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ENGLISH
THEATRE
OF ROME

SERVING THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNITY IN ROME SINCE 1996

The English Theatre of Rome, a division of Ford Entertainment, is dedicated to spring-boarding artists in the Eternal City by producing full seasons of theatrical work in English.

From October to June, our repertory spans five categories: a classical piece, a contemporary play, a world premiere, the work of a featured female writer, and a bilingual production. Each season is curated to introduce a new author to Roman audiences, revitalize a classic, and amplify the voice of a female playwright.

For more than a quarter century, our company has served as a vital platform for directors, playwrights, performers, designers, and technicians from across the globe to showcase their talents to international audiences in the heart of Rome.

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Directed by

Leon Cascella

Tess Davis
Gaby Ford

Jade Pilzer
Tina Farmer

& Rosie Hillesley

Featuring the talents of

Roma Cervino
Juan Carlos Mendoza

Alice Coombes
Kenny Dunn
Bill Guion
Jonathan Hedley
Jim McManus

Jane Cordelia O'Farrell

Robert Peter Parker

Jade Pilzer
Eugenio Sas
Meli Tsabedze
& Lisa Tucci

Performance Dates

Sat. Mar 14 | 6:00p

Sun. Mar 15 | 5:00p

Fri. Mar 20 | 7:00p

Sat. Mar 21 | 12:30p

Sat. Mar 21 | 6:00p

Sun. Mar 22 | 5:00p

The English Theatre of Rome is proud to present READING RAYMOND, an evening of staged readings celebrating the work of one of America’s most influential short story writers, Raymond Carver.

Drawn from Carver’s landmark 1981 collection What We Talk About When We Talk About Love, these intimate stories illuminate the fragile, funny, and heartbreaking moments that define our lives. With a style marked by precision, restraint, and emotional depth, Carver’s minimalist work transformed the landscape of contemporary fiction.

In READING RAYMOND, six directors bring five of Carver’s unforgettable stories to life through staged readings that highlight the rhythm and humor of his language. And in keeping with our mission, the presentation serves to showcase emerging director voices, offering fresh perspectives on these enduring works.

UP NEXT : READING RAYMOND

Carver's Short Stories

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On the campus of John Cabot University

Via Lungara 233, Roma

Ingresso libero!

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Prod History

PRODUCTION HISTORY

Over the course of more than 25 years, ETR has staged hundreds of pieces in a wide variety of genres and styles. Some highlights include:

the celebrated Roman premiere of Sara Ruhl's "Eurydice" (2023) helmed by American guest director Carl Granieri, a trio of blockbuster hits, the all-female "Macbeth" (2022), "Richard III" (2018), and "Hamlet" (2016), all directed by Douglas Dean; "The Great Gatsby" (2012) co-directed by Ford, Saragnese, and Zimmelman; the standing-room only production of Harold Pinter's "The Birthday Party" (2009) directed by Gaby Ford; British deaf comedian Steve Day's Italian premiere, with simultaneous Italian sign translation as a fundraiser for the Robert Wirth foundation (2005, 2007); the world premiere of "The Moths" (2008); the award winning "Ophelia" (2006), devised and directed by Dustin Wills; a sold out and extended presentation of Donald Margolies' "Dinner With Friends" (2004) directed by Harriet Power; the world premiere of "Freudian Slips and Other Underwear" (2003) by Alexia Murray and Nick Nicolosi, directed by Dyanne White, which was remounted in Italian at Teatro Colosseo and for the third year running at Teatro dei Servi; David Ives’ "Universal Language" (2000), our first bilingual production, for the prestigious Cremona Theatre Festival which honored then-emerging director Aureliano Tristan Amadei; and a collaboration with Imogen Kusch whose "Marathon" (1999) by Eduardo Erba won her the Edinburgh Fringe Festival’s "Scotsman’s Award" (1999).

Notable awards and recognitions include: the Outstanding Cultural Contribution Award from the American International Club in Rome (2005); the 50/50 Applause Award from The International Centre for Women in 2013, 2014, and 2016 for our continued commitment to producing the work of female playwrights; the Federation of Women's Associations Overseas selection of founder Gaby Ford for the Outstanding Women Abroad Award honoring her visionary work in creating and leading ETR (2007); and the International Women's Leadership Association honoring Ford and the English Theatre of Rome for Women of Outstanding Leadership (2015).