Matteo Pantani


Interpretation - Use of voice and diction


Matteo Pantani

He began his approach to theatre at the age of eight, attending the Vertigo School of Diction and Acting in Livorno, directed by Marco and Enzina Conte, where he graduated in 2013. He took part in various performances organized by the Vertigo Company, including “Dai parenti mi guardi Iddio,” an adaptation of the film “Parenti Serpenti” by M. Monicelli, directed by S. Stagno at the Teatro Goldoni in Livorno, “A Midsummer Night's Dream” by W. Shakespeare, directed by R. Luparini, and explored various genres, from vaudeville to modern drama with “Naja” by A. Longoni, directed by E. Ripoli. During the same years, he was an active member of the cultural association Intrecciamenti, performing at various festivals and themed events. After completing his classical studies, he trained at the International Academy of Theatre, where he graduated with honors in 2018 with professional titles in Acting and Directing.
In 2016 and 2017, he participated in artistic residencies led by A. Colucci for the “La Boulé” festival, performing at the Archaeological Park of Paestum in the tragedies “The Suppliants” and “The Persians” by Aeschylus.
In 2017, he attended the stage of scenic and choreographic movement “Cantieri del gesto,” led by Virgilio Sieni.
During his training, he attended in 2018 the Linklater method workshop conducted by A. Fabrizi.
Since 2018, he has worked as an actor for the Controtempo Theatre company, performing in, among others, “Cyrano De Bergerac” by E. Rostand, “Othello” by W. Shakespeare, “The Picture of Dorian Gray” by O. Wilde, at the Royal Palace of Caserta, Lauro Castle, the historic village of Pinerolo, and other historic locations in Italy.
In 2018, he was the author and director of “Guantanamo – System Error,” together with S. Remorini and M. Viggiano, produced by the National Association of Italy-Cuba Friendship and performed, among others, at the Teatro Vittoria in Rome, as a finalist for the Attilio Corsini 2019 award. In the same year, he staged “Bartleboom,” freely adapted from “Ocean Sea” by A. Baricco, with V. Izzo and D. Lo Russo, for which he handled adaptation and direction at the Teatro Trifiletti in Milazzo. Since that year, he has collaborated with the International Academy of Theatre, assisting teachers in delivering lessons and directing the Academy's performances.
Since 2020, he has been a teacher of diction and voice use in the acting and voice courses at the International Academy of Theatre.
Since 2021, together with Maria Sara Amenta, he has also been a teacher of acting and performance for the same courses, managing the entire teaching and theatrical proposals. Among these, he has been responsible for the adaptation and direction of various productions, including "The Trojan Women" by Euripides, "Astaroth" by S. Benni, "Blood Wedding" and "The House of Bernarda Alba" by F. G. Lorca.
Since 2021, he has been one of the protagonists of “The Persians,” directed by A. Colucci, for the Illoco Teatro company.
In 2022, he graduated from the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at the University La Sapienza of Rome, with a thesis on the relationship between theatre and visual arts in the context of Russian Avant-garde.
In 2023, he managed the adaptation and direction of "It’s Just Hamlet", together with M. S. Amenta, for the Spring Festival of the International Academy.
He is the author and director of "1 Persona," performed at the Teatro Vascello and selected for the Rome Fringe Festival 2023, as well as the special audience award at the InCorti Festival of the Centro Culturale Artemia, Rome.
In 2023, he directed, together with M. S. Amenta, the play "The Minotaur" within the Festival of Mediterranean Theatres - Formia.
Starting in 2024, he directs the courses at the Permanente Teatro dei Fuochi workshop, included in the educational activities of the Compagnia Opificio-03.
In 2024, for the Opificio-03 company, he wrote and directed with M. S. Amenta "Io ero una troiana," a contemporary reinterpretation of Euripides' "The Trojan Women," performed in the context of the Festival I racconti di Dioniso and Anzio nel Mito.
Also in 2024, with M. S. Amenta, he co-wrote and directed "Lieber Hamlet", inspired by W. Shakespeare's "Hamlet" and H. Muller's "Hamletmachine," performed at the Mirabilia Festival, an international performing arts festival (Cuneo).
He is also the editor of the Manual of the International Academy of Theatre, published by Cartman Editore, 2024.