The party’s over, a clearing in the wood, a mysterious spell is cast on humankind, forcing all into deep slumber. It’s like every person pricked their fingers on the twirling spindle, some- thing we shouldn’t have touched. Now, our red-stained hands isolate us from the rest of the world, and nobody can draw close, lest they fall victim to the same destiny.
Carolina Balucani is an actress and author. She won the Biennale College competition, Authors section, with a mise-en-lecture of Addormentate (lit. ‘sleeping’), a piece inspired by the ancient fairy tale and a journey to the end of the night that made ricci/forte wonder: “How did we end up all dressed like Sleeping Beauties, and what Prince Charming are we waiting for to wake us up?”

28 June h. 8.30pm
29 June h. 4pm
Arsenale, Sala d’Armi E