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theatrical reading > The Land of Swollen Faces (Il paese delle facce gonfie)

Based on an industrial workplace accident in Italy, this theatrical piece features one rising voice, alone and essential, that denounces it. A one voice live narration of tragic events portrayed with heart breaking lyricism to highlight a vulnerable underdog’s love for life, in the face of powerful people and their reckless arrogance. 

THE LAND OF SWOLLEN FACES by Paolo Bignami, Mario Fratti Award 2017
Translated by Carlotta Brentan
Directed by Beatrice Basso, With MJ Sieber*

*Appearing courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association

The play had its US premiere in May 2022 at The Tank NYC produced by Kairos Italy Theater, the Tank and NYU Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimo’ at NYU.

This event is part of In Scena! Italian Theater Festival 2023

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  • Organized by: In Scena! Italian Theater Festival 2023
  • In collaboration with: Italian Cultural Center of San Diego, House of Italy and Italian Cultural Institute Los Angeles