“The colors of friendship”, a show inspired by the book “Bianchina and Nerina”, exceptionally staged by the pupils of a primary school, the IV A of the IC Galileo Galilei of Acireale, officially opened the VII edition of “Who’s on stage?”, school theater festival. A press note from the spokesperson of the mayor of Acireale illustrates the initiative.
It is a text that talks about the value of the diversity of each of us, the value of friendship and solidarity. “A playmate can be any color, even pink with blue dots with a pistachio-colored head. This is the story we want to tell you, a story to think and reason about what is truly important in a person.”
The children with their beautiful costumes and makeup done byERIS they talked about their emotions and the path that brought them to the stage of the Pinella Musmeci hall.
The young children of Galileo opened the “Who’s on stage” festival
“The School Theater Festival this year opens exceptionally with the youngest children, a primary 4th of the IC Galileo Galilei. We wanted their show to be staged in the event for the value of their theatrical representation, which is the result of an important educational project- declared the deputy mayor and councilor for public education Valentina Pulvirenti. It is no coincidence that this Festival was preceded by a theater teaching seminar for teachers, organized by the Municipality. Precisely because we believe that theater is not an extracurricular activity, but a fundamental training activity for the development, growth and socialization of children and young people.
I thank the very talented students, who gave life to a wonderful show. I thank their parents, teachers and school director Josephine Scavo for their dedication and attention to detail. Thanks to the commitment of Carmela Borzì and the Right to Study Service, to the CSVE and to those who collaborated to make the first day a success”.
The CSVE and the Jury made up of volunteer professionals contribute to the creation of the “Chi è di scene” Festival. That is Nino Leotta, author, director, theater scholar; Giusy Patanè, teacher expert in theater teaching; Cettina Stefano, art teacher, theater enthusiast; Cristina Torrisi journalist and author; Alfio Vecchio, amateur director.
The jurors present in the room underlined the importance of play, fun and creativity in the development of children.
The school theater festival promoted by the City of Acireale is aimed at students of comprehensive schools and higher education institutions. Five comprehensive schools in Acesi participate: the Archimede High School, the Regina Elena High School, the Eris training school and the CPIA Catania, with its branches in Giarre and Adrano.
The next scheduled show is “Sicilian puppets, champions of Sicilian nature and culture” by the Giovanni XXIII Comprehensive Institute. It will be staged on Friday 17 May at 11 am in the Sala Pinella Musmeci at Villa Belvedere.
