An authentic avalanche of applause forOdyssey of Homer produced by Good morning Sicily and that, after thepreview for the printing of 21 July, has debut yesterday in Alcantara Gorgesdirected by Giovanni Anfuso and with the patronage of Department of Show from the Sicilian region, Federico II Foundation, of the Municipalities of Motta Camastra And Castiglione di Sicilia and of the Alcantara river park.
At the end of the performances – thepreview was preceded by ainterview Of Except the squad to the producers, to the director and ad Alessandro Vaccaro of Botanical and geological park of the Gorges – many appreciation manifestationsstarting with that of Sebastiano Messinajournalist de The espresso: “Arriving here – he said – I wondered How it would have been possible to reduce a work like Odyssey in just over an hour“.
“I must say – he added – that The director succeeded very well: in a frame so spectacular like that of Gorge We were able to enjoy a performance theatrical remarkable. Really very nice ”.
Of the same idea Mannisi conceptpresident of theSicily journalists order: “One extraordinary show: it was really thrilling“.
“And I who have i white hair – he added – I did a leap back in time remembering another Odysseythe one narrated in the film Ulisse by Mario Camerini, played in 1954 by the Great Kirk Douglas“
Nuccio Anselmojournalist de La Gazzetta del Sudthen stressed that the Words of Homer are a lot current“And, in this Wonderful worktell us about the atrocity of the war And of the effort to return home“.
“Even today -he concluded -, because of the conflictswhole peoples live huge tragedies“.
Also Filippo Romeoregional deputy secretary of Assostampa Sicilyappreciated the return of Odyssey After five years (had been represented in 2019 and in 2020).
“A unique show -he said -, a kolossal which enhances these Gorgestage for the Immortal history of Ulysses. A written work three thousand years ago but that it offers us many food for thought“.
“That wonder find yourself here: theenchantmentThe riteYes repeat” he said Giovanna Caggegijournalist of the newspaper Sicily show expert, talking about “That ‘tondo which is Odyssey“.
“A production – he underlined – that always improveswith a greater number of actors and one exponential growth of light effects. And then the magic of this place where Nature is sovereign And we meet admirably with the myth Of that ulisse in the grip of his own concerns. A man who wishes to return to their homeland But he cannot do without chase the dream of knowledge. And therefore Travel not only to discover the world but to discover oneself. Congratulations to Giovanni Anfuso that every time manages to enchant us“.
Among the Other spectators of the two initial eveningsAlso Luigi Lombardopresident of the Court of Appeal of Messinawho underlined how the story of Ulysses is “The representation of the same human life“.
“There are in – he explained – all ethical values of our society: the family, the divine, the homeland. Ulysses could become immortalbut prefers be fatal to face all difficulty from the life. It is a story in which we all recognize ourselves. And the show is marvelous To the extent that manages to make this story alive and throbbingwith Very good actorsone Excellent direction and one fantastic scenography, with magical lights on the bed of Alcantara river“.
Very applaudedas mentioned, i protagonists: Davide Sbrogiva (Mature odysseus), Liliana Randi (Athena), Giovanna Mangiù (Circe/Penelope), Eugenio Papalia (Young Odysseus), Luciano Fioretto (Homer), Michele Carvello (Telemaco) e Pietro Casano (Zeus/Antinoo). Also on stage Proci, crew, feacs, sirens and agelsor Gianmarco Arcadipane, Gaetano Bonanno, Alex Caramma, Roberto Carrubba, Tommaso Cernigliaro, Maria Landaloro, Enrica La Rosa, Riccardo Leone, Lucio Rapisarda, Francesco Rotatore, Gloria Trischitta And Rocco Vella. Appreciation for i costumes Of Riccardo Cappellothe choreography Of FIA Destefano, the music Of In the Tuscan they scenographic elements Of Silver Ruggerifor the light designer Davide the glue and for Simone Trischittato which thegeneral organization. Help director are Valeria La Bua And Lucia Rotondochoreographer help Federica Musumeci And Sound Designer Enzo Valenti.