The 2025 edition of the Summer School Hues of Writing (HoW), organised by the Department of Philology, Literature and Linguistics of the University of Pisa within the frame of the Excellence Project CECIL, will be devoted to theatre writing in Italian.

The 6-day intensive academic program will mainly consist in workshops led by established professionals in the field of theatre writing.
Students will be introduced to the techniques of playwriting and given the opportunity to practice intensive creative writing (28 h) and discuss the outcome of their work (final project presentation 7 h).
The course will also include a plenary lecture and a plenary round table with experts in literature, creative writing, adaptation, transmedial studies, etc.

HoW to have fun: During the week several cultural events will be organised in Pisa, among which guided tours of the town, cinema and theatre performances.

Aim

Besides introducing students to the techniques of theatre writing, the Summer School aims to provide them with an intensive training through workshops intended to stimulate their creativity, as well as their reflection on language in its manifold dimensions.

The author of the best script will be invited as a guest to the launching day of the 2026 edition of the Summer School.

Who can apply

Undergraduate and postgraduate university students, professionals in the Humanities (PhD candidates, teachers, researchers, etc.).

Language

Italian and English

Program Intensity

Full-time

Application

Admission Requirements

Being undergraduate/postgraduate university students or professionals in the Humanities (PhD candidates, teachers, researchers, etc.).

Students are required to possess knowledge of the Italian language corresponding to a C1 level (no certification must be submitted).

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

• The Summer School will be activated with at least 10 students
• The maximum number of participants is set to 18 students
• Selection will be made according to order of application

Required Documents

• Identity Document (*PASSPORT in case you are a foreign student*)
• Enrolment Form
• Curriculum Vitae

All the documents must be in pdf format, in order to upload them on the portal when required.

Application has to be submitted via Alice portal following the instructions of the "How to apply" page.

IMPORTANT INFO AND DEADLINES:

• 30 April 2025: Application deadline to be considered for the scholarship  
• 31 May 2025: General application deadline

ECTS

3

Fees

500 euro

NOTICE: these fees include all lesson and didactic activities + coffee and lunch breaks

Pay fees by Debit/Credit Card or PayPal online using the following form filling it with all the required data:

Payment Form 

NOTICE:

• International students without Italian Tax Code: please tick the box 'Anonymous' in order to disable the field 'Italian personal ID/VAT number'.
• Please type your NAME and SURNAME next to the pre-filled text of the field 'Reason'
• Please pay only after receiving the admission letter

REFUND POLICY:

• Within the 31 May 2025 (included) tuition fees are refundable.
• After the 31 May 2025 there will be no refund of the paid tution fees.

Fundings

Two funding grants will be awarded by the University of Pisa and the Department of Philology, Literature and Linguistics (Excellence Project CECIL) to the students who submit their application by 30 April 2025.
Each scholarship will cover the entire amount of the tuition fee.
One scholarship will be assigned to one of the international students, taking into account the distance of his/her home country from Pisa.
The other scholarship will be assigned on the basis of the family income.
In the event there are no international students, both scholarships will be assigned on the basis of the family income.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: 30 April 2025 is the early bird application deadline for those interested in applying for the two available scholarships.

Period

7 - 12 July 2025

Application Deadline

31 May 2025

IMPORTANT NOTICE: 30 April 2025 is the early bird application deadline for those interested in applying for the two available scholarships.

Contacts

Coordinator
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