The Ugly Duckling
2019 Production
“It doesn’t matter if you’re born in a duck yard, so long as you are hatched from a swan’s egg!”
Concept, Choreography, Direction, Lighting: Patrizia Cavola – Ivan Truol
With: Stefania Di Donato, Valeria Loprieno, Cristina Meloro, Marco Cappa Spina
Original Music: Epsilon Indi
Costumes: Medea Labate – Arianna Pioppi
illustrations: Marta Stab
Production: Atacama
With the contribution of:
MIBACT Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Activities and Tourism – Performing Arts Department
Residence: La Scatola Dell’Arte
Show for children, youths, and adults
The show is inspired by the Danish fable The Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian Andersen, who helps us to explore the concept of diversity and acceptance of ourselves and others, by overcoming our fears and vulnerabilities, and understanding the value of each human being regardless of the unfortunate context surrounding them. He tells us of the migration and journey that are forced upon those who are marginalised and persecuted and decide to try and find their place in the world.
The fable helps us realize that being different may be an asset, and that, through a transformation process, may lead us to the fulfilment of our beautiful and original nature.
The escape and wandering of the ugly duckling are examples of its courage for not giving up on the quest for its true self, identity, and place in the world.
Gallery
Produzione 2019
ATACAMA
