“TO YOU, COMPASSIONATE VIRGIN”: FORIO, WHERE EVERY STORY BECOMES A MEMORY TO CHERISH

On Friday, June 12, 2026, at 9:30 PM, as part of the celebrations in honor of Saint Vito Martyr and the 30th Anniversary of the Coronation of Our Lady of the Libera, the Fantasynapoli APS Association presents “To You, Compassionate Virgin”, a captivating historical and artistic costume-theatre experience.

The event will unfold through 22 scenes performed by more than 80 actors, extras, and dancers along a route that begins at Piazza San Gaetano and leads to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Libera, passing through Via dell’Olmo and the heart of Forio’s historic center.

It will be an emotional journey through faith, tradition, and collective memory, bringing to life authentic stories, testimonies, and episodes from Forio’s past. The performance is the result of extensive historical research inspired by the writings of historian Giuseppe d’Ascia in his work “History of the Island of Ischia”.

Stories of men and women, of resentment but above all forgiveness, of devotion and hope, preserved in the heart of the community and passed down through generations, will move, inspire, and help rediscover the profound bond between the people of Forio and their beloved Madonna della Libera.

Assistant Director: Elisabetta Maschio
Original Soundtrack and Music: Maestro Gianvito Di Maio
Choreography: Maestro Manuela Iacono
Musical Atmosphere Designer: Maestro Silvano Trani
Costumes: Polvere di Stelle
Audio and Lighting Services: RMS by Francesco Rando
Recording, Mixing and Editing: DM Recording Studio by Gianvito Di Maio

Written and Directed by Gaetano Maschio

A unique experience that will immerse the audience in a powerful blend of art, spirituality, and memory beneath the maternal mantle of the Virgin Mary.

Join us on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 9:30 PM.

Departure from Piazza San Gaetano.