The world of theater and culture is in mourning: director, playwright, and actor Armando Pugliese, a key figure in the revival of the national artistic scene, died today in Naples. He was 77. Among his best-known works was "Masaniello," written with Elvio Porta.
Training and Career Start
Pugliese, born in Naples, graduated from the Silvio D'Amico Academy in Rome in 1969. Thanks to the staging of 'The Baron in the Trees', he met Italo Calvino, who entrusted him with the theatrical adaptation of his novel. Pugliese then began a career as a playwright, parallel to that of directing, through which he would tackle numerous elaborations of literary texts for theatrical staging.
The Rigor of an Artistic Vision
From 1981 to 1984 he moved to Mola di Bari to work, as artistic director, with the Teatro Sud cooperative, with the project of founding a permanent theatre workshop. He then returned to live in Rome and directed many shows, about one hundred and sixty, produced by the main permanent theatres, such as those of Genoa, Catania and Rome, also working with numerous private companies. With Luca De Filippo's company he directed 'O Scarfalietto' by Scarpetta in 1986, 'Ogni anno punto ea capo' in 1988 and 'Questi fantasmi' by Eduardo De Filippo in 1992.
Collaborations and Successes
In 1978 he staged Raffaele Viviani's 'Il circo equestre Sgueglia' for the Teatro di Roma. In more recent seasons, he has directed, among other things, 'I Viceré' with Turi Ferro and 'Il segno verde' by Pier Maria Rosso di San Secondo for the Teatro Stabile di Catania. Since 1997 he has been the artistic director of the West Indies company with which he restaged the show 'Masaniello' and created, on behalf of the Taormina Arte Festival, in October 2009, a show based on Curzio Malaparte's novel 'La pelle', which was later hosted at the Teatro Mercadante in Naples and the Teatro Argentina in Rome.
Awards and Recognitions
Numerous shows and actors directed by Pugliese have received recognition and awards such as the Ubu Prize, the Biglietto d'oro Agis and Gli Olimpici del Teatro. His works have had a wide consensus at European level, with presences at the main festivals of Edinburgh, Zurich, Nancy and Paris.
Caivano – An arrest that brings to light one of the most dramatic pages in Neapolitan news. Yesterday, the Carabinieri snapped handcuffs on Ciro Migliore, a 27-year-old already known to law enforcement, during a drug raid in Caivano's green park. The man, identified as an alleged drug dealer, is the same young transgender man who was the boyfriend of Maria Paola Gaglione, the 16-year-old who died in the accident in September 2020. The tragedy, which shocked the entire community, was caused by the victim's brother, Michael Gaglione. As established in the trial, the man, opposing his sister's relationship, chased the couple on a motorcycle. During the chase, the scooter on which Maria Paola and Ciro Migliore were riding crashed, causing the young woman's death. Michele Gaglione was sentenced to 9 years and 6 months in prison for manslaughter. Yesterday's arrest by the police adds a dark piece to Migliore's story. The military raided his home, finding evidence of what appears to be a well-organized drug dealing ring: among the findings, 10 pre-packaged doses of cocaine and crack, packaging material and a "lmaster book" with initials and numbers, likely the accounts from the illegal sale. €1.675 in cash was also seized, presumably the proceeds of the illicit activity. The September 16th investigation is not the first drug dealing investigation involving Ciro Migliore after the death of his girlfriend; already in February 2021, he was targeted by law enforcement for similar crimes. The arrest closes a tragic cycle, where a family loss is intertwined with stories of deviance and illegality.
Organizing a trip to Campania It means preparing to explore a region rich in history, culture, breathtaking landscapes, and unique gastronomic traditions. But before you even stroll through the alleys of Naples, admire the Amalfi Coast, or discover the hidden treasures of the'hinterland, it is essential plan your trips better.
With two main airports, numerous railway stations and a transport network that varies greatly from area to area, Moving around Campania requires attention and organization. Know flight schedules, active train routes, bus connections and available alternatives It can make the difference between a smooth trip and one full of unexpected events.
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