Rome, “The Mayor's Nephews” on stage at the Teatro Prati, a work between comedy and political intrigue

Rome's Teatro Prati hosts an unforgettable comedy
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At the Teatro Prati in Rome, "The Mayor's Grandchildren," a comedy by Eduardo Scarpetta, is running until December 31st, revived and directed by Fabio Gravina. This classic entertainment features a cast that includes Antonio Lubrano, Paola Fulciniti, Sara Religioso, Raffaele Balzano, Giuseppe Vitolo, Eduardo Ricciardelli, Giuseppe Coppola, and Alessandro Casola. The stage design and costumes are by Francesco De Summa, complemented by original music by Mariano Perrella, which transports audiences to the vibrant Naples of Scarpetta's tradition, steeped in an atmosphere of misunderstandings and romantic entanglements.

### The enveloping plot of the comedy

The comedy tells the story of Felice Sciosciammocca, a mayor of Pozzano who wants to leave his estate to his nieces, Enrico and Silvia. The story gets complicated when Silvia, in love with Achille, runs away from the boarding school to join him. Enrico, in the meantime, during a trip to his uncle, inadvertently kisses Nannina, triggering the reaction of her brother. When Enrico informs his uncle of his delay, the letter unexpectedly ends up in Silvia's hands.

### Plots and disguises: a crescendo of comedy

Silvia, usurping her brother's identity, tries to deceive her uncle while Enrico, trying to escape Nannina's furious brother, disguises himself as a woman. These disguise devices enrich the plot with increasing comedy, creating situations of mistaken identity and amusing misunderstandings. Felice Sciosciammocca finally clarifies the identities, blesses his nephews and nieces in their love affairs: Silvia is finally with Achille and Enrico finds Nannina again.

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The article is interesting but there are too many things I don't understand. The plot seems complex and maybe not for everyone. I wonder if there are more details about the costumes and music. I hope to know more.

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