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From the stage to reality
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Greek theater for today's youth

Why return to the Greek theater today?

Because even in the age of screens and social media, teenagers are still looking for real answers.
And ancient tragedies have everything: fear, courage, freedom, love.

"From the stage to reality" takes students on an inner journey. We help them discover that life - like theater - is never just entertainment, but a search for meaning. Live lectures, meetings with directors and actors, immersive experiences.
A different way of learning, growing and listening to each other.

Do you remember the first time a story made you realize something about yourself?
Here, we want to give teenagers exactly this type of emotion.

Seven women in white dresses, holding glowing lights and wearing serious expressions, pose on a dimly lit stage.Seven women in white dresses, holding glowing lights and wearing serious expressions, pose on a dimly lit stage.
A large crowd of people sitting outdoors, excitedly raising their hands under a clear blue sky.A large crowd of people sitting outdoors, excitedly raising their hands under a clear blue sky.
Two performers on stage in a theater; one in a red gown stands speaking, while the other kneels shrouded in a red cloak.Two performers on stage in a theater; one in a red gown stands speaking, while the other kneels shrouded in a red cloak.
Large crowd gathered in an ancient open-air theater, watching a performance on stage with historic ruins in the background.Large crowd gathered in an ancient open-air theater, watching a performance on stage with historic ruins in the background.
Dancer in black top and white pants performs expressively on a dimly lit stage, with others lying in the background.Dancer in black top and white pants performs expressively on a dimly lit stage, with others lying in the background.
A person in a light jacket and red scarf stands confidently on stage, with others blurred in the background.A person in a light jacket and red scarf stands confidently on stage, with others blurred in the background.

A continuing success

The "Between Stage and Reality" project stems from the successful experience of "Building the Future," implemented for two years with Fondazione INDA and the Lazio Regional School Department.

We offered hundreds of students the opportunity to experience Greek theater in Syracuse, inspired by the model of Pericles' Theorikon. The results exceeded our aspirations, doubling the participants (+128% in 2025) from 6 schools and 603 students enrolled in 2024, to 11 schools and 1,376 participants in 2025.

Now it’s time to go further!

Our goals

To reconnect ancient languages with young people’s most topical questions.

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To strengthen soft skills such as self-awareness, empathy and critical thinking.

A group of seven casually dressed individuals stand on a stage, some holding papers, in front of a red curtain.A group of seven casually dressed individuals stand on a stage, some holding papers, in front of a red curtain.

To develop emotional intelligence using narrative and theatrical tools.

A woman wearing a black hijab smiles gently against a dark red background.A woman wearing a black hijab smiles gently against a dark red background.

To promote students' personal and relational growth through confrontation with the great themes of classicism.

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What we offer

In collaboration with the Lazio Regional School Department, the 2025/2026 applications are aimed at all students in the last three years of school

The project includes:


  • In-person classes with passionate educators.

  • Preparatory activities and teaching materials for schools.

  • Meetings with directors and the casts of the tragedies to be performed.

  • Immersive experiences with educational, cultural and relational purposes.


The lecture-events will be held at the Auditorium Conciliazione in Rome (1800 seats), with live streaming available for schools outside Lazio.

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Emotions in Greek tragedy: second edition
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Spettacolo teatrale all'aperto su gradinate con alberi disposti a intervalli regolari; attori vestiti di bianco distesi sul palco, pubblico che assiste.Spettacolo teatrale all'aperto su gradinate con alberi disposti a intervalli regolari; attori vestiti di bianco distesi sul palco, pubblico che assiste.
Building the Future, Encounter with Greek Theater: first edition
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