“A hero is not someone who has no fear, but someone who can conquer it!”: these words by David, Stella's father - Grisù's best friend - could summarize the central message of the musical comedy for children "GRISÙ. A fearless dragon!". Inspired by the courage of the little fire-breathing dragon created by the Pagot brothers in the Sixties, this musical brings Grisù back on stage, updated for a new generation with a 3D series broadcast on Rai Yoyo, co-produced by Mondo TV and Marco Pagot with the participation of ZDF Studios and Rai Kids.
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The Preview and The Tour
The musical will debut for the first time in Italy with an exclusive preview at the Giffoni Film Festival on July 27. Over 300 jurors aged between 3 and 5 will have the opportunity to enjoy the brilliant dramaturgical transposition into Italian by Marco Pagot and Manuel Renga, directed by Manuel Renga. Produced by the ATTI Association in collaboration with the Aida Foundation, the Santa Chiara Cultural Services Center and the Atlantide Teatro Stabile Foundation of Verona, and with the contribution of the Caritro Foundation, the show will then continue its tour in over thirty Italian cities, with updated dates available on the Aida Foundation website.
The Theatrical Adventure and Its Values
The theatrical adventures of the dragon Grisù and his friend Stella are a journey of growth and discovery of one's talents and strengths. The original songs offer a compelling and engaging narration composed of both adventurous and poetic atmospheres. The staging pays homage to cartoons and theater through drawn and pop-up backdrops that give life to a two-dimensional world full of fantastic elements, from colorful costumes to illustrated backdrops.
A Story of Courage and Friendship
Grisù, a young dragon aspiring to be a firefighter, lives with his father Fumè in a cave next to Dragontown, near Stella's house, who dreams of becoming a reporter. The enemy of their dreams is Malasorte, an entity that feeds on human fears. Stella and Grisù, like many children their age, will have to learn to understand and face these fears, because as David says: "a hero is not someone who has no fear, but someone who manages to overcome it!" The musical is a story of dreams, courage and strength that are best expressed when shared with a friend.
The Creative Team and Cast
The dramaturgy of “GRISÙ. A dragon without fear!” is curated by Marco Pagot, author of comics and animated series, and Manuel Renga, director and author with extensive experience in educational projects related to operas. The music is composed by Francesco Lori, with Eleonora Beddini as vocal coach and Giuseppe Brancato as choreographer. The young set designer Valentina Volpi takes care of the sets and costumes, creating a visually rich and colorful world.
Collaborations and Successes
Fondazione Aida has been able to count on a solid network of collaborations with associations and cultural institutions to bring this project to life. The original dramaturgy and characters of the animated series find a new interpretation in the musical that accompanies the young audience in an exciting adventure of personal growth and discovery.
Characters and Performers
The cast, selected through a national casting, includes Jasmine Lazzoni (Malasorte), Andrea Messina (Grisù), Jacopo Violi (David/Fumè) and Sara Zappa (Stella), in addition to the very young Carlotta Prando who could play Stella. Collectively, the team is made up of highly qualified performers from prestigious institutes, ready to bring a story of courage, friendship and growth to the stage. The theatrical staging offers young audiences an hour of pure magic, showing that, with the right amount of courage and friendship, nothing is impossible.
Article published on 16 July 2024 - 18:42
