Simona Brunetti

Simona Brunetti is an Associate Professor at the Department of Cultures and Civilizations, University of Verona. Her research focuses on Italian theatre direction, 19th-century Italian and French theatre, and Renaissance/Baroque performance traditions, with special attention to Commedia dell'Art and Gonzaga theatrical patronage (1480-1630).

She coordinates the Herla Project (since 2009), dedicated to Gonzaga theatrical documentation, and chairs the Scientific Committee of the Umberto Artioli Foundation. Her teaching includes courses on drama analysis, performance criticism, and theatrical iconography.

Research interests cover actor dramaturgy (Gustavo Modena, Eleonora Duse), 19th-century Italian prompt-books, puppets in dramaturgy, and historical organization of Italian theatrical systems. She leads projects like "MAT (Martedì a Teatro)" and "Perform/Ability", focusing on theatre historiography and experimental performance.

She serves on academic governance bodies including the PhD Faculty Board in Archaeology, Art History, and History, and chairs the Didactic Committee for Communication Sciences. Her full description below provides exhaustive details on affiliations, projects, and educational contributions.