The university theatre company Teatro a Rotelle, supported by the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, has been awarded the seventh edition of the international prize Inclusione 3.0, promoted by the University of Macerata. This award, established by the Chair of Special Pedagogy and Didactics at the University of Macerata, recognizes national and international initiatives that exemplify inclusivity. Participants include schools, associations, organizations, start-ups, and spin-offs that have developed projects aimed at including people with disabilities.
The scientific committee, chaired by Prof. Catia Giaconi, selected the project presented by Teatro a Rotelle, which was showcased through a short video, as the most innovative and socially impactful proposal. The awards ceremony for 2024 took place on Saturday, 23 March, at the Lauro Rossi Theatre in Macerata. The company secured the award with a performance focused on combating prejudices and stereotypes associated with disability.
Teatro a Rotelle was founded in 2016 by Massimo Salgaro and Nicoletta Vicentini. Under the direction of Nicoletta Vicentini and Jana Karšaiová, the company serves as a laboratory where students, faculty, and directors engage in scientific reflection on inclusion and theatrical performance, bringing themes of disability and prejudice to the stage. It has produced three shows: Il mio nome è Osvaldo, inspired by Benni’s Stranalandia; Homo Empathicus by Kricheldorf; and Triangoli, a modern adaptation of Cyrano.
Additionally, Teatro a Rotelle organized the inaugural edition of Festivabilìa – Festival delle abilità potenziali, held at the end of 2023, which aims to become an annual event.
The award was received by Massimo Salgaro, a faculty member from the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, director Nicoletta Vicentini, and student group president Davide Bonfante.