Theatre workshop in Oppido Mamertina

Teatro Comunale di Oppido Mamertina · Oppido Mamertina, Costa Viola, Calabria

19 September 2026 – 26 September 2026

Mamerto Teatro, with the patronage of the Municipality of Oppido Mamertina, is launching a theatre workshop open to children, teenagers and adults, led by Mara Scarcella. The introductory meeting takes place on Saturday 19 September 2026 at 6:30 pm at the Teatro Comunale of Oppido Mamertina, in the Calabrian hinterland between the Piana di Gioia Tauro and Aspromonte, while the first rehearsal day is set for Saturday 26 September, with the exact time still to be confirmed. No previous stage experience is required: the workshop is designed as a place to discover yourself, express yourself and take a chance in front of others. Anyone interested can fill in a short expression-of-interest form, which carries no obligation to enrol and simply helps the organisers understand how many people are interested, which age groups they belong to and what motivates them to take part.

A theatre workshop for children, teenagers and adults

Theatre is coming to Oppido Mamertina. Mamerto Teatro, with the patronage of the Municipality of Oppido Mamertina, presents a theatre workshop led by Mara Scarcella and conceived as a space "to discover yourself, express yourself and take a chance". The workshop addresses three distinct groups - children, teenagers and adults - and the poster is explicit on one point: no previous theatre experience is required. You do not need to have been on a stage before, nor to have any artistic training: the course is open to anyone who wants to try, to learn how to stand in front of others and to work on voice, body and listening together with a group.

The introductory meeting on Saturday 19 September

The first appointment is the introductory meeting, scheduled for Saturday 19 September 2026 at 6:30 pm at the Teatro Comunale of Oppido Mamertina. This is when the organisers present the project and answer questions: how the workshop is structured, how the age groups are divided, what the working rhythm is and what taking part involves. Anyone still deciding whether to sign up - for themselves or for a child - will find first-hand information here, with no commitment. It is worth arriving a few minutes before the stated time.

The first rehearsal day, Saturday 26 September

A week after the introductory meeting the work begins: the first rehearsal day is set for Saturday 26 September 2026, again at the Teatro Comunale of Oppido Mamertina. The time has not been fixed yet and is listed as "to be confirmed" on the poster: it will be announced by the organisers, most likely during the introductory meeting on 19 September or through Mamerto Teatro's own channels. Those who fill in the expression-of-interest form will be contacted with the practical details.

Expression of interest: how to pre-register

Taking part starts with an expression of interest. The organisers have set up a short online form, also reachable through the QR code printed on the poster: fill in the pre-registration form. Filling it in carries no obligation to enrol: it simply helps the organisers understand how many people are interested, which age groups are involved and what motivates them to take part. Those numbers are exactly what shapes the groups and the schedule of the sessions, so even a plain "I'm interested" is useful.

The Teatro Comunale of Oppido Mamertina

The workshop takes place at the Teatro Comunale of Oppido Mamertina, on via Cavour, the hall that appears on Google Maps and in driving directions as Cinema Teatro Mamertum. It is one of the town's landmark buildings: a historic hall with a decorated, frescoed interior, including a coffered ceiling signed by the painter Diego Grillo. After years of closure the municipal cinema-theatre reopened in January 2026, giving the community back a space for performances, screenings and cultural activities. A workshop born in that very hall is also a way of keeping the place alive.

Oppido Mamertina, between the Piana and Aspromonte

Oppido Mamertina lies in the hinterland of Reggio Calabria, where the olive groves of the Piana di Gioia Tauro begin to climb towards Aspromonte. The town you see today was built after the 1783 earthquake, when the settlement was moved downhill from ancient Oppido, and around the centre lie the hamlets scattered towards the mountain, from Castellace to Piminoro. Visitors coming from further afield for the workshop or for an evening at the theatre can browse local businesses and services and holiday rentals in Calabria on the portal.

Frequently asked questions

When is the introductory meeting for the theatre workshop?

The introductory meeting is on Saturday 19 September 2026 at 6:30 pm, at the Teatro Comunale of Oppido Mamertina.

When does the workshop start?

The first rehearsal day is Saturday 26 September 2026. The time has not been fixed yet and will be announced by the organisers.

Where does the theatre workshop take place?

At the Teatro Comunale of Oppido Mamertina, in the province of Reggio Calabria.

Who can take part?

The workshop is open to children, teenagers and adults, with separate groups by age.

Do I need theatre experience to sign up?

No. The poster states it explicitly: no previous theatre experience is required.

Does filling in the form commit me to enrolling?

No. The form is an expression of interest and carries no obligation to enrol: it helps the organisers gauge how many people are interested, their age groups and their motivations.

How much does the workshop cost?

The poster does not state a participation fee. To find out about costs and terms, attend the introductory meeting on 19 September or fill in the pre-registration form to be contacted.

Who organises the workshop?

Mamerto Teatro, with the patronage of the Municipality of Oppido Mamertina. The workshop is led by Mara Scarcella.

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