to read these words:

"Artists and scientists are natural collaborators, both are explorers and
storytellers, seeking out new ways of understanding, communicating (and
indeed, changing) the world around them. So when it comes to the dry
(or simply terrifying) language of climate science, the marriage of the
two can be particularly fruitful. Artists can respond to environmental
data in work that provokes real engagement. By communicating these
issues in lateral, innovative ways, by using humour and humanity, these
sorts of works can reach us on a more animal, cellular, level – and
therefore, hopefully, demand our response."

Here’s the article where they are written:

www.theguardian.com/science/political-science/2016/oct/28/climate-change-is-invisible-insidious-and-urgent-can-the-arts-help-us-see-it?CMP=twt_a-science_b-gdnscience

It is good to read these words for two reasons. We, at JPT, believe that art and science MUST work together to reach out to the general public and explain very fundamental scientific issues in ways that we all can understand. But also because Climate Change (CC) is probably the biggest problem facing us (there are many others… and they are pretty much inter-related).

The initiative at the Museum of Science and Industry (MSI) in Manchester is very important. We are also very much engaged in the issue: Pale Blue Dot, our latest production, is alla bout CC and taking care of our Mother Earth. After all, in complete agreement with what Carl Sagan used to say, it is our spaceship, the only one we have.

28/10/16

On the way to IETM in Valencia!

We are very happyto announce that we will be in Valencia (Spain) at the next IETM Plenary Meeting, starting November 3rd and ending on the 6th 2016.
It will be very interesting and exciting. Even more for us because we will be presenting the Jet Propulsion Theatre project during the Cross-Overs session organized for Saturday Nov 5th at 10.00 am.
We will be connecting with other organizations that work at the interface between art and science and that mix disciplines. We will be sharing the round table with the spanish Conexiones Improbables and Analogue from the U.K. There will also be other organizations and professionals to share ideas and raise interesting questions.
If you happen to be in Valencia… drop by!

25/10/16

Jet Propulsion Theatre performs at KU Leuven University in Belgium

From 18 - 20 October 2016, Jet Propulsion Theatre was at KU Leuven in Belgium, to perform The Principle of Uncertainty (unplugged version) in front of the Faculty of Science and PhD students, and to run a 3-day workshop on Storytelling Techniques and Theatre Training Methods for Teachers and Popularisers. 18 PhD students of the Faculty of Science were selected to participate in this workshop, which enabled them to acquire important skills to better speak about their reseach.
The JPT team also met with many members of the Faculty of Science to get insight into our next project, and to explore opportunities for collaboration.

04/10/16

Tecniche di narrazione e metodi di formazione teatrale per insegnanti di scienze e divulgatori

PANORAMICA GENERALE
Molto spesso abbiamo la necessità di parlare in pubblico: per presentare un progetto di ricerca, per chiedere una sovvenzione, durante l’insegnamento oppure anche solo per affascinare ed arricchire la vita di qualcuno!... ma altrettanto spesso ci sentiamo a disagio di fronte alla sfida. Mi sento tranquillo di essere lì, davanti a un pubblico? Cosa sto facendo? Sono consapevole di ciò che il mio corpo sta comunicando? E la mia voce? Devo sottolineare alcune parole? Quali? Dovrei guardare il pubblico negli occhi? Come faccio a sapere quando ho l'attenzione del pubblico? E più in generale: come posso diventare un oratore migliore? Questo workshop si propone di sviluppare le competenze per diventare migliori comunicatori.

TARGET
Professori universitari, insegnanti nel campo dell'istruzione superiore, ricercatori, insegnanti di scienze, scrittori scientifici, studenti e divulgatori scientifici.

SCHEMA DEL LABORATORIO
Utilizzando i metodi della formazione teatrale adattati alle nostre esigenze e le tecniche di narrazione, ci “apriamo al pubblico” per diventare comunicatori più efficaci. Nel processo sviluppiamo esercizi pratici per trovare il proprio centro; aumentare la propria consapevolezza (cosa faccio, cosa fanno gli altri); acquisire un sano senso di fiducia nel rapporto con gli altri; sviluppare la capacità di ascolto, di improvvisazione, di gestione del tempo e del ritmo; migliorare le nostre capacità di leadership e di coraggio. Inoltre, durante il workshop un po’ di tempo è dedicato alle tecniche per una corretta respirazione corretta e la gestione della voce.

PARTECIPANTI E ORARI
Il numero dei partecipanti e la durata del workshop saranno decisi con gli organizzatori, in base alla disponibilità e ai vincoli. Come regola generale, il laboratorio è aperto a non più di 18 persone alla volta per la durata di almeno 10 ore. Naturalmente, la disponibilità di più tempo a disposizione per il workshop è sempre benvenuta!

Entrambi i laboratori sono condotti da Andrea Brunello. Altri professionisti potrebbero essere coinvolti a seconda delle specifiche esigenze.

