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Mario Incudine recites Totò's 'A livella' for Artribune's theater series

digital · 2026-04-27

Mario Incudine performs Antonio de Curtis's 1964 poem 'A livella' in a video for Artribune's Pillole di Teatro series. The poem, ostensibly about death, is actually a hymn to life, poetry, and human equality, written by the iconic Neapolitan comedian and poet Totò. The video is part of Artribune's digital micro-productions during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has severely impacted live theater. The article discusses the challenges of reopening theaters, including legal liability for infections, and suggests outdoor spaces as a potential restart point for festivals and companies.

Key facts

  • Mario Incudine recites Totò's 'A livella'
  • The poem was written by Antonio de Curtis (Totò) in 1964
  • The video is part of Artribune's Pillole di Teatro series
  • The series is a digital micro-production during the pandemic
  • The article discusses legal liability issues for reopening theaters
  • Outdoor spaces are proposed as a restart point for theater
  • The poem is an ode to life and equality despite its death theme
  • The video is available on Artribune's website

Entities

Artists

  • Mario Incudine
  • Antonio de Curtis (Totò)

Institutions

  • Artribune

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