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Productions - Teatro Umano's Signature Performances

Experience the Ritual. Embody the Story.

Collage featuring Teatro Umano productions: Desconocido, Bar Moments, and Voyage

Teatro Umano's Signature Productions

Step into the world of Teatro Umano's immersive performances—each production a living ritual of embodied storytelling and energetic alchemy. From the raw exploration of identity in Desconocido, to the fragmented memories of Bar Moments, and the journey of discovery in Voyage, each show is crafted to transcend traditional theatre and transform the stage into a space of shared ritual and human connection. If you are interested in hosting one of our productions, we invite you to become part of this living theatre experience. Teatro Umano travels internationally, bringing its unique blend of somatic performance and energetic ritual to festivals, cultural spaces, and theaters around the world.

Desconocido

Synopsis

Set in the historical context of the Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918, Desconocido unfolds in the life of Anna, a humble seamstress whose routine life is disrupted by the arrival of a mysterious stranger named Guglielmo. Inspired by the book Annus Mirabilis by Geraldine Brooks, this contemporary masked comedy navigates themes of survival, resilience, and the fragility of human connection during a time of chaos. Through symbolic masks, the performance becomes a ritual of collective memory, capturing the spirit of perseverance in the face of adversity.

Themes

Resilience, Vulnerability, Historical Memory, Collective Healing.

Visuals

Dark, atmospheric images of masked performers, wartime settings, and intimate moments of human connection.

Artistic Team

  • Director and Playwright : Collective creation
  • Performers : Richard MartĂ­nez, Caroline Montes, Davide La Fauci

Duration

55-60 minutes

Staging Requirements

Quick setup and breakdown, suitable for indoor and outdoor performances.


WATCH TRAILER HERE

Desconocido (masked theatre) — production photo 1
Desconocido (masked theatre) — production photo 2
Desconocido (masked theatre) — production photo 3
Desconocido (masked theatre) — production photo 4

Bar Moments

Synopsis

Bar Moments is a masked theatre production that explores the rituals of daily life in an Italian café during the years leading to World War II. Inspired by Richard Martínez's personal experiences in Tuscany, the show is a poetic representation of the Italian bar as a microcosm of society, where regulars reenact the same conversations and gestures like sacred rituals. Through the use of masks and archetypal characters, the audience is drawn into a cycle of nostalgia, conflict, and revelation that blurs the line between past and present.

Themes

Nostalgia, Societal Rituals, Identity, Historical Reflection.

Visuals

Artistic shots of the Italian café, masks that capture exaggerated expressions, and intimate moments of social interaction.

Artistic Team

  • Director and Playwright : Collective creation
  • Performers : Richard MartĂ­nez, Caroline Montes, Davide La Fauci

Duration

55-60 minutes

Staging Requirements

Flexible setup, ideal for both traditional theatres and site-specific venues.


WATCH TRAILER HERE

Bar Moments (masked theatre) — Italian café scene photo 1
Bar Moments (masked theatre) — Italian café scene photo 2
Bar Moments (masked theatre) — Italian café scene photo 3
Bar Moments (masked theatre) — Italian café scene photo 4

Voyage

Synopsis

Voyage is a physical theatre production that explores themes of migration, identity, and the transformative power of journeying. The piece integrates physical movement, media projections, and immersive soundscapes to depict the stories of two individuals who leave their homeland in search of a new life. Drawing from real-life experiences and global stories of migration, Voyage is a tribute to the resilience of the human spirit and the universal quest for belonging.

Themes

Migration, Identity, Transformation, Human Connection.

Visuals

Video projections of migration journeys, physical storytelling, and symbolic representations of cultural shifts.

Artistic Team

  • Director and Playwright : Collective creation
  • Performers : Richard MartĂ­nez, Caroline Montes, Davide La Fauci
  • Media Design : Real video footage of migration stories around the world

Duration

60 minutes

Staging Requirements

Requires multimedia support for projections and sound


WATCH TRAILER HERE

Voyage (physical theatre) — production photo 1
Voyage (physical theatre) — production photo 2
Voyage (physical theatre) — production photo 3

Bring Teatro Umano to Your Stage

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Are you interested in hosting one of Teatro Umano's transformative performances? We invite cultural spaces, theatres, and festivals to bring the ritual of embodied storytelling to life. Connect with us to learn more about how you can host Desconocido, Bar Moments, or Voyage in your venue.


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