L’età sospesa: a partnership with Teatro Franco Parenti to support adolescents in their uncertain time

Objectives and activities carried out, in summary

Objectives and Key Activities – Summary

“L’età sospesa” is a project conceived and produced by Teatro Franco Parenti, supported and promoted by the Fondazione Guido Venosta for its ability to deeply explore adolescence in all its nuances: emotional fragility, isolation, aggression, and the search for meaning.
At the heart of the project is the theatrical performance “Chi come me”, accompanied by workshops designed for young people and schools.

Objectives

• Provide adolescents with tools to express emotions and cope with personal challenges

• Strengthen dialogue between young people, adults, and educators

• Promote theatre as a space for growth, care, and shared experiences

• Engage schools and local communities in accessible, high-quality educational programs

Planned Activities

Theatre Performance – Chi come me

• 70 performances, with an expected audience of over 11,000 people, including a significant share of young attendees and social-health organizations

• Fondazione Guido Venosta will provide 1,400 free tickets to the organizations it supports

School Workshops – Diary of My Disasters

• A humorous writing program in 10 secondary school classes in disadvantaged areas of Milan, organized in collaboration with Centro Formazione Supereroi

• Includes a public presentation at the theatre and the publication of the students’ writings

• The Foundation will involve a class from one of its supported institutions

In-House Theatre Workshop – Theatre Quest

• Led by Laura Pasetti, for adolescents aged 11 to 18.

• An intensive theatre experience combining writing, improvisation, and dance-theatre to explore emotions and relationships.

• Open to selected participants from organizations supported by the Foundation.

Cycle of 4 Public Talks on Adolescence

• Featuring experts, psychologists, and educators

• Topics include: value crises, antisocial behavior, emotional fragility, and parent-child relationships

• The Foundation will actively participate and involve partner organizations

“L’età sospesa” aims to offer adolescents—and those who support them—an alternative vision to loneliness and distress, through culture, dialogue, and participation.

Together, through art, we strive to build a more aware and inclusive community.