On December 3, 2024, the closing event of the second edition of the Omissis Playwriting Award, sponsored by Theatron 2.0, will take place at the Teatro Bellini in Naples. The jury, composed of renowned experts in the field, has awarded the 2024 Omissis Award to Marco Trotta's play "Manicaretti." The play stands out for its exploration of the violence that pervades family relationships, portrayed through a noir narrative that explores human compromise in the face of pain and truth.
Reasons for awarding the prize
The jury recognized the value in the analysis of family dynamics conditioned by episodes of violence, underlining the author's ability to convey action and drama through words. "Manicaretti" stood out for having been able to question the reader on the fragility of human relationships and the impact of social masks in private life.
Special mention and popular jury
A special recognition was given to the work “MS” by Mattia Favaro. A committee of young students from the main university institutions of Naples and Salerno, after a process of reading and evaluation, awarded a cash prize to “MS”, confirming the interest of the new generations towards contemporary dramaturgy.
Finalists and event program
In addition to the winner, the finalists of the edition include “Sangue Timido” by Giulia Cermelli, “La Figliata” by Vincenzo Politano and “Antisetica” by Gianluca Bonzani. During the ceremony there will be a staged reading of the excerpts of the finalist works, followed by a meeting with the authors.
Admission to the event will be free until all seats are taken. For further information, you can contact the Teatro Bellini in Naples by email or phone.
The Omissis Award is an initiative of Theatron 2.0, created in collaboration with the Teatro Bellini in Naples and supported by numerous cultural partners. The event represents a significant contribution to the promotion of contemporary drama in Italy.
The Omissis Prize event seems very interesting and valuable, but I'm not sure if all the finalists were well represented in the article. It would be useful to have more details about the works and the authors.