Safeguarding of Sicilian Puppet Theatre

Project Leader: Rosario Perricone

Notes: A widespread communication plan was implemented to further share information about the project and to increase visibility of the art of puppetry. An internet portal for Sicilian Puppet Theatre (www.operadeipupi.it) presents and gives access to information about the heritage and current practice of the Opera dei Pupi, drawing on the experiences and histories of several families and companies in the field. The portal also allows Italian and international visitors to find information about upcoming puppetry performances throughout the region. As such, it increases the national and international visibility of Sicilian puppetry, while also creating space for its contemporary and diverse expressions and variants.