Short Theatre 2021 Opens in Rome with Focus on Voice and Resonance
The 16th Short Theatre festival, titled 'Risonanza,' is happening from September 3 to 13, 2021, across different spots in Rome. With Piersandra Di Matteo as the artistic director and Francesca Corona as the curator, this event explores how voice can resonate and connect people. Attendees can expect a variety of activities, including performances, sound art, DJ sets, discussions, book launches, films, and workshops. Key venues include La Pelanda–Mattatoio, WEGIL, Teatro Argentina, Teatro India, and Teatro del Lido di Ostia. Collaborations feature Palaexpo/Mattatoio di Roma, Teatro di Roma, and international partners like Festivals of the Future. Artists like Nadia Beugré and Alessandro Carboni are among the highlights, focusing on innovative expressions.
Key facts
- 16th edition of Short Theatre titled 'Risonanza'
- Runs September 3–13, 2021
- Artistic director: Piersandra Di Matteo
- Outgoing curator: Francesca Corona
- Venues include La Pelanda–Mattatoio, WEGIL, Teatro Argentina, Teatro India, Teatro del Lido di Ostia, and urban spaces
- Collaborators: Palaexpo/Mattatoio di Roma, Teatro di Roma, Dominio Pubblico, Coripet, Festivals of the Future, Boarding Pass Plus Dance, Be My Guest
- Returning formats: Les Cliniques Dramaturgiques (Vol. 2) and École des Maîtres (29th edition)
- Featured artists: Nadia Beugré, Alessandro Carboni, François Chaignaud, Nora Chipaumire, Giulia Crispani, Patrizia Rotonda, Cherish Menzo, Motus, Amanda Piña, Alexia Sarantopoulou, Loreto Martínez Troncoso
Entities
Artists
- Piersandra Di Matteo
- Francesca Corona
- Jessie Mills
- Riccardo Fazi
- Franco Quadri
- Nadia Beugré
- Alessandro Carboni
- François Chaignaud
- Nora Chipaumire
- Giulia Crispani
- Patrizia Rotonda
- Cherish Menzo
- Motus
- Amanda Piña
- Alexia Sarantopoulou
- Loreto Martínez Troncoso
- Daniele Vergni
Institutions
- Short Theatre
- La Pelanda–Mattatoio
- WEGIL
- Teatro Argentina
- Teatro India
- Teatro del Lido di Ostia
- Palaexpo/Mattatoio di Roma
- Teatro di Roma
- Dominio Pubblico
- Coripet
- Festivals of the Future
- Boarding Pass Plus Dance
- Be My Guest
- École des Maîtres
- Artribune
- Sapienza Università di Roma
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- La Pelanda–Mattatoio
- WEGIL
- Teatro Argentina
- Teatro India
- Teatro del Lido di Ostia