Roberto Zappalà's 'A. Semu tutti devoti tutti?' Returns to Stage
Roberto Zappalà's acclaimed dance performance, 'A. Semu tutti devoti tutti?', returns to the spotlight after a decade, presented by Compagnia Roberto Zappalà. This thought-provoking piece delves into the devotion to Saint Agatha, Catania's patron saint, while addressing themes of mafia influence and the treatment of women during festive events. Featuring eight dancers, the choreography includes a whimsical mixture of visuals such as a bishop on roller skates and audience interaction. The soundtrack enriches the experience with neomelodic tunes, rock, and contributions from I Lautari. The performance will kick off at Milan's Elfo Puccini on September 27, following its premiere at Teatro Verga.
Key facts
- Roberto Zappalà's 'A. Semu tutti devoti tutti?' was reprised ten years after its debut.
- The piece focuses on Saint Agatha, patron saint of Catania.
- It critiques mafia involvement in the Saint Agatha festival and the commodification of women's bodies.
- The choreography features eight dancers and includes a bishop on roller skates and a penitent haranguing the audience.
- Music includes neomelodic songs, rock, Dire Straits, and live performance by I Lautari.
- A video shows Carmen Consoli distorting Benedictine nuns' chant.
- The piece ends with Zappalà reading a newspaper article about mafia trials from 1999-2005.
- The work is co-produced by Teatro Stabile di Catania and Scenario Pubblico.
- It premiered at Teatro Verga and will open Festival MilanOltre at Elfo Puccini in Milan on September 27.
- Dramaturgy is by Nello Calabrò.
Entities
Artists
- Roberto Zappalà
- Maud de la Purification
- Adriano Coletta
- Alain El Sakhawi
- Akos Dozsa
- Salvatore Romania
- Antoine Roux-Briffaud
- Fernando Roldan Ferrer
- Massimo Trombetta
- Carmen Consoli
- Nello Calabrò
- Giuseppe Distefano
Institutions
- Compagnia Roberto Zappalà
- Teatro Stabile di Catania
- Scenario Pubblico
- Teatro Verga
- Elfo Puccini
- Festival MilanOltre
- Artribune
Locations
- Catania
- Italy
- Milan