As part of a multi-semester initiative, the musical “The Reawakening of the Gods” continues to be the core and engine of an international collaboration between Montclair State University (Inserra Chair in Italian and Italian American Studies, Musical Theatre Program, the Cali School of Music) and Savatteri Produzioni, a musical theater company based in Italy.
The next phase for Spring 2026 includes the auditions and rehearsals of the musical now available in English translation, followed by a Reading on campus (March 27). The call for the Summer 2026 internship in Sicily is also open (form coming soon)
The musical “The Reawakening of the Gods,” written and directed by Maestro Marco Savatteri, is a unique show that celebrates the timelessness of Greek mythology and its tensions (peace/war, love/hatred, generosity/selfishness, tragedy/comedy, gravitas/lightness). Through a lyrical and incisive script that combines acting and singing with refinement, and through magical make up, costumes and head pieces, this musical is at once a pleasantly accessible introduction to Greek gods and goddesses and a reflection on their powerful topicality in our world. Designed to be presented with an immersive format (ancient theaters, archeological sites, etc.), “The Reawakening” has proven to be incredibly adaptable thanks to Savatteri’s creativity: its tapestry of seamlessly woven vignettes has convincingly morphed into a stunningly beautiful tableau vivant on a small stage in NYC in 2024. It now comes to Montclair State as a Reading, which will be based on an ABRIDGED VERSION of the script, accompanied by a small musical ensemble of MSU students and faculty, and for the first time presented in English as part of an effective interdisciplinary collaboration on our campus.
To participate in the Reading, students should plan on:
- Applying through this GOOGLE FORM by Sun. Feb. 15 to share personal information, a max 2-page resumé, and a video. The video is expected to be of good audiovisual quality, max 5 minutes long, and to contain the performance of a song that according to the student reflects his/her vocal skills, whether from the opera or musical repertoire s/he is familiar with.
- If selected, submitting a spoken and/or sung video in English from “The Reawakening,” and booking a Zoom call with Maestro Savatteri here for a live audition (slots are available between Feb. 22 and 27). This video is expected to show both voice and acting skills, since the show embraces both.
- If selected, studying the relevant sections of the script in March up to March 17, when pre-rehearsal will start with Ryan Kasprzak (Chair of the Musical Theater Program) (place, days and times TBA)
- Attending the rehearsals with Marco Savatteri March 22-25, every day from 6 to 10pm (place TBA)
- Performing in the Reading on Fri. March 27 (time and place TBA)
This Reading is the current culmination of a multi-part project which started with Marco Savatteri’s on-campus visit in March 2025: a workshop and auditions held back then resulted in the selection of three MSU students as part of a paid internship entailing the performance in the musical in Sicily (Valley of the Temples of Agrigento) for the Summer 2025 season. In October 2025, Savatteri visited Montclair State again to illustrate the Summer 2025 experience and plan the next phase of Spring 2026 leading up to the Reading in English, thanks to the translation of 2025 intern Brianna Coppolino with the supervision of Prof. Marisa Trubiano, as part of an Italian Translation class.
And the project is already advancing towards the next phase: the Summer 2026 paid internship. For information about the requirements and auditions, click here.
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Interested in a paid internship that allows you to perform in an immersive musical presented in the enchanted Greek archeological site of the Valley of the Temples (Agrigento) in Summer 2026? The internship starts in late June, entails rehearsals for roughly a month, and a series of on-site performances in Italian all the way until mid- to late August. The internship’s sponsor (Inserra Chair) covers airfare and provides a stipend in the form of a scholarship for tuition reduction, while Savatteri Production offers lodging.
Students will be able to audition on March 29th 10-12pm at Montclair State University campus. Please fill out the INTERNSHIP FORM by March 25 in order to be considered for an audition on Sat. March 29. Priority will be given to students who speak Italian, have taken Italian classes, or plan on doing so in May-June 2026.
Note that students selected for the Reading will not need to audition for the internship. They just need to communicate their interest in being considered for the internship by filling out the INTERNSHIP FORM by March 25.