Francesca Astrei's 'Io sono verticale' Wins Jury Prize at XII FringeMi
Francesca Astrei, a Roman playwright and performer born in 1995, has won the Jury Prize at the 12th edition of FringeMi for her new show 'Io sono verticale'. The piece, which she wrote and performs, explores depression through the metaphor of Lazarus refusing to stand and walk. Astrei graduated from the National Academy of Dramatic Arts Silvio d'Amico in 2018 and previously won FringeMi in 2023 with 'Mi manca Van Gogh'. Her work is recognized for its mature investigation of human fragility and inner suffering, earning multiple critical awards.
Key facts
- Francesca Astrei won the Jury Prize at the 12th FringeMi for 'Io sono verticale'
- Astrei is a Roman artist born in 1995
- She graduated from the National Academy of Dramatic Arts Silvio d'Amico in 2018
- 'Io sono verticale' uses the Lazarus story as a metaphor for depression
- She previously won FringeMi in 2023 with 'Mi manca Van Gogh'
- Astrei writes, directs, and performs her own works
- Her work focuses on human fragility and inner suffering
- She has received multiple critical awards
Entities
Artists
- Francesca Astrei
Institutions
- Accademia Nazionale d'Arte Drammatica Silvio d'Amico
- FringeMi
Locations
- Rome
- Italy