The Consulate of Italy in Detroit and the Dante Alighieri Society of Michigan, with the contribution of the Società Dante Alighieri, Roma, are pleased to announce a special performance, celebrating the works of Caravaggio.
Saturday, November 8, 2025 – starting @ 6:00 PM
Location: Marygrove Theatre | 8425 West McNichols Rd, Detroit, MI 48221
It is recommended for children 6 years and older.
Please note: Doors open at 5:00 PM – No entry will be allowed after 6:00 PM.
“Per Grazia Ricevuta” – Living Tableaux performed by the Teatri 35
Michelangelo Merisi, known as Caravaggio, is regarded as one of the great masters of art not only for his exceptional technical skill but also for his extraordinary ability to capture the essence of humanity in a raw and immediate way. His painting transcends the boundaries of the 17th century and enters a universal dimension: it still speaks to us today because it conveys emotions and vulnerabilities that belong to every era.
His revolutionary use of chiaroscuro – dramatic contrasts of light and shadow – not only gives his subjects a three-dimensional presence but also infuses them with overwhelming emotional power. Caravaggio does not idealize: he paints real people, with all their imperfections, captured in intense and unrepeatable moments of life. This is why he has often been considered a precursor to photography: his works contain that same “decisive moment” modern photographers strive to seize.
Per Grazia Ricevuta, performance is inspired by these very principles. It is a unique blend of visual art and theater that brings Caravaggio’s masterpieces to life—not as simple reproductions, but as living incarnations.
The actors become models, just like those who once posed for Caravaggio, embodying his paintings through gestures, poses, and movement. The language is entirely physical, without spoken words, allowing the audience to fully immerse themselves in the artworks and their deeper meanings.
Each scene is built with precision and intention, unfolding before the eyes of the audience in a crescendo of visual and emotional intensity. It’s a performance that pays homage to Caravaggio’s realism, theatricality, and spirituality—transforming the stage into a living gallery of light, shadow, and human emotion.
Teatri 35 has long explored and developed the technique of tableaux vivants. Based in Naples, where it runs a permanent workshop, the company regularly presents its performances at major national and international festivals.
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