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Six Characters in Search of an Author

Six Characters in Search of an Author

By: Luigi Pirandello
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 Six Characters in Search of an Author (Sei personaggi in cerca dautore) is the renowned masterpiece by Italian playwright Luigi Pirandello. In the preface, Pirandello reflects on the timeless nature of storytelling, likening it to Dante’s Inferno where characters like Francesca narrate their tales anew with each telling. The play revolves around six distinct characters, each with their own perception of reality, leading to a kaleidoscopic array of interpretations. No single character holds the absolute truth; rather, their identities are shaped by both their own experiences and the perceptions of others. This complex interplay suggests that we are often at the mercy of uncontrollable forces, challenging the notion of a singular self and presenting the idea that our identities are a collection of masks we wear throughout life. Through this exploration, Pirandello posits that life is akin to theater, where we constantly assume different roles and create our narratives as we navigate existence. (Summary by Wikipedia)Copyright Plays and Dramas Art Drama & Plays Entertainment & Performing Arts
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  • 003 - Act III

    003 - Act III
    Jan 6 2026
    Six Characters in Search of an Author (Sei personaggi in cerca dautore) is the renowned masterpiece by Italian playwright Luigi Pirandello. In the preface, Pirandello reflects on the timeless nature of storytelling, likening it to Dante’s Inferno where characters like Francesca narrate their tales anew with each telling. The play revolves around six distinct characters, each with their own perception of reality, leading to a kaleidoscopic array of interpretations. No single character holds the absolute truth; rather, their identities are shaped by both their own experiences and the perceptions of others. This complex interplay suggests that we are often at the mercy of uncontrollable forces, challenging the notion of a singular self and presenting the idea that our identities are a collection of masks we wear throughout life. Through this exploration, Pirandello posits that life is akin to theater, where we constantly assume different roles and create our narratives as we navigate existence. (Summary by Wikipedia)
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    31 mins
  • 002 - Act II

    002 - Act II
    Jan 6 2026
    Six Characters in Search of an Author (Sei personaggi in cerca dautore) is the renowned masterpiece by Italian playwright Luigi Pirandello. In the preface, Pirandello reflects on the timeless nature of storytelling, likening it to Dante’s Inferno where characters like Francesca narrate their tales anew with each telling. The play revolves around six distinct characters, each with their own perception of reality, leading to a kaleidoscopic array of interpretations. No single character holds the absolute truth; rather, their identities are shaped by both their own experiences and the perceptions of others. This complex interplay suggests that we are often at the mercy of uncontrollable forces, challenging the notion of a singular self and presenting the idea that our identities are a collection of masks we wear throughout life. Through this exploration, Pirandello posits that life is akin to theater, where we constantly assume different roles and create our narratives as we navigate existence. (Summary by Wikipedia)
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    46 mins
  • 001 - Act I

    001 - Act I
    Jan 6 2026
    Six Characters in Search of an Author (Sei personaggi in cerca dautore) is the renowned masterpiece by Italian playwright Luigi Pirandello. In the preface, Pirandello reflects on the timeless nature of storytelling, likening it to Dante’s Inferno where characters like Francesca narrate their tales anew with each telling. The play revolves around six distinct characters, each with their own perception of reality, leading to a kaleidoscopic array of interpretations. No single character holds the absolute truth; rather, their identities are shaped by both their own experiences and the perceptions of others. This complex interplay suggests that we are often at the mercy of uncontrollable forces, challenging the notion of a singular self and presenting the idea that our identities are a collection of masks we wear throughout life. Through this exploration, Pirandello posits that life is akin to theater, where we constantly assume different roles and create our narratives as we navigate existence. (Summary by Wikipedia)
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    53 mins
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