Simone Migliorini(I)
- Actor
Simon Domenico Migliorini is an Italian actor, director, playwright, and cultural manager who has operated for over two decades at the intersection of scenic art and cultural heritage preservation. Formed in the classical Italian theatrical tradition, his artistic path was deeply influenced by a long-standing professional collaboration with the legendary Maestro Giorgio Albertazzi. Migliorini combines rigorous research into the "Teatro di Parola" (Theater of the Word) with bold contemporary experimentation, investigating the power of phonetics and traditional Italian verse.
His career spans autore cinema, having been directed by Ermanno Olmi in "Camminacammina", to sharing the stage with international stars such as Alan Rickman and masters of the Italian scene like Roberto Herlitzka. His directorial work achieves a distinct European reach; notably, his production "L'Incantatore" was staged at the historic Theatre Le Chien Qui Fume during the Avignon Festival. An eclectic artist, he frequently bridges prose and opera (collaborating with soprano Patrizia Ciofi), works alongside Prima-giardino musical figures like Franco Battiato, and stands as a definitive interpreter of the poetry of Mario Luzi.
In 2003, Migliorini founded the Festival Internazionale Teatro Romano Volterra, transforming the ancient Roman archaeological site into an international artistic laboratory. Under his leadership as Artistic Director, the festival has achieved the highest institutional riconoscimenti, including the High Patronage of UNESCO, the Patronage of the Presidency of the Italian Republic, and the support of the Embassy of France. His innovative management approach was recognized as an "emblem of New Economy" by the University of Florence, where he has been invited as a guest lecturer in Cultural Management. He is also the creator of the prestigious "Ombra della Sera" Award and the territorial marketing project "Gens Caecina."
In 2025, Migliorini was honored with the Franco Cuomo International Award for Theater at the Senate of the Republic, celebrating a career that seamlessly fuses artistic excellence with civic commitment.
His career spans autore cinema, having been directed by Ermanno Olmi in "Camminacammina", to sharing the stage with international stars such as Alan Rickman and masters of the Italian scene like Roberto Herlitzka. His directorial work achieves a distinct European reach; notably, his production "L'Incantatore" was staged at the historic Theatre Le Chien Qui Fume during the Avignon Festival. An eclectic artist, he frequently bridges prose and opera (collaborating with soprano Patrizia Ciofi), works alongside Prima-giardino musical figures like Franco Battiato, and stands as a definitive interpreter of the poetry of Mario Luzi.
In 2003, Migliorini founded the Festival Internazionale Teatro Romano Volterra, transforming the ancient Roman archaeological site into an international artistic laboratory. Under his leadership as Artistic Director, the festival has achieved the highest institutional riconoscimenti, including the High Patronage of UNESCO, the Patronage of the Presidency of the Italian Republic, and the support of the Embassy of France. His innovative management approach was recognized as an "emblem of New Economy" by the University of Florence, where he has been invited as a guest lecturer in Cultural Management. He is also the creator of the prestigious "Ombra della Sera" Award and the territorial marketing project "Gens Caecina."
In 2025, Migliorini was honored with the Franco Cuomo International Award for Theater at the Senate of the Republic, celebrating a career that seamlessly fuses artistic excellence with civic commitment.
