Lorenzo Pasquali


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Lorenzo Pasquali

In 2000, he graduated as an "Actor" and "Theatrical Director" from the A.I.T. (International Theatre Academy) in Rome (a 3-year course).
In 2003, he graduated from Bont's International School (Ibiza) focusing on the techniques of Poetic Humor and Clowning. He delved into Shakespearean theatre by studying with Mamadou Dioume, a historic actor of the international company directed by Peter Brook.
In 2004, he specialized with Antonio Fava in the techniques of Commedia dell'Arte (use of masks, study of jokes, roles, and interactions among the Commedia's masks, Canovacci), one of the most important masters of Commedia dell'Arte in the world.
In 2005, he graduated in Disciplines of Arts, Music, and Theatre from University Roma Tre with a research thesis on Urban Theatre in Italy/Europe/Cuba.
He continued his research in the field of contemporary dance applied to theatre by studying the Graham technique, Contact-Improvisation, and acrobatics, thus deepening the relationship between movement and expression. He furthered his education with theatre-dance composition workshops with Gabriella Maiorino in Orvieto (IT); on theatrical techniques “Mystery and Smaller Pieces” held by the Living Theatre in Poznan (Poland).
In 2011, he was a cultural operator guest in the context of the RIVER//CITIES project (LLP Grundtvig Programme) during the Triennial of Art BEAUFORT | The Belgian Coast, a project bringing contemporary art to the Belgian coastal cities to shock and amaze its visitors.
Since 2002, he has been teaching History of theatre and cultural management in professional courses of the International Theatre Academy in Rome (IT) / Bachelor's Degree recognized by the MUIR.

His artistic research starts from the “concept” developed in the L.E.M. (Movement Study Workshop) by Architect Krikor Belekian and Pedagogue Jacques Lecoq. This vision drove and led him to study and develop an interaction between the performative body and the moving scenery, where the performer's body is linked to the imaginative power of the machine.
In 2005, he founded ONDADURTO TEATRO, a theatre company based in Rome. Led by Margò Paciotti and Lorenzo Pasquali, the company developed through the joint work of those who have been involved in projects and activities over the years. The research and creative work done by ONDADURTO TEATRO is focused on Physical Theatre, Nouveau Cirque, and the interaction between the performative body and the moving scenery.
The different expressive techniques used by the company contribute to creating a strong visual language that allows interaction with people of any age, ethnicity, and culture, reaching an international audience. Performances and shows combine the action of performers with the use of Large Moving Objects, Machinery, Fireworks, Water Effects, Video Projections, and Music.
ONDADURTO TEATRO's productions have toured in Italy and other European countries (such as DE / ES / FR / DK / LU / PL / AT / HU / CY / RO / ES-CN / IE) as well as traveling to other continents, to countries including: Chile / Mexico / South Korea / Russia / United States. The company has also been involved in cultural exchange projects in Thailand/India/Cuba.
Lorenzo has been responsible for creating and directing every show produced by the Company over the years.
More information at https://ondadurtoteatro.it

He has organized and co-directed several multidisciplinary “performing art” Festivals:
- INEUROFF Festival, for 9 editions in Rome at the monumental site of EUR. The festival's focus was on transforming a monumental site into an ideal stage. The key to the festival were multidisciplinary projects that mixed "site-specific", theatre, classical arias, docu-films, large-scale shows, dance, and live concerts. The festival was a partner of the "River Cities" project, a European platform for the development and promotion of cultural projects in urban spaces, funded by the European Cultural Foundation.
- INBORGO Festival, for 4 editions, was born with the aim of creating interactions between performing arts, public and urban spaces.
- CUNTI E RACCONTI Festival, for 5 editions, a festival born in the rural areas of Borgo Velino and Antrodoco, two small towns among the mountains near Rome.
- From 2006 to 2015, he was active in Roma communities using theatre and the arts as means to create connections and exchanges between cultures.
- In 2015-2017 and 2018-2020, he directed the International Project - CONTACT ZONES focused on Theatre and the Arts in public spaces, co-funded by the EU – Creative Europe Programme (COOP1 SMALL SCALE) for 2 editions and awarded as a Success Story.
- He was selected by VOICE OF CULTURE for the Brainstorming session that took place at Fagus-Werk, Alfeld in February 2020, as part of the cycle focused on "The role of culture in the non-urban areas of the European Union". It was published on April 30, 2020. The report was presented and discussed with representatives of the European Commission on April 28, 2020.
- Partner and co-founder of PERIFERIE ARTISTICHE, a Center for Art Residencies in the Lazio Region supported by the MiC (Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities) from 2018 to 2024.
- For the DONIZETTI OPERA Festival, he co-directed the opera "PIETRO IL GRANDE - Tsar of all the Russias" and was also responsible for the costumes, set designs, and machinery for the 2019 season.

Since 2020, he has been the general director of DRAG ME UP – Queer Art Festival, a new format on culture and performing arts LGBTQIA+, funded by the Municipality of Rome and the Lazio Region. The Festival is an artistic platform addressing gender issues through the lens of Drag "sub-culture". Conceived as an international network for contemporary arts and LGBTQIA+ activism, it is a real showcase that represents all expressions of gender, highlighting the characteristics of the performers in a combination of ironic comedy and socio-cultural activism. Since 2023, within the ROMAN SUMMER – Municipality of Rome schedule, the festival also opens to a summer section called QUEER SUMMER FESTIVAL, with a more specific focus on new contaminations and interconnections inherent to Queer art.

Between 2021 and 2023, he was curator (in collaboration with PROTAGON e.V. and DOREA INSITUTE) of the European project RECONNECT supported by the ERASMUS+ "Creative" program aimed at promoting an international dialogue on issues related to gender equality and non-discrimination for the LGBTQIA+ Community with an intersectional approach.

In 2022, he founded the ARTS FOR GENDER REVOLUTION Platform, a network among EU and USA partners, with the aim of creating connections between artists, creative industry professionals, and institutions, to promote events linked to a more inclusive society for LGBTQIA+ communities.

Since 2021, he has been co-curator of R/Esistenza Street Art Gallery, a Street Art and Graffiti project carried out by some of the most renowned Italian artists in rural and peripheral areas, with the aim of bringing art outside of the major cities.

He co-directs ARIA / Antrodoco International Residence for Artists, a project for Artistic Residencies and Contemporary Performances that hosts new artistic productions and organizes workshops for young artists and professionals in the territory of Antrodoco in the Lazio Region (IT). The project is funded by the European Union/Next Generation EU, MiC (Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage) and the Municipality of Antrodoco.

Since 2022, he has directed performances of companies and international artists such as KARMA B (Drag Queen duo - Italy), ANTAGON theaterAKTion (performing arts company - Germany) LOST IN TRANSLATION (contemporary circus company - United Kingdom).