Thursday, 16 May, 21:00

WHAT COMES NEXT? NAVIGATING THE IMPROV LANDSCAPE: PAST, PRESENT AND BEYOND.

Festival Ensemble

For its 10th edition, Welcome! kicks off the festival with an extraordinary event.On stage, the 9 artists of this edition engage in a discussion around the central theme of the event: improvisational theater. What comes next? is a journey of discovery into the experiences, perspectives, and visions of each of these artists in this magnificent art form. A multi-voiced dialogue to explore the challenges, prospects, and directions that improvisational theater offers us; an illuminated and illuminating window into the possible future of the art of crafting scenes, stories, and emotions by living in the present moment. Come and discover…What comes next?

ZITTO! A SILENT SHOW

Festival Ensemble

Discover the sound of improvisational theater with Zitto! In this original format, created by Productions de l’Instable and directed by Frederic Barbusci, the Festival Ensemble joins forces to create a show capable of surpassing limits, boundaries, and differences to reach straight to the heart. Alongside the music of maestro Alessio Granato, we’ll explore how much can be communicated and conveyed without words. Let yourself be captivated and surprised by this carousel of stories, scenes, and situations that will be with us for the snap of a finger, leaving us with a baggage of laughter, emotions, and memories. Take your seat in the audience, enjoy this experience… and be Zitto!

Friday, 17 May, 21:00

BELLISSIMA! AN IMPROVISED SITCOM.

Festival ensemble & i Bugiardini

Experience a new adventure every evening, in the company of an Italian language class and its teachers. Bellissima! is the meeting point between the world of sitcoms and improvisational theater. A unique way to offer an engaging look into the intertwined lives of these individuals. A small community that will have to face an unexpected situation every time, a journey that in each episode will show us the power of relationships, friendship, laughter, and emotions. Between the school hallways and the secret spots on campus, come witness this irresistible mix of courage, humor, and heartfelt sincerity. Bellissima! is the celebration of life, reminding us how, even in the most complex or unusual situations, friendship and love can triumph.

GORILLA THEATRE™

Patti Stiles, Tony Totino & Friend

Experience a new adventure every evening, in the company of an Italian language class and its teachers. Bellissima! is the meeting point between the world of sitcoms and improvisational theater. A unique way to offer an engaging look into the intertwined lives of these individuals. A small community that will have to face an unexpected situation every time, a journey that in each episode will show us the power of relationships, friendship, laughter, and emotions. Between the school hallways and the secret spots on campus, come witness this irresistible mix of courage, humor, and heartfelt sincerity. Bellissima! is the celebration of life, reminding us how, even in the most complex or unusual situations, friendship and love can triumph.

Saturday, 18 May, 21:00

BELLISSIMA! AN IMPROVISED SITCOM.

Festival ensemble & i Bugiardini

Experience a new adventure every evening, in the company of an Italian language class and its teachers. Bellissima! is the meeting point between the world of sitcoms and improvisational theater. A unique way to offer an engaging look into the intertwined lives of these individuals. A small community that will have to face an unexpected situation every time, a journey that in each episode will show us the power of relationships, friendship, laughter, and emotions. Between the school hallways and the secret spots on campus, come witness this irresistible mix of courage, humor, and heartfelt sincerity. Bellissima! is the celebration of life, reminding us how, even in the most complex or unusual situations, friendship and love can triumph.

THE COLOR OF GOLD. AN IMPROVISED TELENOVELA.

Cristiana De Maio, Tanine Dunais, Inbal Lori, Simona Pettinari, Nikki Ratjen

Tune in to The Color of Gold, the all-female telenovela that will captivate you with its characters and gripping plot. Set in a workplace, five diverse and unique women navigate betrayals, power struggles, friendship, and the irresistible lure of ambition. The Color of Gold will have you on the edge of your seat and keep you breathless with its twists and turns; it’s the perfect indulgence for those who love drama with a touch of glamour.

Sunday, 19 May, 21:00

BELLISSIMA! AN IMPROVISED SITCOM.

Festival ensemble & i Bugiardini

Experience a new adventure every evening, in the company of an Italian language class and its teachers. Bellissima! is the meeting point between the world of sitcoms and improvisational theater. A unique way to offer an engaging look into the intertwined lives of these individuals. A small community that will have to face an unexpected situation every time, a journey that in each episode will show us the power of relationships, friendship, laughter, and emotions. Between the school hallways and the secret spots on campus, come witness this irresistible mix of courage, humor, and heartfelt sincerity. Bellissima! is the celebration of life, reminding us how, even in the most complex or unusual situations, friendship and love can triumph.

SOMETHING LIKE THIS & SOMETHING LIKE THAT. A TWO ACTS IMPRO SHOW.

Mark Beltzman, Michael J Gellman & Friends

Immerse yourself in a Chicago-style improvisational theater experience with Something like this & Something like that. Led by renowned figures in the American artistic scene, Mark Beltzman and Michael J Gellman, this two-act journey promises an unforgettable adventure. In the first act, Something like this, witness the spontaneous creation of characters by Mark and Michael, delving into their world of desires, dreams, and possibilities. Their creativity will transport you to unexpected realms of imagination and emotion. In the second act, Something like that, supported by the Festival Ensemble, the exploration continues. Mark and Michael venture into new scenarios, opportunities, and challenges, breathing life into moments of laughter and excitement. Join them on the captivating, surprising, and memorable journey of Something like this & Something like that.

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