Lucia Calamaro’s work shattered several taboos when she first started writing. Fifteen years after its debut, L’origine del mondo has confirmed itself as a theatrical classic of our times. It is one of those plays that has sparked significant imagination and feedback. Concita De Gregorio, Carolina Rosi and Mariangeles Torres star in this aesthetically elaborate portrait of the most common state of mind worldwide and particularly in the West: depression. This condition does not amount to a death sentence. One moves through it, emerges from it, and can be okay. Ultimately, this play tells us how this can be.
written and directed by Lucia Calamaro
with Concita De Gregorio, Carolina Rosi, Mariangeles Torres
scene, costumes, light design luci Lucia Calamaro
assistant director Jacopo Panizza
Teatro di Roma – Teatro Nazionale
foto © Claudia Pajewski