Palmi, Nicola Antonio Manfroce Cinema - Theater, Sceneggiata, Theatrical troupe, December
Theatrical troupe founded in Palmi
The theatrical troupe was founded in Palmi, in December, by Nicola Antonio Manfroce. The group staged many works by Manfroce himself, by other authors and by the Calabrian sceneggiata.The Manfroce Cinema - Theater
Nicola Antonio Manfroce was born in Palmi on 18 December 1893. Coming from a theatrical family, he approached the world of entertainment from an early age, making his debut at just 14. In 1914 he founded the theatrical company that bore his name, staging numerous works both by himself and by other authors.In 1931 he founded the Cinema Teatro Manfroce in Palmi, which became a landmark for the city's cultural life, and was later managed by his son Nino Manfroce and then by his grandson Nicola Manfroce.
He died in Palmi on 20 July 1974.
The Calabrian sceneggiata
The Calabrian sceneggiata is a popular theatrical genre that originated in Naples in the 19th century, and spread to Calabria in the early 20th century. It is a combination of music, theater and melodrama, and is usually performed in the Neapolitan language.The themes of the sceneggiata are often love, betrayal and revenge, and the stories are often set in the poor neighborhoods of Naples or other cities. The performances are usually accompanied by music, and the actors often sing and dance.
The sceneggiata has been very popular in Calabria for many years, and has produced many famous actors and singers. In recent years, the sceneggiata has been revived in Calabria, and there are now many companies that stage performances throughout the region.
