Incanto Productions

06/28/2025

It’s a Wrap! What a Magical Chapter! ✨

We are thrilled to share that The Italian Fairy has been featured in The New York Times!

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/28/nyregion/simona-rodano-italian-fairy.html
This special recognition celebrates not only our work, but also the incredible opportunity schools give us to bring joy, Italian language and culture to life to the students in America.

Thank you to all the schools, teachers, families, organizations, institutions and friends for believing in our mission and opening doors to imagination, storytelling, and the beauty of Italy.

Your support makes it possible for dreams to fly, and sometimes, even land in the pages of the New York Times. 💫

11/24/2024

There is something truly magical about witnessing students participate in our bilingual and multilingual events with such enthusiasm and joy. Their engagement and excitement serve as a powerful reminder of the transformative impact of learning through music, theater, and storytelling.

Edutainment has the unique ability to educate, inspire, and unite—breaking down barriers and fostering understanding across cultures and languages. Watching these young minds embrace new ideas and celebrate diversity lifts our hearts and reinforces our vision of a brighter, more connected world.

Together, through the arts, we can continue to empower the next generation to learn, grow, and make that vision a reality.

C'è qualcosa di veramente magico nel vedere gli studenti partecipare ai nostri eventi bilingue e multilingue con tanto entusiasmo e gioia. Il loro coinvolgimento e il loro entusiasmo ci ricordano quanto sia importante il mondo della scuola e l’apprendimento attraverso la musica e il teatro.

“L’edu-tainment” ha la straordinaria capacità di educare, ispirare e unire—abbattendo barriere e promuovendo la comprensione tra culture e lingue diverse. Vedere questi studenti abbracciare nuove idee e celebrare la diversità colma i nostri cuori di speranza e rafforza la nostra visione di un mondo più luminoso e connesso.

Insieme, attraverso l’arte, possiamo continuare a dare potere alle generazioni future affinché imparino, crescano e trasformino questa visione in realtà.

11/21/2024

Incanto Productions was honored to provide audio, lighting, and stage design services for TEDx Yorkville. It was a true pleasure collaborating with a great team of professionals in the field of edutainment and we’re delighted to have contributed to the success of a great event. The experience was inspiring, rewarding and productive!

11/01/2024

Some of our Incanto performers joined the “SJP HUNTING HOUSE” at St. John’s Preparatory School in Astoria NY . It was WONDERFUL!!! Inspiring young actors is part of our mission!

10/25/2024

Simona Rodano aka The Italian Fairy and the amazing Incanto performers! What a memorable moment on 5th Avenue celebrating the 80 th Columbus Day Parade!

06/27/2024

Children are the purest forms of soul, their innocence mirrors the beauty of art, the beauty of diversity and the essence of Love.

I bambini sono la parte piú pura dell'anima, nella loro innocenza si riflette la bellezza dell'arte, la bellezza della diversità e l'essenza dell'Amore.

PS 242- Young Diplomats Magnet Academy
Harlem, New Consulate General of Italy in New York IACE Italian Language Center

03/07/2024

We couldn't be more proud and delighted to collaborate with an incredible cast chosen for the reopening of “Sempreverde” Edumusical. Working closely with Marco Barberis of Punto Rec Studios (Torino, Piemonte), we are thrilled to announce that “Sempreverde” has become the first go-green edumusical for schools in the USA that study Italian language.

We are back and excited to embark on a journey, presenting “Sempreverde” in its bilingual version at various prestigious venues starting March 12, 2024, including the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center in New Jersey, the Playgroup Theatre in White Plains, the Queens Theatre in the Park in Queens, the Bayway Arts Center in East Islip, and the Suffolk Theatre in Riverhead (multilingual version).

The choreographies for this production are crafted by the talented Giorgia Picano while Christian Tourdot handles the video mapping, and Johna Mancini (E la Nave va - Federico Fellini) designed the props and costumes ( paper costumes by Mizuko Kaji, plastic and water props by Sarah Levasseur) . Co-directed by Andrew Rasmussen, this collaborative effort aims to bring authentic and original works to the younger learners, inspiring them to explore our beautiful country and learn the language.

Si parte!! 🇮🇹💚🤍❤️
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02/22/2024

We are thrilled to share with you some exciting news about Incanto Productions! We are expanding our reach to colleges, offering workshops and events in collaboration with the world language departments.

This expansion aims to provide students with enriching experiences that foster a deeper connection with language and culture. Through our workshops and events, students will have the opportunity to engage with immersive language learning activities and cultural experiences, enhancing their overall academic journey.

We are excited to collaborate with colleges and their world language departments to bring edutainment to students.

Stay tuned for further updates on our upcoming workshops and events. If you have any questions or would like to discuss potential collaborations further, please don't hesitate to reach out!

