In the Neapolitan theatre scene, Teatro Serra hosts “Le clementi”, a trilogy of short texts written by Maria Porzio and edited by Hirondelle, focused on female figures in the Bible. The first episode of the series, “L'immacolata”, has recently received important recognition, winning the title of “Best Show” at the Golden Crown of MaxArt&Co and obtaining the awards of “Best Text” and “Best Show” at the festival “InCorti da Artemia”.
The show will be on stage from March 7th to 9th in Via Diocleziano 316 with performances at 21:00 pm on Friday, 19:00 pm on Saturday and 18:00 pm on Sunday. For information, you can contact the organizers at the email address teatroserra@gmail.com or at 347.8051793.
A Reflection on Women in the Bible
Maria Porzio, author of the trilogy, explains that the work explores the representations of women in the Holy Scriptures, highlighting their relationship with religion and the morality imposed on them by tradition. Female figures in the Bible often oscillate between contradictory moral labels, such as madonnas or sinners, trapped in a conceptual dualism that forces them to choose between sanctity and wandering.
“The Immaculate”: A Dramatic Monologue
In the first segment of the trilogy, “The Immaculate”, a woman confronts a deep sense of guilt in front of the figure of her mother, in a dialogue that symbolizes the Madonna, the Church and the universal Mother. The narration focuses on the themes of carnal sin and lost innocence. The interpreters of the story are a man with a threatening appearance and a Neapolitan matron who feels betrayed by the abandonment of her daughter. The subsequent short films, still unpublished, continue to explore the problems inherent in the representation of women in the Bible, highlighting their alleged impurity and the severe punishments to which they are subjected according to some religious precepts.
Article published on March 2, 2025 - 11pm
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I read the article and it seems interesting how it talks about women in the Bible, but I don't understand how this show can attract the public. The representations are complex and perhaps difficult to understand for those who are not experts.