Yesterday, the Sanluri Municipal Theatre welcomed Corrado Tedeschi and Debora Caprioglio to the stage. They were the splendid protagonists of one of Neil Simon's masterpieces, "Plaza Suite," a play that arrived on the island as part of the Great Prose circuit organized by Cedac, chaired by Antonio Cabiddu and directed by Valeria Ciabattoni.
“Plaza Suite” is a three-part comedy set in the same room, 719, of an elegant New York hotel. It intertwines the stories of three very different couples: a married couple trying to rekindle their marriage, two former schoolmates who reunite years later following his success in the cinema, and a mother, struggling with anxiety over her daughter's wedding, tries to involve her somewhat over-the-top husband in managing the dangerous situation of their wedding day, seriously threatened by the bride-to-be's tantrums.
The text, despite being written over fifty years ago, proves surprisingly relevant today, capable of combining laughter, reflection, and intelligent irony on human dynamics and relationships.
The performance by Corrado Tedeschi and Debora Caprioglio is one of the high points of the show.
Already a proven and award-winning artistic duo, their chemistry was clearly evident on stage: both transition effortlessly from one character to the next, playing three different couples in a believable, dynamic and entertaining way.
Corrado Tedeschi proves himself to be the absolute master of the stage with an elegant presence and impeccable comic timing, capable of oscillating between sarcasm, ironic macho arrogance and tenderness.
Debora Caprioglio, for her part, enriches each character with energy, ease, and a very broad expressive range, moving masterfully and with incredible naturalness, seamlessly from comic tones to moments of subtle melancholy.
Their performance keeps the audience's attention high throughout the show, making the most of Simon's humor but also the intimacy that emerges in the characters.
Andrea Bianchi's elegant, functional, and striking set design and Sonia Cammarata's costumes, perfectly capturing the characters' personalities, help create the evocative atmosphere of the Hotel Plaza, where every detail seems to listen to the guests' confessions, fears, and weaknesses.
Ennio Coltorti's direction is attentive to rhythm and leaves room for brilliant improvisations, particularly by Corrado Tedeschi, which further enrich the entertainment.
Neil Simon's lyrics, while making extensive use of jokes and grotesque situations, are not limited to superficial comedy: behind the laughter are reflections on human relationships, the difficulties of communication and the very nature of love and coexistence.
The play thus manages to entertain without ever being banal, capturing the audience with situations in which many can recognize themselves.
Overall, the staging of “Plaza Suite,” co-produced by Skyline Productions, Savà / Produzioni Creative, and La Contrada / Teatro Stabile di Trieste, is a comedy of the highest caliber, thanks to the brilliance of Neil Simon's text, translated into Italian by Roberta Conti, and the magnificent performances of Corrado Tedeschi and Debora Caprioglio, supported by attentive direction and a brilliant, witty, and ever-complicit cast, composed of Gianluca Delle Fontane, Andrea Bezzi, and Giulia Galizia.
A show that makes you laugh and think at the same time, leaving the audience satisfied, smiling, and with a few more thoughts on the complex interplay of relationships, ideal for those seeking both light entertainment and witty emotional insight.
After the thunderous applause, the company indulged in a final sketch, involving the audience in a collective selfie. The farewell words of Corrado Tedeschi, always affectionate and sincerely moved by the Sardinians' support, sparked renewed tribute to a truly special evening of great theater.
The two leading figures, Corrado Tedeschi and Debora Caprioglio, sent a friendly greeting to the readers of L'Unione Sarda.
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