The theater workshop specifically aims to develop the ability to communicate and work in a group, as the director explains:

When Luiss Guido Carli University called me in 2002 to lead a theater course for its students, I had no idea how to approach the work. It would depend on the course participants, their expectations, and their goals... But one thing I knew for sure: I wanted to introduce students to theater in a fun way, blending theory with practice. I aimed to involve them right from the start in putting on a real show, exposing them to the great playwrights of world drama.
This approach has proven successful, and since way back in 2002, we've staged 12 shows involving over 400 students! The theater course has thus become a vibrant hub, a place to socialize, to challenge oneself, to conquer personal fears—big or small—and to discover hidden strengths and qualities. Over the years, I've seen young people completely transform, open up to others, grow stronger, more determined, and more confident in their own abilities. I've seen friendships form, and I've watched many of them grow into men and women who are now venturing into the challenging world of work. Often, many of them – “the alumni” – come back to visit us and meet the new students. This affection, this sense of belonging to the theater course, even after they've left, is perhaps the most beautiful and moving result for me.
Theater is therapeutic. When approached with discipline and seriousness, even in a fun setting, theater can truly help a person grow, improve, and feel part of a community. Theater is one of the last civic agoras of our time. In an age where everything is virtual, where we communicate by tapping a screen or sending text messages, theater brings us back to our human and social dimensions. Perhaps this is its greatest lesson today.

Ferdinando Ceriani

2025-2026 Edition: The Twelfth Night