Ruggito d'Attore – FITA Frosinone Amateur Theatre Award
FITA amateur theatre award held at the Palazzo Ducale in Alvito, in the Comino Valley
About Ruggito d'Attore
Ruggito d'Attore: a celebration of amateur theatre in the Comino Valley
Ruggito d'Attore is an amateur theatre award promoted by the FITA Provincial Committee of Frosinone (Italian Federation of Amateur Theatre), with the patronage of the Municipality of Alvito and the support of the FITA Lazio Regional Committee. Every year, between May and June, the village of Alvito—nestled in the Comino Valley in the province of Frosinone—becomes a focal point for amateur companies from Lazio and neighbouring regions.
The Municipal Theatre in the Palazzo Ducale
Performances are held at the Alvito Municipal Theatre, located inside the monumental Palazzo Ducale, one of the town's historic landmarks. The intimate and welcoming auditorium creates a direct connection between actors and spectators, making it the perfect setting for prose and dialect comedy.
A festival that is also a competition
Ruggito d'Attore is more than just a festival; it is a true competition. The participating companies perform before a jury of experts and the audience, who are invited to vote using special feedback cards. During the final evening, awards are presented to the best productions, directors, and performers. The artistic direction is led by Federico Mantova, with artistic coordination by Maurizio Nardozi.
A programme of classics and comedy
The programme alternates between witty comedies, classic Italian and international repertoire, and dialect theatre. Past editions have featured works by authors such as William Shakespeare, Eduardo Scarpetta, Nikolai Gogol, and Ettore Petrolini, reinterpreted with the passion and dedication typical of amateur companies.
Alvito and the Comino Valley
Attending Ruggito d'Attore is also a wonderful opportunity to discover Alvito and the Comino Valley, one of the most authentic corners of southern Lazio, with its medieval village, traditional local flavours, and the natural beauty of the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park. A night at the theatre becomes part of a broader cultural experience that blends live performance with local exploration.
Ruggito d'Attore — edition 2026
4th edition of Ruggito d'Attore
From May 3 to June 14, 2026, the Alvito Municipal Theatre, located in the Palazzo Ducale, hosted the fourth edition of the amateur theatre award organised by the FITA Provincial Committee of Frosinone, with the patronage of the Municipality of Alvito and the support of the FITA Lazio Regional Committee. The programme opened on Sunday, May 3, with «Argil e il papiro del Cosa» by the Compagnia Commedianti and continued with classics from the Italian and international repertoire. The artistic direction was led by Federico Mantova, with coordination by Maurizio Nardozi. The awards ceremony, featuring the show «Tentatio», concluded the festival on June 14.
Programme Ruggito d'Attore 2026
4th edition — from May 3 to June 14, 2026, Alvito Municipal Theatre.
- Sunday, May 3, 6:00 PM — «Argil e il papiro del Cosa», a satirical comedy written and directed by Luciano D'Arpino — Compagnia Commedianti (Frosinone)
- Sunday, May 10, 6:00 PM — «Pene d'amor vinte» (Love's Labour's Lost) by William Shakespeare — Prosperiane A.P.S.
- Sunday, May 17, 6:00 PM — «L'amico di papà» by Eduardo Scarpetta — Compagnia IN…STABILE
- Sunday, May 24, 6:00 PM — «L'ispettore generale» (The Government Inspector) by Nikolai Gogol — MadeInTerraneo A.P.S.
- Sunday, June 14, 8:45 PM — Awards ceremony with the show «Tentatio»
The programme included witty comedies, repertoire classics, and dialect theatre; the audience participated in the voting for the popularity award, alongside the expert jury's assessment.
Highlights Ruggito d'Attore 2026
- FITA amateur theatre award in the heart of the Comino Valley
- Opening show «Argil e il papiro del Cosa» by Compagnia Commedianti
- Classics by Shakespeare, Scarpetta, and Gogol performed by competing companies
- Audience voting with feedback cards and expert jury
- Awards evening on June 14 with the show «Tentatio»
Prices Ruggito d'Attore 2026
Practical information — Ruggito d'Attore
Location
Alvito Municipal Theatre, inside the Palazzo Ducale, in Alvito (03041), province of Frosinone, Lazio.
Getting there
By car: from the A1 motorway, take the Frosinone or Sora exit and continue towards the Comino Valley. The nearest train station is in Sora, which is connected to Alvito by bus.
Tickets and reservations
Affordable entry; reservations are recommended. For information, email [email protected] or contact us via WhatsApp at +39 349 0746366.
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Where does it take place — Ruggito d'Attore
Teatro Comunale di Alvito (Palazzo Ducale)