The Academy of Musical Comedy of the Teatro Augusteo, heir to the great Italian tradition, is renewed through the talent of the new generations. The result of a complete training program including acting, dancing and singing, the students will perform in four shows with free admission, bringing to the stage the energy and passion developed in the courses and workshops held at the Teatro Augusteo, the Politeama and the Teatro Pierrot in Ponticelli.
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“Alice”: A Journey into Wonderland
Augusteo Theater, Naples
Monday 26 May, 19.00pm
Alice's magic comes to life on stage, dragging the audience into a fantasy world populated by iconic characters: from the Cheshire Cat to the Mad Hatter, from the Caterpillar to the King and Queen of Hearts. The White Rabbit becomes a guide in an adventure full of music, colors and surprises.
Directed by: Serena Stella – Music: Manú Squillante – Choreography: Annarita Villacaro
“Move Like This”: Tracy’s Revenge
Augusteo Theater, Naples
Tuesday 27th May, 19.30pm
A story of determination and courage set in 60s America: Move Like This tells the story of Tracy's dream, a young dancer who is outside the box and challenges prejudices and changes the rules of showbiz. A cheerful and profound musical, full of dancing and laughter.
Directed by: Serena Stella – Music: Manú Squillante – Choreography: Annarita Villacaro
“Odyssey” and “Aeneid”: The Classics in a Comic Key
Augusteo Theater, Naples
Wednesday 28 May, 21.00 pm
A journey through classic literature transformed into a musical comedy. Ciro Villano signs the text and direction of an irreverent show, between parody, history and improvisation. The students experiment with professional theatrical techniques with a dynamic and original staging.
Direction and Text: Ciro Villano – Music: Carlo Morelli and Luigi Nappi – Choreography: Fortuna Capasso and Maria Avolio – Acting: Ciro Villano and Carlo Caracciolo
“The Wizard of Oz”: Emotions in Music
Pierrot Theatre, Ponticelli
Thursday 29 May, 19.00 pm
Dorothy and her friends - the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Lion - return to the stage in a musical comedy that will enchant young and old alike. The Wizard of Oz thrills with a staging full of color and poetry, where the journey becomes a metaphor for growth and courage.
Directed by: Serena Stella – Acting by: Manuel Stabile – Music by: Alessio Mancuso – Choreography by: Annarita Villacaro
Young Talents on the Rise
The Academic Year 2024/2025 features dozens of students, ready to take their first steps in the world of entertainment. Among them: Jasmine Calafiore, Ciro Cristiano, Roberta Esposito, Emanuele Izzo, Francesca Russo, Salvatore Sorrentino, Ginevra Arpaia, Gaia Romano, Antonino Zarrella, Andrea Capasso, just to name a few. A new generation of artists is preparing to conquer the public.
Article published on May 23, 2025 - 11:37 pm
