Edition 2025
From the stage to reality, II edition
Folla seduta in un antico anfiteatro all'aperto con un palco sulla sinistra, circondato da alberi e una vista lontana del paesaggio sotto un cielo limpido.Folla seduta in un antico anfiteatro all'aperto con un palco sulla sinistra, circondato da alberi e una vista lontana del paesaggio sotto un cielo limpido.

The second edition of 'From the stage to reality' exceeded every expectation, confirming the growing interest and effectiveness of the project. The number of students participating more than doubled (+128%) from 6 schools and 603 students to 11 schools and 1,376 participants in 2025. This allowed many more young people to attend two performances in Syracuse free of charge: "Oedipus at Colonus" and "Electra." The request for tickets also increased significantly, from 1,157 in 2024 to 2,128 in 2025. An achievement that celebrates the power of theater to educate and engage.

The presentation of the second edition, on April 10, 2025 at the Teatro Quirino in Rome, was a special moment. Here, students from Marcus Tullius Cicero, Julius Caesar and Farnesina high schools had the unique opportunity to tread a prestigious stage, bringing their adaptations of ancient texts such as "Oedipus the King" and "Lysistrata." An unforgettable experience to put themselves to the test and experience theater as a protagonist.

In the audience, watching and supporting their fellow students, were more than 800 students from the other Roman schools involved in the project: Pilo Albertelli, Julius Caesar, Marcus Tullius Cicero, Farnesina, Terenzio Mamiani, Luciano Manara, Bertrand Russell, Sant'Apollinare, Tommaso Salvini, Torquato Tasso, and Via di Ripetta.

The words of those who made the project possible

"We take young people on a journey through Greek theater with Electra and Oedipus. These ancient tragedies still speak today, prompting us to reflect on fate and justice. Theater is life experience-we encourage the younger generation to be protagonists. Culture is the key to understanding the past and building the future."

Thea Paola Angelini President of Fondazione Oltre
Donna sorridente, con indosso una camicetta di raso e orecchini a cerchio, in piedi su uno sfondo con texture in legno. Capelli castani sciolti e mossi.Donna sorridente, con indosso una camicetta di raso e orecchini a cerchio, in piedi su uno sfondo con texture in legno. Capelli castani sciolti e mossi.

"Fondazione Oltre focuses on youth, families and education. The project was created to educate with Greek tragedy, supporting schools and families so that culture is not a privilege. We believe that educating with art is an act of confidence in the future, to stimulate young people to question and put themselves to the test."

Sergio Marullo di Condojanni, CEO Angelini Industries
Un uomo in abito blu e occhiali sta parlando al microfono davanti a uno sfondo di tende rosso scuro.Un uomo in abito blu e occhiali sta parlando al microfono davanti a uno sfondo di tende rosso scuro.

"Thanks to the support of Fondazione Oltre, INDA will again this year offer thousands of Roman students tickets to the 60th Season at the Greek Theater. Our theater program will thus engage the younger generation, contributing to their education and enabling them to tap into the richness of classical heritage through the talent of international artists."

Marina Valensise, managing director of the INDA Foundation
Una donna anziana con gli occhiali parla al microfono sul palco, indossando un dolcevita grigio, un blazer blu e una collana di perline, sullo sfondo di un sipario rosso.Una donna anziana con gli occhiali parla al microfono sul palco, indossando un dolcevita grigio, un blazer blu e una collana di perline, sullo sfondo di un sipario rosso.