Silvia Calderoni on Motus' MDLSX, Gender, and Theater's Political Role
Silvia Calderoni, hailing from Lugo di Romagna and born in 1981, reflects on the international journey of Motus' MDLSX, which has performed in cities such as Ravenna, New York, Sydney, Rotterdam, Montreal, and Cagliari over the last two years. The production made its way back to Rome's Angelo Mai from April 5 to 8, 2017, where Calderoni played a significant role in shaping the dramaturgy. MDLSX delves into identity, intertwining fiction with reality. She highlights Angelo Mai's significance as a cultural center and its recognition with the Ubu Award, while also addressing public curiosity about her personal life. Calderoni discusses the political dimensions of theater, the debate surrounding Giuliano Scarpinato's Fa'afafine, and the necessity for precise gender language. Currently, she is working on a film directed by Roberta Torre.
Key facts
- MDLSX by Motus toured Ravenna, New York, Sydney, Rotterdam, Montreal, and Cagliari.
- The show returned to Angelo Mai in Rome from April 5 to 8, 2017.
- Silvia Calderoni contributed to the dramaturgy of MDLSX.
- MDLSX is based on Jeffrey Eugenides' novel Middlesex.
- Angelo Mai won the Ubu Award in 2017.
- Calderoni has worked with Valdoca, Judith Malina, Davide Manuli, and Gucci.
- Calderoni is currently filming a movie by Roberta Torre.
- The Guardian article asked: 'Why do we feel we need to know the sex of this performer?'
Entities
Artists
- Silvia Calderoni
- Jeffrey Eugenides
- Giuliano Scarpinato
- Judith Malina
- Davide Manuli
- Roberta Torre
- Cesare Ronconi
Institutions
- Motus
- Angelo Mai
- Valdoca
- Gucci
- Artribune
- The Guardian
Locations
- Lugo di Romagna
- Italy
- Ravenna
- New York
- Sydney
- Rotterdam
- Montreal
- Cagliari
- Rome
- Prato
- Genoa
- Cesena