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Federica Iacobelli Discusses Theater, Childhood, and Freedom in Contemporary Drama

publication · 2026-03-20

Federica Iacobelli explores theater's relationship with childhood and freedom, highlighting specific dramatic works. She frequently recommends Carol Rocamora's 'La tua mano nella mia,' a play for young audiences based on letters between Anton Čechov and his wife Ol'ga Knipper. Iacobelli also suggests Karin Serres's 'Lucy/Gli Orsi' as a classroom exercise to foster imagination. She has curated a series called I Gabbiani for Edizioni Primavera, which publishes valuable theatrical texts. The discussion emphasizes non-conformist artistic visions and the educational potential of theater.

Key facts

  • Federica Iacobelli focuses on theater, childhood, and freedom
  • She recommends Carol Rocamora's play 'La tua mano nella mia' for young readers
  • The play is inspired by letters between Anton Čechov and Ol'ga Knipper
  • Karin Serres's 'Lucy/Gli Orsi' is suggested for classroom imagination exercises
  • Iacobelli curated the I Gabbiani series for Edizioni Primavera

Entities

Artists

  • Federica Iacobelli
  • Anton Čechov
  • Carol Rocamora
  • Karin Serres
  • Ol'ga Knipper

Institutions

  • Edizioni Primavera
  • Teatro d'Arte di Mosca

Locations

  • Moscow

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