La drammaturgia applicata alla scienza: come creare una storia intrigante partendo da un'idea scientifica

PANORAMICA GENERALE
Questo workshop fornisce strumenti pratici ed esperienziali per tradurre un'idea scientifica in una storia adatta per il racconto e la divulgazione. Il workshop si concentra sulle tecniche di scrittura creativa e comprende esercizi pratici.

TARGET
Professori universitari, insegnanti nel campo dell'istruzione superiore, ricercatori, insegnanti di scienze, scrittori scientifici, studenti e divulgatori scientifici.

SCHEMA DEL LABORATORIO
Gli elementi fondamentali della drammaturgia e della narrazione sono presentati. Ai partecipanti viene chiesto di proporre una serie di argomenti scientifici da sviluppare durante il workshop. Questi argomenti sono analizzati e le idee più interessanti sono scelte per il lavoro diventando la base dei racconti e delle opere teatrali elaborate durante il laboratorio. Si procede quindi con la scrittura. I risultati vengono poi letti ed analizzati con attenzione sia in maniera individuale che in gruppo sotto la guida del conduttore. I risultati finali più meritevoli possono trovare una semplice messa in scena o una lettura scenica.

PARTECIPANTI E ORARI
Il numero dei partecipanti e la durata del workshop saranno decisi in accordo con gli organizzatori, in base alla disponibilità e ai vincoli. In ogni caso, si dovrà prestare attenzione e cura per assicurare che ci sia abbastanza tempo da dedicare allo sviluppo delle esigenze individuali. I partecipanti potrebbero essere invitati a scrivere ed elaborare i loro testi anche al di fuori degli orari del workshop.

14/06/16

Recensioni di Pale Blue Dot

Recensioni di Pale Blue Dot

Qui trovate alcuni estratti e i link alle recensioni di Pale Blue Dot

Pale blue dot è un monologo pieno di passione, che fa riflettere denunciando e ponendo interrogativi. Un format pedagogico, una lectio magistralis che condensa informazione e visione. - Vincenzo Sardelli, Krapp’s Last Post
 

La bravura di Andrea Brunello […] è eccelsa. Riesce a portarci dalla parte della scienza -
Veronica Vezzosi, fermataspettacolo.it
 

Brunello ha messo tutto se stesso, adottando il palco come virtuale astronave spaziale per raccontare l'uomo e l'universo. - Antonia Dalpiaz, L’Adige

12/06/16

Pale Blue Dot reviews

Here below you will find a few exstracts from the reviews for Pale Blue Dot

Pale Blue Dot is a very passionate monologue, sobering denouncing and asking questions. It’s an educational format, a lesson that condenses with information and vision - Vincenzo Sardelli, Krapp’s Last Post

The talent of Andrea Brunello [ ... ] is very high. He manages to bring us to  take the side of science - Veronica Vezzosi, fermataspettacolo.it

Brunello has put all of himself, taking the stage as a virtual spaceship to narrate humankind and the universe - Antonia Dalpiaz, L’Adige

07/03/16

Uncertainty in Milan

The Principle of Uncertainty goes to Milan

We are about to hit Milan with our full version of THE PRINCIPLE OF UNCERTAINTY (Italian edition) from MARCH 8th through MARCH 14th 2016. We will be at TEATRO LIBERO in Via Savona 10.

It will be a great opportunity for us to collect ideas and share our view on what it means (for us) to engage in science narrative through theatre.

We have planned two extra-events during the week. They are free and open to everybody.

> TUESDAY MARCH 8th, from 7pm to 8pm we will have an open dialogue with Dr. MARINA CARPINETI of the Università Statale of Milan. With Marina we will be discussing on WOMEN AND SCIENCE. Why are there so few women scientists?

> THURSDAY MARCH 10th, from 7pm to 8pm we will be engaging in a nice conversation with Dr. MARCO GILIBERTI of the Università Statale of Milan. Marco will be talking with us about THEATRE AND SCIENCE. The importance of talking about science through the arts.

You are all welcome!

Here is the link to the theatre web page

23/02/16

When Science Meets Theatre

When Science Meets Theatre

While I was a IAS Visiting Fellow at the University of Warwick in January 2016, I had the opportunity to meet several very interesting and exciting people. One of them was Rubkwan "Punch" Thammaboosadee a PhD student at the Theatre and Performance Studies Department. She took part at all the events that were organized and we had the chance to talk quite a bit.

The first opportunity we had to meet was when I performed an "unplugged" version of The Principle of Uncertainty in a lecture hall in the Math Department.
Well... she wrote about it and I am very pleased to link to her review.


Thank you Punch!

> Andrea Brunello

18/01/16

Dr Andrea Brunello at Warwick as an IAS Visiting Fellow

JPT at Warwick University (U.K.)

From the 18th to the 27th of January 2016, JPT founder Dr Andrea Brunello will be at the University of Warwick as an IAS Visiting Fellow. In the context of his visit, he will engage with scholars and students at Warwick in a series of events and workshops that aim to facilitate the interdisciplinary dialogue between science and the humanities in an innovative, creative way, and to increase impact-capacity building across the University.

Here you find the whole program.

Here you find the twitter account linked to the event.