Io Mi Canto Da Sola - I Sing My Own Song
When:
Friday, Mar 10, 2023 6:30p -
8:00p
Friday, Mar 10, 2023 6:30p -
8:00p
Where:
I AM Books
124 Salem Street
Boston, MA 02113
Admission:
FREE
Hosted by:
Categories:
Lectures & Conferences, Shows, Social Good
Event website:
https://www.pazzilazzitroupe.com/io-mi-canto-da-sola-project
Meet the cast of “Io mi canto da sola – I sing my own song”, the upcoming performance by All’italiana – Boston Italian Theatre company
The show is series of monologues about historical Italian women who were victims of violence, abuse and patriarchy.
Monologues from:
Michela Murgia (b. 1972, writer and feminist activist) extracts from “Stai Zitta”
Franca Rame (1929 - 2013, actress and feminist activist), “The Rape”
Artemisia Gentileschi (1593 - 1653, painter), extracts from court deposition
Gostanza (1535 - circa 1600, woman accused of witchcraft), extracts from court deposition
Beatrice (1266 - 1290, woman loved by poet Dante Alighieri), by Stefano Benni
During this event, the meaning and purpose of the performance will be discussed with the actresses and director.
Readings of extracts from the show will be performed.
Representatives from the beneficiaries of the performance’s revenues will attend in order to present their work with survivors of gender-based violence, including Erin Truex – Director of Development and Communications for Mabel, Center for immigrant justice and Marc Davino, Director of Development and Communications for Casa Myrna.
Register for free HERE
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