THE MANDRAKE ROOT
The Mandrake Root is a satirical play by the author of The Prince, Niccolò Machiavelli, about leaders’ corruption and what one would do to get to power or to gain political advantage. None is immune.
The DECAMERON
After presenting the Mandragola, KIT presents the Decameron and in particular the three novels that Machiavelli moved from to write the Mandragola.
THE WORTH OF WOMEN
Why have women throughout history been relegated to second-class status by men? And why do women continue to love them? From a book by Moderata Font, published in 1600.
LOVERS' LETTERS
Love conquers all? Or is it lust? Or it is just the idea of love… or lust. Studied by professor Ida Caiazza, the letters forming this presentation tell true stories that happened between the middle of 1500 and the middle of 1600.
ABC L'ITALIANO S'IMPARA COSI'
A very unique method used by Miss Margherita, a despotic Teacher-Diva, to teach Italian to any Italian student. Miss Margherita will explain and teach the Italian language, culture, art and tradition to the audience.
THE MOST LEARNED WOMAN
Elena Cornaro Piscopia, the first woman in the world to obtain a Doctorate in 1678 at the University of Padua, looks back at her life, her motifs, her faith. A voice narrates the story while a violin describes the emotions of the story.
ENRICO IV, a monologue
Here comes the King! Or, rather, here comes a man who took a fall, hit his head, and now believes himself to be King Henry IV. Is he mad, or is this just his way of telling the truth to those around him?
TOSCA e le altre
A satirical behind-the-scene of the Puccini’s Tosca as imagined by Franca Valeri, one of the wittiest and most celebrated Italian playwrights.
In Italian with English Supertitles
THE JOURNEY I HAVE NEVER MADE
Two women from very different cultures and times meet in a mysterious station, where all trains have been cancelled. Despire their doubts and suspicions, they start realizing that they mirror one another and begin a dialogue