Democracy in America

Synopsis

Romeo Castellucci is one of Europe’s best-known directors, a firebrand known for productions that are as thought-provoking as they are visually stunning. He returns to Peak Performances with the American premiere of “Democracy in America,” freely inspired by the work of Alexis de Tocqueville. Castellucci conjures majorettes who stir the crowd’s enthusiasm for democracy in America, colonial settlers who confound the native Americans, and a puritan couple who struggle to farm a barren land. He asks us to consider the empty promises of a political system steeped in Biblical egalitarianism rather than the concept of tragedy so essential to ancient Greek democracy, the dangers of majority rule, and the inherent violence that springs from religious puritanism and territorial conquests. His challenging, soul-stirring brand of theatrical magic transposes these painful, profound ideas into an enticing, vibrant, celebratory work of art.

Main Cast

Evelin Facchini

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Olivia Corsini

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Gloria Dorliguzzo

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Giulia Perelli

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Antonella Guglielmi

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Sofia Danai Vorvila

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Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Romeo Castellucci
	Assistant Director	Maria Vittoria Bellingeri
Lighting	Lighting Artist	Romeo Castellucci
Costume & Make-Up	Costume Design	Romeo Castellucci
Writing	Writer	Romeo Castellucci Claudia Castellucci
	Novel	Alexis de Tocqueville
Sound	Original Music Composer	Scott Gibbons
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