Founder member/member of the board of directors
I was born in Rome and graduated in Modern Literature and Musicology from the University of Tor Vergata, Rome. For over thirty years, I have specialized in live performance organization and cultural promotion, collaborating with national and international entities in both public and private sectors across Italy and abroad. I am also active as a publicist and educator in project management and cultural communication. Artistically, I work as a singer, performer, playwright, and director. In 2000, I founded and now preside over Music Theatre International - M.Th.I. ETS. Since 2011, I have been the creator and director of the international festival "Cerealia. The Feast of Cereals: Ceres and the Mediterranean." I am specialized in EU project design and am an expert in social innovation management, intercultural dialogue, and community building. Currently, I work as a project manager for ALES Spa, an in-house company of the Italian Ministry of Culture.

Founder member/secretary – member of the Board of Directors | opera and ballet
I received diplomas in Piano and Conducting from the L. Refice Conservatory in Frosinone. I have taught music practice at the National Academy of Dance and have served as an adjunct professor at the A. Casella Conservatory in L'Aquila. My career includes accompanying opera singers both in Italy and internationally, as well as conducting orchestral opera productions. In the symphonic field, I have collaborated with the Arcangelo Corelli Chamber Orchestra and the Rome Symphony Orchestra. Notable venues where I have conducted include the National Theatre in Miskolc, Hungary; Teatro Comunale of Treviso; Teatro Donizetti in Bergamo; and the Verdi Theatre in Florence.

Vice president/artistic director/member of the board of directors
Graduated in Communication, Technologies, and Digital Cultures from Sapienza University of Rome, I am an actor, theater producer, organizer, and artistic director. For a decade, I produced an international multilingual theater season in Rome, inviting companies from major Off festivals across Europe, America, and South Africa. I have acted and directed numerous plays, television shows, and films. I also work as a voice-over artist and audiobook narrator. My roles have included Artistic Director of Teatro Comunale di Formello, Auditorium James Joyce in Ariccia, and Teatro Cassia in Rome. I coordinate international cultural projects funded by the EU and have curated artist residencies, hosting national and international talents in a cultural agritourism center in the green hills of Umbria. In 2018, I joined the Associazione Culturale Music Theatre International, serving as Artistic Director and Vice President. That same year, I co-founded and became Executive Producer of OnStage!, a festival created to celebrate independent American Off-Off-Broadway theater in Italy.

Member of the board of directors | music of ‘900
Born in Rome, I hold diplomas in piano, wind ensemble instrumentation, composition, and orchestral conducting. I studied conducting with K. Österreicher and U. Lajoviç at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna, where I earned my first diploma as an internal student in 1991. During that time, I had the opportunity to collaborate with conductors like W. Sawallisch, D. Kitaenko, Gary Bertini, A. Fischer, and V. Neumann, as well as with orchestras such as the Vienna Philharmonic, Wiener Symphoniker, and Wiener Kammer Orchester. I have conducted opera, symphonic, ballet, and 20th-century repertoire in Italy and internationally. A conservatory instructor and published writer, I am also active as a composer.

Member of the board of directors | Mediterranean cooperation
After theater training in Marrakech, I worked in Morocco on theater and film productions (Le Prince Arab, Jesus, Gladiator). Since 2003, I’ve been involved in various theater productions in Italy with the Laboratorio Integrato Superdiverso and DMA Teatrodanza, performing in international festivals like the European Dance Festival in Cyprus and the Marrakech Theater Festival. My collaboration with M.Th.I. began in 2016 for the Cerealia Festival, where I choreographed traditional dances and designed the “Casa Marocco” set. I have also appeared in television and short films, including La seconda famiglia and Al Rahim.

Ancient music
Curiosity drives me to explore, leading me from piano studies as a child with my strict, Naples-trained grandmother to my diploma and chamber music specialization at the Accademia di Santa Cecilia. I also trained as a choir director, delving into Baroque music with “Furiosi Affetti.” While exploring different musical styles, from Neapolitan songs to Armenian and Japanese music, I have traveled and performed widely, playing diverse genres. Today, if asked what I wish to do, I’d answer: Everything.

Chamber music
I am a teacher and chamber pianist, trained by Maureen Jones, Alberto Ciammarughi, Sergio Cafaro, and Antonio Bacchelli. I’ve recorded for Vatican Radio, Rai Uno, and Rai-Radio Tre, both as a soloist and in a duo with oboist Silvia Nesi. I’ve participated in the Ascoli Piceno Festival, Festival Liszt, and Music Festival Terre d’Arezzo, collaborating with artists such as Alirio Diaz, Walter Maestosi, and Lydia Biondi. I’m currently collaborating with musicians including Romolo Balzani and Rosaria Angotti, with whom I recorded Goffredo Petrassi’s Canti della Campagna Romana (Da Vinci Records). I’ve brought Enoch Arden by R. Strauss to Italian theaters with Vanessa Gravina and direct multiple music competitions. Since 2016, I have been a member of M.Th.I.

