Carlo Quartucci, Italian theatre artist, dies at 81

Carlo Quartucci, an influential figure in Italian theatre, passed away at the age of 81 on December 31, 2019, at San Giovanni Hospital in Rome. His funeral service is scheduled for January 3, 2020, at the Church of the Nativity, a location selected by his wife, Carla Tatò, where he first performed "Waiting for Godot" in 1959. A prominent member of the Nuovo teatro italiano movement, Quartucci was recognized for his innovative techniques. He launched his career in 1964 with a production of "Waiting for Godot" in Genoa. He worked alongside Jannis Kounellis and was instrumental in community theatre, particularly with "La Zattera di Babele" in 1981, while also focusing on training youth in partnership with museums and universities.