Romeo Castellucci
Direction, Set Design, Lighting Design and Costume Design
Well-known Italian theater director Romeo Castellucci is also an actor, producer, writer, illustrator, visual artist, choreographer, costume designer, lighting designer and sound engineer. He has been called a theater magician and diabolical artist. Often based on classical art and literary history, his works are imbued with an intense personal style and much impressive symbolic imagery, which has made him a popular festival artist. In 1981, he, along with Claudia Castellucci and Chiara Guidi, formed Societas. Since then, they have created unique productions which rely on advanced technology but, at the same time, emphasize art and craftsmanship. Socìetas is considered one of the most representative avant-garde theater companies in Europe. Castellucci’s works are frequently invited in Festival d’Avignon. In 2008, he was invited as an associate artist of this festival and created La Divina Commedia. The French newspaper Le Monde acclaimed this work as one of the 10 most influential cultural events of the 21st century.