Cristina Coltelli

Cristina Coltelli is an actress, playwright, and theatre director, trained at the Alessandra Galante Garrone School of Theatre in Bologna. She specialized in mask performance and Commedia dell'Arte, studying with renowned masters such as Alessandra Galante Garrone, Jacques Lecoq, Ariane Mnouchkine, Enrico Bonavera, Marco Sciaccaluga, and Adriano Iurissevich.
Cristina has performed in major productions both in Italy and abroad, collaborating with Teatro Stabile di Parma, Teatro Biondo di Palermo, Scapino Theatre Company, and Officine San Carlo.
In addition to her artistic career, she is passionate about theatre education, teaching physical theatre and Commedia dell'Arte at prestigious institutions across Italy, Israel, Japan, Denmark, and Ireland.
As the founder of the HERLAKING association, she has designed and led international workshops and events dedicated to the art of the mask and physical storytelling.
Her work bridges tradition and innovation, using the body and the mask as powerful tools for theatrical creation.

Maria Elisabetta Trupiano

Opera singer and performer, Maria Elisabetta Trupiano trained at the Vincenzo Bellini Conservatory in Palermo and completed her second-level Master's degree in contemporary singing and musical theatre at the Conservatory of Ravenna, graduating with highest honours.
Winner of prestigious international competitions such as the "Reate Festival" and the "Giovani Musicisti" in Treviso, she has distinguished herself as an interpreter of modern vocal music, making her debut in world premieres of contemporary works and collaborating with major festivals including the Cantiere Internazionale d’Arte in Montepulciano and the Imola Summer Festival.
She has performed as a soloist for international television events in the Middle East and has lent her voice to major advertising campaigns, such as for RedBull.
Since 2018, alongside her artistic career, she has been dedicated to teaching, instructing young actors and singers in vocal technique and theatrical phonetics through an approach that blends lyrical tradition with contemporary stage innovation.

Teatro Circus Maccus - di Virginia Viviano

Teatro Circo Maccus is the artistic project of Virginia Viviano — a circus artist, clown, actress, and dreamer.
Blending comedy, delicacy, and emotional engagement, her performances captivate audiences of all ages, offering moments of wonder and reflection.
Step into her world of laughter, emotion, and amazement.

Since 2002, Teatro Circo Maccus has been bringing contemporary circus performances to national and international stages.
Shows take place on aerial silks, trapeze, and hoops at heights of up to seven meters, enchanting audiences with fire shows, lights, and visual poetry.
Each performance is a unique experience designed to move, surprise, and inspire.

Since 2022, the company has been officially recognized by the Italian Ministry of Culture.