Premio Città di Calatafimi Segesta Amateur Theatre Festival

A showcase for Sicilian amateur theatre

The Premio Città di Calatafimi Segesta Amateur Theatre Festival is a well-established fixture in the cultural landscape of the Trapani province. Created to provide a platform and recognition for local drama companies, the festival takes place in Calatafimi-Segesta, drawing a loyal audience every year to the stalls and gallery of the Teatro Alhambra, the historic venue on Via XV Maggio.

Organizers

The event is promoted by the Attori per Caso Calatafimi Segesta APS Association, under the aegis of FITA Sicilia (Italian Federation of Amateur Theatre). It is a project deeply rooted in the local community, designed to nurture a passion for the stage and offer the public a high-quality program at affordable prices. Over the years, the format has alternated between the indoor winter-spring season at the Teatro Alhambra and outdoor summer evenings, reflecting the vitality of an organization that knows how to adapt and innovate.

Program and Spirit

The heart of the festival is the competition between amateur companies: every performance is part of the contest, with a jury awarding final prizes. The program features a mix of brilliant comedies and more thought-provoking works, with a strong emphasis on Sicilian dialect theatre, which draws from the island's rich heritage of popular comedy. Over the years, companies from across Sicily and beyond have graced the stage, bringing a theatre of lightness, humor, and meaningful reflection to Calatafimi.

Calatafimi-Segesta: History and Culture

Located in the heart of the Trapani province, in Sicily, the town of Calatafimi-Segesta is famous for the nearby Segesta archaeological site, with its Doric temple and ancient theatre. In this setting of great tradition, the amateur theatre festival represents a precious piece of the city's cultural life, uniting the passion of non-professional actors with the pleasure of a family-friendly night out at the theatre.

Awards Ceremony

At the end of the performance series, the festival hosts an awards ceremony where accolades are presented to the companies and performers who have distinguished themselves, sealing the spirit of healthy competition and sharing that drives the event.