The Journey Towards a Socially and Politically Engaged Theatre by the Cantieri Meticci Collective

Abstract

The performance art has become a meeting point for cultures, stimulating reflections on migration and identity. Artistic hybridization reflects the complexity of migratory experiences and the evolution of the arts in the Italian context. The company Cantieri Meticci is an example of this, transforming theatre into a space for intercultural experimentation and actively involving migrants, refugees, and artists. In doing so, the collective creates a laboratory of resistance against marginalization, invisibility, and hegemonic narratives that stereotype migrants, while promoting profound social and cultural change. Their political approach gives a voice to those on the margins, fostering the construction of an inclusive community and new shared narratives.