The first edition of the Nuceria Teatro Festival Ragazzi has officially started, scheduled until Saturday 7 June 2025, in the suggestive spaces of the Archaeological Park of Nocera Superiore (SA). Claudio Gubitosi, creator and director of the Giffoni Film Festival, cut the ribbon, welcomed by local institutions and cultural operators.
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The protagonists of the inauguration
Gubitosi took part in the opening ceremony together with the Mayor of Nocera Superiore, Gennaro D'Acunzi, the artistic director of the festival Maurizio Merolla, the Deputy Mayor Antonella Battipaglia, the Councilor for Culture Giuseppe Senatore and the actor Tony Palma, artistic consultant of the event. The festival will actively involve three schools in the area: the Comprehensive Institute 'Ilaria Alpi' of Nocera Inferiore, the Comprehensive Institute 'Nuceria' and the 'Fresa – Pascoli'.
A festival dedicated to young people and culture
The event's program is rich, designed to enhance theater as an educational and social tool. The program includes **workshops, shows, meetings with artists and training activities**. The artistic direction is by the actor, director and playwright **Maurizio Merolla**, who has placed the active participation of young people and local realities at the center of the festival.
Grand finale with special guests and special prizes
The final evening, scheduled for Saturday, June 7, will be co-hosted by journalists Mariù Adamo and Michelangelo Iossa, together with Merolla. During the grand finale, the “Odeon Bifronte” awards, created by the artist Maria Rosaria Petrungaro, will be presented.
“It will be a festival full of initiatives, suggestions, emotions and activities – explained Merolla – which will culminate with a special tribute to the greatest Italian theatre and cinema actor: Totò”. On this occasion, Elena Anticoli de Curtis, niece of the famous Neapolitan actor, will be awarded.
Recognition of talented artists
During the final evening, the famous dancer and choreographer André De La Roche and the actor Luca Lombardo, protagonist of the mask-theater show “Magichit”, will also be awarded. Also expected is the participation of the comedian and impersonator Marcantonio Scaramuzza, known for his reinterpretations of Totò, who will give the audience a moment of comedy and nostalgia.
Article published on 6 June 2025 - 12:42
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the initiative of the festival for the kids is beautiful, but I hope it is not just an advertising thing. Young people really deserve quality and interesting things, not just one more event.
Yes, I agree with you. Let's hope that the workshops and shows are well done and engaging, otherwise it would be a shame to waste such an important opportunity for culture.
I have heard about this festival but I have some doubts about the quality of the artists involved. It is important that there are truly capable people to entertain and educate young people.