Veneto's theaters go digital during coronavirus lockdown
During the COVID-19 lockdown, theaters in Veneto, Italy, transitioned to online platforms. In Verona, the Altro Teatro series, under the direction of Carlo Mangolini, transformed into a Facebook event held twice a week following the closure of the Camploy theater, offering readings, videos, and podcasts. Francesca Briani, the culture councillor, highlights its significance in engaging with the community. The Vettore Utopia festival is scheduled from April 21 to 26, showcasing over sixty artists and daily themes. Founded by Mattia Berto, L'ora d'aria – Laboratorio di cittadinanza teatrale online has drawn thousands, featuring daily live streams at 5 PM that promote audience interaction. Notable guests include actors and artists such as Francesco Wolf and Anna Toscano, with plans for a major performance and publication.
Key facts
- Altro Teatro di Verona moved to Facebook after Camploy closure, with posts every Tuesday and Friday.
- Carlo Mangolini is artistic director of Altro Teatro.
- Francesca Briani is Verona's culture councillor.
- Vettore Utopia festival runs April 21-26, 2020, with daily themes.
- Vettore Utopia is organized by Città Sommerse Teatro, Scuola FuoriNorma, Teatro Astra – La Piccionaia, Canecapovolto, EXP Are We Human, and OpenDDB.
- Over sixty artists from various disciplines are involved in Vettore Utopia.
- L'ora d'aria was created by Mattia Berto in collaboration with Teatro stabile del Veneto.
- L'ora d'aria features daily live streams and audience participation calls.
- Arianna Novaga provides the script for L'ora d'aria performances.
- Guests of L'ora d'aria include Francesco Wolf, Margherita Mannino, Alex Cendron, and others.
Entities
Artists
- Carlo Mangolini
- Francesca Briani
- Cecilia Ligorio
- Enrico Fedrigoli
- Camilla Monga
- Tommaso Rossi
- Mattia Berto
- Arianna Novaga
- Roberto Piffer
- Francesco Wolf
- Margherita Mannino
- Alex Cendron
- Stefano Scandaletti
- Filippo Quezel
- Selene Gandini
- Maurizio Lombardi
- Serra Ylmaz
- Eleonora Fuser
- Silvia Gribaudi
- Laura Moro
- Guido Mencari
- Anna Toscano
- Lucia Veronesi
- Giorgio Sangati
- Motus
- Lucide di Lucido Sottile
Institutions
- Altro Teatro di Verona
- Camploy
- Città Sommerse Teatro
- Scuola FuoriNorma
- Teatro Astra – La Piccionaia
- Canecapovolto
- EXP Are We Human
- OpenDDB
- Teatro stabile del Veneto
- Artribune
Locations
- Veneto
- Italy
- Verona