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Miracle Players
        
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About the Group
Miracle Players
The
Miracle Players is
a non-profit organization whose main objective is to promote the culture
of antiquity in historical locations (with a smile!). The group was formed
in May 1999 and has already established a reputation for producing original,
funny and quality theatre. The key members are all English-speaking actors,
resident in Rome, from America, Australia, England, Iran, Italy and
Scotland.
The theatre troupe has already developed a following amongst the English-speaking theatre public in Rome and various associations including the British Council,
various private and public schools, the
Tourist Board of Rome, Rome City Hall, the Lazio Regional Administration and the Italian Ministry of Culture.
We believe our achievements and success are due to the harmonious blending of the diversity of the members themselves,
their shared professionalism and their love for creating and performing.
The Miracle Players are proud to count the following as part of their
success:
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A "full piazza" of spectators (over two-hundred and fifty people) for each performance at the Roman Forum.
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Participating in the event "Archeologia Roma
2000", that celebrated the completion of various restorations in the historic centre, with theatre performances in front of the Curia (Senate House) of the Roman Forum and receiving a special letter of thanks from the
Italian Minister of Culture, Hon. Giovanna Melandri.
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Twice filmed and interviewed by ABC (American Broadcasting Company) one of which was
witnessed & directed by
Peter Jennings.
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Filmed by RAI Uno (Italian National TV) [56k]
[128k]
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Three interviews with Radio Vatican and
two programs dedicated entirely to the performance of "Julius Caesar" and
"Cleopatra" at the Roman Forum.
One of the interviews
Cleopatra interview
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Fimed by RAI 3 (Italian Public TV)
in 2002 [56k]
[128k] and 2003 [56k]
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Guests on Italian regional television, "TeleLazio Rete
Blu". [56k]
[128k]
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Performing on the
Tiber Island for the festival "La nave dei
sogni".
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Official participation in Estate Romana
from 2001 to 2009.
(An excerpt from their press agency for 2002
[56k]
[128k])
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Participating with theatre performances (Rome
in a Nutshell) in the experimental project
"Facciamo due passi", initiated by the current mayor of Rome, Walter
Veltroni, that aims to make the area surrounding the coliseum and the Roman Forum more enjoyable for residents and tourists alike by reducing traffic and by providing theatre, music and animation for children.
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Filmed and interviewed by Prima TV
(Czech Republic) in occasion of the special Olympics
2001.
[56k]
[128k]
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Filmed by TF1 (French television)
[56k]
[128k]
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Guests on "TeleSalute" (Italian regional TV) [56k]
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John Restivo from
Media Television (Canada) skilfully puts together an introduction
to the Miracle Players and their theatrical activities in the ancient
city. [56k]
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Interviewed twice by
the Australian national radio station SBS (Special Broadcast Service).
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Interviewed by the
Italian radio stations Radio Cittą Futura and
Radio 24.
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The Miracle Players' optimism and genuine enthusiasm are reflected in their shows. We produce shows that have proven to be greatly
appreciated by the general public and also enhance the cultural attractions and
beauty of Rome.
Beginnings of the Miracle Players
Eric
Bassanesi, an Italian-Australian actor, formed the Miracle Players' theatre
company in 1999 with the intention of providing English-speaking tourists and residents the opportunity to fully participate in the renowned Roman outdoor summer festival, Estate Romana, with theatre in English.
Notwithstanding
Italian "red tape", Eric, assisted by Denise McNee, a Scottish actress
and writer, made possible the group's first performance at the Roman Forum with
Everyman,
a Medieval morality play. The success of Everyman was greatly
appreciated by the actors and the enthusiasm it generated confirmed the validity of
providing English theatre as part of the Roman Summer festivities.
The Miracle Players have since gone on to produce
other outdoor theatre performances at the Roman Forum: a comic
adaptation of Shakespeare's "Julius
Caesar" (2000) and the original comedies written by Denise McNee, "The History of Rome"
(2001),
"The Emperors of Rome"
(2002), "Cleopatra"
(2003), "Caesar - more than
just a salad" (2004), "The
Seven Kings of Rome" (2005) and "The
History of Rome - Part I". The Miracle Players have also been invited on several occasions to perform within cultural initiatives promoted by the Italian government, for Italian public schools, for English schools, private parties
and conferences and events.
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