The Pirandello Theater chooses Roberta Torre: Miccichè and Ciulla: "A prestigious choice."

AGRIGENTO – The Teatro Pirandello looks to the future and does so with a prominent name: Roberta Torre is the new artistic director of Agrigento's historic cultural institution. A director, author, and screenwriter among the most respected in Italy, Torre brings extensive experience in film and theater, a recognized artistic sensibility, and a strong connection to Sicily.

The mayor of Agrigento Francesco Miccichè and the councilor for culture Costantino Ciulla expressed their satisfaction with the appointment and declared in an official statement:

We are delighted to welcome Roberta Torre as the new Artistic Director of the Teatro Pirandello. A leading figure in the Italian artistic scene, with extensive experience in film and theater, she is deeply rooted in Sicily and recognized for her original vision and talent. We are honored by her appointment. A winner of numerous prestigious awards, she brings a contemporary perspective and a genuine passion for theater. Her appointment is undoubtedly a great achievement for the city of Agrigento and its vibrant cultural scene.

The appointment of Roberta Torre—proposed by General Director Salvo Prestia and ratified by the Board of Directors of the Fondazione Teatro Pirandello—opens a new era of artistic cross-pollination , experimentation , and a rediscovery of cultural roots, with a particular focus on Pirandello's legacy. The stated goal is to transform the theater into a laboratory of ideas, open to the local community and to dialogue with national and international audiences.

An assignment that comes at a particularly significant time for the city, in the heart of the year of Agrigento Italian Capital of Culture 2025 , and which could mark a turning point in the city's artistic narrative.

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