Dance
I am a dancer, choreographer, and teacher specializing in classical dance, with a degree in Dance Studies. I've trained with renowned international masters, refining my skills in dance-theater. I have created choreography for prominent cultural events, collaborated with directors like Lydia Biondi, and performed in prestigious venues such as the Teatro Argentina. As the founder and director of the Stefania Toscano Dance Company, I lead workshops and classes in Vaganova technique. I’m also a member of MThI, where I oversee the dance sector and engage in European cultural projects.

Theatre and event
I am an actress and philosophical consultant. After graduating from YD Actors Studio in Rome in 2013, I have performed in multiple productions both in Italy and internationally (Croatia, Morocco, USA). I also act in independent films, short films, and television. With a degree in Philosophy and a master’s in Philosophical Consulting and Cultural Mediation from Roma Tre University, I teach at secondary schools. I design and lead educational and social projects combining philosophy and theater for schools and public and private institutions.

Photos and visual communication
I am a professional photographer, a member of the National Association of Professional Photographers Tau Visual since 2007 and MThI since 2018. My education includes studies at IED and the Rossellini Institute for Cinematography, followed by significant experience assisting in renowned studios, such as that of Elisabetta Catalano. I began my photography career in 1992, with publications in Harper's Bazaar. My approach focuses on using photography to tell stories of people and places, often aiming to capture genuine smiles and create a comfortable, professional setting. In 2001, I co-founded the Bycam Communication Agency, developing skills in Social Media Marketing and SEO. In 2015, along with Riccardo Cattani, I co-created the "Mostre Diffuse Fotografia," a project showcasing lesser-known Italian areas through exhibitions in historical centers. I have exhibited widely in Italy and abroad.

Dissemination while having fun
As an actor, director, and cultural organizer, I work with M.Th.I. on events, educational activities, and the annual Cerealia Festival. With my association, Il Carro de' Comici, I organize historical re-enactments and cultural events, collaborating with Italia Nostra, and lead laughter therapy in healthcare settings. My training includes studies with Alessandro Fersen, a master’s in Commedia dell'Arte, a diploma from the École de Mimodrame Marcel Marceau in Paris, and laughter yoga certification with its founder, Dr. Madan Kataria.

Born on April 6, 1945, in Fontanelle (TV), I completed my classical studies and graduated in 1968 with a degree in Electrical Engineering from La Sapienza University in Rome. In 1966, I pursued Etruscology under Professor Massimo Pallottino. At the National Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN) in 1969, I designed a magnetic lens for neutrino research and later assisted with electrical and electronic measurements at La Sapienza, opting to forgo an academic career. Between 1970 and 1996, I gained extensive experience in the lubrication and energy sectors, specializing in research, formulation, and technical support with Esso Italiana, Shell Italia, BP Italia, and Tamoil in production, quality, and purchasing management. In 1999, I founded Il Calcolatore Srl, serving as president from 2001 to 2012. My dedication to culture is longstanding: a member of Italia Nostra since 1961, Touring Club Italiano, and Società Geografica Italiana, I have held prominent roles with Archeoclub d’Italia Onlus, including national advisor and president of its Perugia chapter. I currently serve as a board member for Friends of Villa Lante - Roman Institute of Finland. Active in various cultural organizations, I engage with the Territory of Cerite Archaeological Group, Friends of the Painted Tombs of Tarquinia, and MThI, and contribute to Cerealia initiatives. A regular attendee of events at the Accademia dei Lincei and the Vatican Museums, my interests range from Roman history and the history of the Sea Peoples to cartographic geography, classical and Near Eastern archaeology, classical languages and literature, experimental electronics and computing.

Born in Terni, with a professional heart in Rome, my career began in photography and audiovisuals. From 1984 to 2000, I was part of Stet (including Sarin, Sidac, and Sream, now Sky), where I grew in multimedia production both technically and managerially. In 2002, I co-founded Bycam srl, an innovative communication agency, and created the Italian Photo Gallery, a photography sales service. Since 2015, together with Teresa Mancini, I’ve organized Mostre Diffuse Fotografia in Magliano Sabina, an event hosting over 100 exhibitions, numerous competitions, and creative residencies.

I began my music career at a young age, performing over the years in theaters, private events, and open-air concerts as a stage musician, instrumentalist, and songwriter. For two decades, I have collaborated with Music Theatre International ETS on various projects, hoping to contribute further to cultural initiatives focused on social issues and inclusion.