Teatro del Cerchio

What Teatro del Cerchio does

Teatro del Cerchio is a Parma-based Italian non-profit theater company (Associazione di Promozione Sociale, APS) founded in 2004, operating as an integrated cultural enterprise combining theatrical production, performing-arts education, and festival programming. It serves multiple segments including adult theater audiences, families with children, students aged 3 to 18, adult acting trainees, and primary and secondary schools in the Parma province. The organization claims to operate the largest theater school in the province (Piccola Scuola di Teatro) and has accumulated over twenty years of continuous activity, with performances, courses, and community engagement spanning Parma, Emilia-Romagna, and beyond.

The company's product portfolio centers on two seasonal programs — Stagione di Prosa (adult drama) and Stagione Ragazzi (children and youth) — supplemented by the Spazi d'Ozio EcoFestival, a free-admission summer festival combining theater with environmental themes. Educational offerings span a three-year acting curriculum, a three-year cinematic acting program (Cinema Mon Amour), age-segmented children's workshops, teen programs, technical courses in phonetics, diction, and directing, and intensive seminars. Signature artistic work includes La Peste, a 36-minute immersive one-on-one performance adapted from Camus, and an award-winning catalog of original fairy-tale adaptations and dramatic productions. Technical infrastructure was modernized in 2024 with PNRR-funded LED lighting upgrades (project TOCC0003895). Ticketing operates through a physical box office and the Live Ticket online platform (partnership launched 2023).

Revenue mechanics blend three streams: transactional ticket sales at €5 to €15 per ticket, recurring course tuition of €250 to €580 annually per student, and substantial public grants. Disclosed 2024 public funding totaled approximately €117,000 from the Ministry of Culture (FUS €50,500), Regione Emilia Romagna (€20,500), and Comune di Parma (€46,000), supplemented by PNRR grants for ecological transition, Fondazione Cariparma foundation support, and 5x1000 tax-deductible donations. Distribution combines direct box-office sales, the Live Ticket e-commerce platform, and the Teatro Nel Territorio school-outreach program. The company operates from a single headquarters in Parma (via G. Belli 6/A) with a core team of approximately 12 to 15 members spanning artistic, administrative, teaching, and technical roles.

Name

Teatro del Cerchio

Legal name

Teatro del Cerchio APS

Website

https://teatrodelcerchio.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Teatro del Cerchio is a Parma-based Italian non-profit theater company producing adult and children's theatrical seasons, operating the Piccola Scuola di Teatro (the province's largest), and running educational programs and festivals serving community audiences, families, schools, and aspiring performers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Theater

NAICS

Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (711110)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Classical & Contemporary Theatre (Plays/Drama) (MPAGABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Theater & Performing Arts Venue Operations (Playhouses, Opera Houses) (MPAGALAB), Theatre Services & Design (Scenic/Costume/Props/Stage Management) (MPAGABAO)

Keywords

• Theatrical performances
• Theater education
• Performing arts
• Community theater
• Immersive theater

Headquarters

HQ city

Parma

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from sale of tickets to theatrical performances. Standard tickets 15€, reduced tickets 10€ (under 18/over 65), youth card 5€. Children's season performances typically at 17:00, prose performances at 21:00.
2. Theater School Courses: Three-year acting programs, cinematographic acting courses, technical courses, seminars and workshops generating annual revenue from tuition fees ranging from €250-580 plus insurance
3. Public Funding and Grants: Significant government funding from Ministry of Culture (FUS contributions €50,500 in 2024), Regione Emilia Romagna (€20,500 in 2024), Comune di Parma (€46,000 in convenzione), and 5x1000 donations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Teatro del Cerchio is a Parma-based theater company that produces and stages live theatrical performances for adults (Stagione di Prosa) and children (Stagione Ragazzi), hosts the annual Spazi d'Ozio EcoFestival, and operates the Piccola Scuola di Teatro, a three-year acting and theater education program for children, adolescents, and adults. It also produces signature immersive works such as La Peste and runs community-facing initiatives like Dietro l'angolo and Teatro Nel Territorio.

Product overview

Teatro del Cerchio is an Italian theater company (APS - Associazione di Promozione Sociale) based in Parma, operating as both a performance venue and production house. The company offers a multi-faceted portfolio comprising two main theater seasons (Stagione di Prosa for adults and Stagione Ragazzi for children), the annual Spazi d'Ozio EcoFestival for families, and the Piccola Scuola di Teatro which provides structured three-year acting programs, technical courses, workshops, and seminars for all ages. Productions include both the company's own dramatic and children's works as well as hosting touring companies. The portfolio integrates performance programming with educational services, creating a comprehensive theater ecosystem that serves both audiences and aspiring performers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Piccola Scuola di Teatro: Theater school offering courses for adults, adolescents, and children, including acting, technical courses, and seminars - the largest theater school in the province of Parma
• Spazi d'Ozio
• Stagione di Prosa
• Stagione Ragazzi
• Teatro Nel Territorio
• Dietro l'angolo

Products and services

• