Elio Germano adapts Pirandello's 'Così è (se vi pare)' into VR theater experience
Elio Germano, an actor and director from Rome, born in 1980, has developed a virtual reality version of Luigi Pirandello's play 'Così è (se vi pare)', named 'Così è (o mi pare)'. This innovative project debuted at onLive 2022, organized by Fondazione Piemonte dal Vivo in collaboration with Simone Arcagni, and delves into the potential of VR in drama. Set in modern times, it examines the concept of 'truth'. Audiences don VR headsets, initially experiencing the performance from the audience of Florence's Teatro della Pergola, before transitioning to the Laudisi-Agazzi living room, engaging as both viewers and participants. The cast features Germano, Michele Sinisi, Natalia Magni, Isabella Ragonese, and Pippo Di Marca, with the show touring various Italian theaters, where attendees use individual headsets.
Key facts
- Elio Germano created a VR adaptation of Pirandello's 'Così è (se vi pare)' titled 'Così è (o mi pare)'
- The project premiered at onLive 2022, organized by Fondazione Piemonte dal Vivo with Simone Arcagni as consultant
- Germano previously experimented with VR in 'Segnale d'allarme' (2019) based on 'La mia battaglia' with Chiara Lagani
- The adaptation is set in contemporary times but remains faithful to Pirandello's original
- Viewers experience the performance via VR headsets, starting at Teatro della Pergola in Florence
- The cast includes Elio Germano, Michele Sinisi, Natalia Magni, Isabella Ragonese, and Pippo Di Marca
- The performance incorporates internet searches and a video call to update the story
- The show tours Italian theaters with audiences seated in armchairs using individual VR headsets
Entities
Artists
- Elio Germano
- Luigi Pirandello
- Chiara Lagani
- Michele Sinisi
- Natalia Magni
- Isabella Ragonese
- Pippo Di Marca
- Simone Arcagni
Institutions
- Fondazione Piemonte dal Vivo
- Fondazione Teatro della Toscana
- Teatro della Pergola
- Artribune
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Florence
- Teatro della Pergola