Io mi canto da sola - I song my own song
When:
Saturday, Mar 29, 2025 7:00p -
9:00p
Saturday, Mar 29, 2025 7:00p -
9:00p
Where:
Club Cafe
Club Cafe' , 209 Columbus Ave
Boston, MA 02116
Admission:
$25
Hosted by:
Categories:
Art, Music
Event website:
https://www.pazzilazzitroupe.com/io-mi-canto-da-sola-project
The show is a series of monologues and songs about historical Italian women who were victims of violence, abuse and patriarchy.
The goal is to raise awareness about the condition of women, throughout history, in a mostly male-dominated society.
Produced by All'italiana - Boston Italian Theatre Company
The performance is in Italian with English subtitles.
WARNING: Adult content and explicit language about violence
Texts from:
“Stai Zitta” (2021) by Michela Murgia (1972 - 2023, writer, playwright and feminist activist)
“The Rape” (1979) by Franca Rame (1929 - 2013, theatre actress, playwright and feminist activist)
Court deposition of Artemisia Gentileschi (1593 - c.1656, Baroque painter)
Court deposition of Gostanza da Libbiano (1535 - c. 1600, woman accused of witchcraft)
"Le Beatrici" (2011) by Stefano Benni (b. 1947, writer, poet and journalist)
Music performed by Carmen Marsico on voice and Björn Wennås on guitar (recording).
Cast & Crew:
Eleonora Francesca Cordovani, director and actress
Chiara Durazzini, producer and actress
Rossella Mancullo, actress
Carmen Marsico, actress and singer
The performance will be introduced by the panel Domestic Violence and how it affects the Immigrant Communities, starting at 5:30 PM.
The Panel is free and open to all.
Guests:
Simona Pozzetto, University of Padova, Master in Social Work at Simmons College, Certificate in Jewish Communal and Clinical Social Work at Hebrew College, LICSW
Silvia Salomoni Deputy Consul General of Italy in Boston
Cesia Sanchez, Chief Program Officer, Casa Myrna
Eleonora Francesca Cordovani Artistic Co-director of All'italiana, Director and Actress for "Io mi canto da sola"
Moderated by Antonella Pirone, Com.It.Es. Boston Representative
M.C. Rosy Trovato, Founder of Italian Boston Women and Com.It.Es. Boston Representative
- Note: Ticket holders are entitled to a 20% discount on food and drinks purchased at the venue after the show.
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