As we await the 2025 edition of In Scena! Italian Theater Festival NY, On the Italian Stage will explore the current landscape of Italian theater. This overview will take you on a journey across Italy, delving into its vibrant theatrical culture. You'll discover the unique theaters, influential directors, and talented playwrights who are shaping the […]
The Italian theater landscape features several major players, including Piccolo Teatro and Teatro dell'Elfo in Milan, Teatro Argentina and Teatro India in Rome, among others. These iconic institutions have long been at the forefront of Italian theatrical excellence. At the same time, smaller companies and organizations play an equally, if not more, vital role in […]
Solo shows are increasingly becoming a cornerstone of Italian theater. Their affordability, ease of production, and flexibility for touring make them a practical choice for many artists and companies. Despite their simplicity, these performances are highly impactful, often delivering powerful narratives with minimal resources. In fact, solo shows may currently represent the heart of the […]
Italy's theater landscape is enriched by prestigious awards and festivals that celebrate the diversity and innovation of its theatrical community. Much like the Tony and Obie Awards, Italy has its own accolades distributed throughout the year (the UBU, the Hystrio, the Maschere per il teatro and so on) recognizing both large-scale productions and smaller, independent […]
From Puppets to Pinocchio: A Journey Through A Beautiful Italian Tradition On the Italian Stage is a series of encounters conceived and led by Laura Caparrotti (Artistic Director, Kairos Italy Theater) that journeys into the history of Italian theater to explore its language, and its contribution to Italian society and world theater. Participation is free. RSVP is […]
Zoom Lecture Series On the Italian Stage is a series of encounters conceived and led by Laura Caparrotti (Artistic Director, Kairos Italy Theater) that journeys into the history of Italian theater to explore its language, and its contribution to Italian society and world theater. Participation is free. RSVP is MANDATORY. The Zoom link will be provided on […]
Zoom Lecture Series On the Italian Stage is a series of encounters conceived and led by Laura Caparrotti (Artistic Director, Kairos Italy Theater) that journeys into the history of Italian theater to explore its language, and its contribution to Italian society and world theater. Participation is free. RSVP is MANDATORY. The Zoom link will be provided on […]