held over two weekends in June 2001

Three original productions researched, written, directed by Monia Giovannangeli and Victor Vertunni

Stage Designer: Gunter Thurner

Costumes: Antonio and Antonietta Giovannangeli

Performances of:

Il Medico del Villagio

La Società della Luna

Giovannino Senza Paura

Details:

Project Title: La Raccolta della Memoria , a dramatisation of local history and culture.
Funded by The Province of Pavia Culture Department

Place: Voghera, Province of Pavia , Italy

Coordinators: Monia Giovannangeli and Victor Vertunni di Albanella

Participants: Local citizens, families and  80 primary, middle and secondary school pupils
.
Objectives: To involve members of the community in the re-discovery and celebration of local cultural heritage, customs and traditions and natural values.

Method of Execution:
Research of local history and documentation from libraries; interviewing senior citizens;
collaboration with music teachers, composers and musicians.

Results:
Three productions performed on a stage in the town square:
La “Società della Luna” which included local historical figures during the Risorgimento
Discovery and use of theatrical text by local 18th author: ‘Il Medico del Villaggio’ 

Adaptation of  ‘Giovannino’  a commedia dell’arte play for young children