The seventh episode of Inclusioni, the podcast channel of the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures in collaboration with Fuori Aula Network, is now available on major podcast platforms. In this episode, entitled “Narrating inclusion through Opera: the “Arena for All” Project”, the hosts discuss accessibility in the performing world.
Starting from the 100th Arena di Verona Opera Festival (2023), “Arena for Everyone”, 10 opera performances were made fully accessible each season, thanks to various dedicated accessibility tools, including inclusive trailers, audio descriptions of performances, and subtitles for deaf individuals. On those nights, multisensory experiences were offered free of charge and allowed individuals with disabilities to explore scenographies, costumes, and staging tools.
Our guests will be Elena di Giovanni, University of Macerata, who will describe the project, Eles Belfontali, president of Anffas Verona, and her daughter, Stefania Paiola, who will share their experiences as spectators and participants. The conversation will be led by Manuel Boschiero, Slavic studies professor and coordinator for inclusion in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures.
Happy listening!