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OLDEST THEATER OF LECCE GIVES PERFORMANCE IN KARABAKH
October 17, 2013 | 16:56
STEPANAKERT. - The oldest theater of the Italian city of Lecce
"Cantieri Teatrali Koreja" presented the performance "Plastic Gardens"
in Stepanakert on October 14.
The theater group arrived in Artsakh within the framework of the
International Performing Arts Festival Highfest, held in Yerevan,
October 1-12.
The performance was first staged in 1996. During the 17 years of its
existence the play was shown in different countries.
Since 2004 it has been presented in more than ten festivals and has
won several prizes among which Grand-Prix of Isfahan Theater Festival
for Children & Young Adults in 2012.
Franco Ungaro, the artistic director of the theatre, noted that
performing in conflict zones had always been regarded as a particular
challenge. He also mentioned the warm attitude of the people of
Artsakh and the enthusiastic atmosphere in the hall, NKR Culture
Ministry informs.
Actress Alessandra Crocco added that she felt the positive energy
coming from the spectators and the applause at the end of the play
testifies to the fact that the performance was truly appreciated by
the audience.
News from Armenia - NEWS.am
October 17, 2013 | 16:56
STEPANAKERT. - The oldest theater of the Italian city of Lecce
"Cantieri Teatrali Koreja" presented the performance "Plastic Gardens"
in Stepanakert on October 14.
The theater group arrived in Artsakh within the framework of the
International Performing Arts Festival Highfest, held in Yerevan,
October 1-12.
The performance was first staged in 1996. During the 17 years of its
existence the play was shown in different countries.
Since 2004 it has been presented in more than ten festivals and has
won several prizes among which Grand-Prix of Isfahan Theater Festival
for Children & Young Adults in 2012.
Franco Ungaro, the artistic director of the theatre, noted that
performing in conflict zones had always been regarded as a particular
challenge. He also mentioned the warm attitude of the people of
Artsakh and the enthusiastic atmosphere in the hall, NKR Culture
Ministry informs.
Actress Alessandra Crocco added that she felt the positive energy
coming from the spectators and the applause at the end of the play
testifies to the fact that the performance was truly appreciated by
the audience.
News from Armenia - NEWS.am