The III edition of Universo Teatro is based on a four-element structure, just like the quadrifrons Arch of Janus at the Palatine or like the four-head herma at the Tiber Island.
The first head faces towards the Mediterranean Sea, due to the presence of the Haifa University (Technion University) with “An enemy of the people”, the Cairo University (MSA University – October City) with “The Phantom of Opera” and of the Jordan University (Yarmouk University) with “Cross Words”. Then, there will be other three European Universities: the Sannio, Salerno and Toulouse Universities; an Atlantic and Spanish-speaking University (the Escuela de Arte Dramatica of Tenerife) and the Libera Accademia di Belle Arti (L.A.B.A.) of Brescia. The first head confirms the main aim of this Festival: involving Universities at national and international level.

The second head highlights the high level profile of our guests: for example, the Silvio D’Amico National Academy of Dramatic Art will attend this Festival, staging “Tiertgartenstrasse 4 – Un giardino per Ofelia”, directed by Daniele Muratore and interpreted by the students of the Academy, which is one of the most important academies around Europe.

The third head is represented by the Universo Teatro prize-giving ceremony to the Piccolo Teatro of Milan. It is a great honor for us all to see their “Harlequin, Servant of Two Masters”, with the special direction of Giorgio Strehler and the great interpretation by Ferruccio Soleri.

Last but not least, the fourth head is represented by the interesting workshops designed for all those who want to learn theatrical skills, or who simply want to see it from a different, new perspective. Workshops will be held by Michele Monetta, Antonio Pizzicato, Enrico Bonavera, Eda Bellingeri, Marco De Marinis and by all the groups who take part to the Festival. Enjoy the show!