In an era dominated by technology and social media, what happens when the dramas and anxieties of millennials are represented in a context as traditional as theater?
Apartment 2B is the show that accepts this challenge, bringing the complex dynamics of generation Y to the stage. Starting scheduled for on 28 October 2023 at the Teatro Nuovo in Naples, this theatrical work is a magnifying glass on the lives of those young people that society does not seem to recognize as adults.
The debut of Apartment 2B at the Teatro Nuovo in Naples
This isn't just any weekend. The dates of 28 and 29 October 2023 they will see the staging of Apartment 2B at the prestigious Teatro Nuovo in Naples.
The play is already acclaimed, having won the Leo de Berardinis Award 2022 and Mario Fratti Award 2022.
The plot of Apartment 2B
The protagonist of the drama, love, is a thirty-year-old who embodies the contradictions of his generation: a precarious job, a rented apartment and isolation accentuated by the presence of a ghostly figure which suggests extreme solutions.
Aimo's life takes a turn when new characters enter its existence, providing a glimmer of hope and perhaps even change.
The profound themes of the work
It cannot be reduced Apartment 2B to a simple entertainment show. Beyond the representation of millennial discomfort, alarming data emerge: according to one 2019 WHO study, theThe suicide rate among young people has increased exponentially in recent years, further aggravated by the pandemic.
Adam Grant, a renowned psychologist, identifies this condition as “languishing”, a form of apathy and anxiety that especially affects young people born between the 80s and 90s.
Cast and production
The success of a play is often the result of exceptional teamwork. Directed and written by Andrea Cioffi, the cast features numerous talented artists.
The production is signed by the Teatro di Napoli – Teatro Nazionale and Elledieffe.
Cast:
- Andrea Cioffi
- Vincenzo Castellone
- Sara Guardascione
- Fortuna Liguori
- Ciro Grimaldi (in the role of Vision)
Production:
- Theater of Naples – National Theater
- Elledieffe