February 2024, marked a vibrant celebration of Italian culture as the renowned Italian Carnival journeyed to Suffolk County Community College. The event was hosted by Incanto Productions, a distinguished theatrical company dedicated to authentic creative works for educational purposes. It aimed to p...

02/20/2024

I am thrilled to share with you the exciting news that "Sempreverde" will be reopening in March 2024. This captivating educational production will embark on a journey across five theaters, aiming to astonish and inspire students who are learning Italian.
What makes this reopening even more special is the debut of a multilingual version of Sempreverde, which will be staged for the first time at the Suffolk Theatre. Featuring an extraordinary ensemble of globally renowned actors and dancers hailing from Italy, this groundbreaking approach will enhance the audience's experience, promoting diversity and inclusivity in language acquisition and cultural appreciation.
"Sempreverde" has always been a labor of love, aiming to foster a deeper connection with Italian language and culture while offering a memorable theatrical experience. With this reopening, we are excited to continue our mission of education and entertainment, reaching even more students and communities than before.
Stay tuned for further updates as we prepare to embark on this exhilarating journey with Sempreverde. Together, let's celebrate the power of language, culture, and the arts to inspire and unite us all. ❤️

Sono entusiasta di condividere con voi la fantastica notizia che "Sempreverde" edumusical riaprirà a Marzo 2024. Questa affascinante produzione educativa intraprenderà un viaggio attraverso cinque teatri, mirando a stupire e ispirare gli studenti che stanno imparando l'italiano.
Ciò che rende questa riapertura ancora più speciale è il debutto di una versione multilingue di “Sempreverde”, che sarà messa in scena per la prima volta al Suffolk Theatre. Con un ensemble straordinario di attori e ballerini italiani, questo spettacolo promuove la diversità e l'inclusività nell'apprendimento linguistico e nell'apprezzamento delle diverse culture.
"Sempreverde" è sempre stato un lavoro d'amore, per mantenere un legame profondo con la lingua e la cultura italiana all’estero, offrendo nel contempo un'esperienza teatrale memorabile. Con questa riapertura, siamo entusiasti di continuare la nostra missione di educazione e intrattenimento, cercando di raggiungere sempre più studenti e comunità.
Restate sintonizzati per ulteriori aggiornamenti mentre ci prepariamo a intraprendere questo entusiasmante viaggio con “Sempreverde”. Insieme, celebriamo la bellezza delle lingue, della cultura e delle arte in un mondo che deve nutrire la pace e la bellezza.

Incanto Productions Company has announced the reopening of 'SEMPREVERDE: EVERGREEN,' a bilingual (Italian-English) edu-musical designed for schools and families.

02/16/2024

The youth! The 🇮🇹language! The arts in Education! The ingredients for a successful day💚🤍❤️
La gioventú! La lingua italiana! L’arte nell’educazione! The ingredienti per una giornata D.O.C!

Renowned actress, singer, and educator Simona Rodano, known affectionately as The Italian Fairy, recently visited Monsignor Farrell High School thanks to Mr. Lou Tabacco (President of Monsignor Farrell High School) and Mrs. Loretta Drogon, igniting excitement and enthusiasm among students for the le...

05/07/2023

Proud of Simona Rodano who has received the AATI ( Association of American Teachers of Italian) award today! The “ Dante Alighieri” Award 🙏🧚‍♀️🇮🇹❤️ Dante Alighieri, the famous Italian poet of the Late Middle Ages, was known for his deep appreciation and love for the arts. Arts in Education are invaluable. Art educates.
We wish to acknowledge and express our gratitude to the educators, students, family, and friends, as well as performers and directors from Italy and the USA who have supported our artistic visions and works for many years. This award represents the culmination of our collective efforts to bring beauty into the world through art, and we are honored to share it with all of you. The IP Team. 🇮🇹Orgogliosi di Simona Rodano che ha ricevuto il premio “ Dante Alighieri” da parte dell’ Associazione degli insegnanti di Italiano americani Long Island, New York. Dante è conosciuto anche per il suo grande amore verso la poesia e verso tutte le forme d’arte. Desideriamo esprimere tutta la nostra gratitudine agli educatori, agli studenti, alla mia famiglia e agli amici, nonché ai tanti artisti provenienti dall'Italia e dagli Stati Uniti che hanno sostenuto le nostre visioni artistiche e le nostre opere per molti anni. L’arte è preziosa ed educa. Questo premio rappresenta il culmine dei nostri sforzi collettivi per portare la bellezza nel mondo attraverso l'arte, e siamo davvero felici di condividerlo con tutti voi. Il Team di Incanto 🇮🇹❤️🇮🇹