MATTEO

DESTRO.

The mask simplifies, rendering readable and immediate
the movements of the soul

On this website you will find information about my research and my activities as a theatre creator and pedagogue.
There are pages dedicated to shows, masks and workshops.
More information regarding the three month school "ATELIER Mask Movement Theatre" can be found here: www.ateliermatteodestro.com
Please contact me if you would like further information, or to sign up for my newsletter with information about classes and shows.

see more

WORKS

WORKSHOP

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

THE THEATRE MASK
7-day intensive

INTERNATIONAL LAB/SCHOOL
Three month training program 2026

from January 5th to March 29th 2026

San Miniato - Italy

INFO

Applications for the 2027 edition open on 1 January

San Miniato - Italy

9-15 July 2026

- The actor, the director and the playwright

through the way of the mask

- Introduction to the pedagogy of

ATELIER Mask Movement Theatre

Spots are fully booked a waiting list is open

.

INFO

THE MOVING PRESENCE

7-day intensive

Princeton University Program

open exclusively to Princeton students

THE NEUTRAL MASK

fundamentals of movement-based theatre

Shanghai - China

25-31 August

Workshop organized by Open Door Theatre

info and application

Sam: chenshengyusam@qq.com

DEVISING CLOWN

Shanghai - China

03-09 September
Spots are fully booked

INTERNATIONAL LAB/SCHOOL

Advance program 2026

San Miniato - Italy

from September 21st to November 1st 2026

This program is open only to those who have already completed the three-month program and have received an invitation from the team.
Spots are fully booked a waiting list is open