In the heart of Tricase, a theatrical journey invites young adults to rediscover their territory through a lens of emotion and collective memory. This workshop transforms personal stories and shared experiences into a living, breathing map-installation that speaks to the soul of Puglia's southernmost communities.
Where Memory Meets Performance
The Mappa Emozionale di Comunità is far more than a traditional theatre class. It's an exploration of place—how we inhabit it, remember it, and tell its stories. Over weeks of collaborative sessions, participants aged 18 to 35 gather to excavate the emotional geography of their hometown, guided by experienced theatre practitioners.
The workshop unfolds through a blend of storytelling exercises, physical theatre techniques, and creative mapping. Each session peels back another layer of the territory, revealing forgotten corners, cherished landmarks, and the invisible threads that connect people to place.
The Creative Process Unveiled
Every Tuesday and Thursday, the group gathers to build something unprecedented. The process is deeply collaborative, weaving together individual narratives into a collective tapestry that honors both personal experience and shared heritage.
- Story-gathering sessions where participants share memories tied to specific locations around Tricase
- Physical theatre exercises that translate emotions and places into movement and gesture
- Collaborative map-making that transforms collected stories into a visual, tactile installation
- Performance development rehearsals building toward a final public presentation
- Community dialogue exploring what makes this corner of Puglia unique through collective memory
The workshop culminates in two interconnected artworks: a map-installation that visitors can walk through and interact with, and a live performance that brings the collected stories to theatrical life. Both pieces invite audiences to see Tricase through new eyes—or perhaps to remember it with deeper feeling.
Why This Workshop Matters
This isn't theatre for theatre's sake. It's an act of cultural preservation and community-building, especially valuable in smaller towns where young people often feel disconnected from their roots. The workshop creates space for a generation to claim ownership of their narrative, to decide which stories deserve to be told and remembered.
The Due Lune Teatro Tenda venue itself becomes part of the story—a creative hub where experimentation is encouraged and every voice matters. Previous participants describe the experience as transformative, a chance to see familiar streets and piazzas as stages for their own unfolding stories.
For visitors to Tricase interested in authentic cultural experiences, attending the final performance offers a rare window into the emotional life of a Puglian town. It's local storytelling at its most intimate and innovative, rooted in place but reaching toward universal themes of belonging, memory, and home.
Timing Your Visit
The workshop runs on a consistent Tuesday and Thursday schedule throughout its cycle, making it accessible for those balancing work or study commitments. The final performance date is announced as the workshop progresses, typically held on a weekend to maximize community attendance.
If you're exploring the southern Adriatic coast, Tricase makes an excellent base. The town sits just minutes from stunning coastal spots like Marina Serra and the Grotta Azzurra, and less than twenty minutes from the baroque splendor of nearby historic centers. Combining a workshop session or performance with a day of coastal exploration offers a balanced taste of culture and nature.