Marisa Laurito is the new artistic director of the Oplontis Award

The Torre Annunziata municipal administration has officially appointed Marisa Laurito as artistic director of the Oplontis Award, a new recognition dedicated to those who have distinguished themselves during the year for their civil, social and cultural commitment. The decision was approved with a resolution of the municipal council on the morning of June 5.

An award for those who act away from the spotlight

The Oplontis Award, now in its first edition, aims to promote personalities, both well-known and lesser-known, who contribute concretely to the well-being of the community, the defense of rights and the promotion of the territory. The initiative is promoted by the Municipality with the support of the Campania Region, which has provided specific funding through the regional budget law.

A national event

Thanks to the work of the Tourism Councilor, Alfonso Ascione, and the city councilor Emanuela Cirillo, the project aims to become a cultural event of national importance, capable of highlighting the local excellence and the historical heritage of Torre Annunziata.

The words of Marisa Laurito

“I am proud and honored by the task that has been entrusted to me,” Marisa Laurito declared. “Torre Annunziata has extraordinary potential, and this award is an opportunity to relaunch the image of a city rich in history, traditions and culture. A history that has its roots in ancient Oplontis and the wonderful Villa of Poppea, one of the most fascinating archaeological sites in the world.”

A program full of events

The event will be divided into a series of events that will culminate with the final event and the award ceremony. The detailed program is still being defined and will be presented in the coming weeks during an official press conference.

The support of the municipal administration

“Marisa Laurito perfectly embodies the energy, vitality and tradition of Torre Annunziata in a national perspective”, declared the mayor Corrado Cuccurullo and the councilor Ascione. “She is a great artist, a central figure in the history of Italian theater, television and cinema. We were struck by her vision of a complex and ambitious program, not limited to a single event, but spread across several significant stages for our territory.”