Opera Buffa joins together famous Italian Opera arias, puppet theater and mimes in a dynamic and ever-changing scenery that builds in front of the viewer’s eyes. Two porters taking a break from work listen to music and begin playing with boxes, each containing an array of surprises. The two become actors of a shimmering show: a carousel of characters and puppets, stories and famous arias, in a growing and exciting rhythm.
After the show, Teatro Verde will offer a workshop, teaching how to create your own puppet with everyday materials! “Stories in a Box” is a creative workshop that teaches how to build little theaters inside boxes, containing stories and tales. A magic chest holding enchantments and wonders. Each participant will bring from home a shoe box (or similar) and, together with Teatro Verde, will transform it into a world inhabited by funny-looking paper characters. The workshop is open to children of all ages, and flexible based on individual abilities. Registration is required to participate. Tickets to the theater show do not provide access to the workshop.
This is a free event brought to you by the Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago.
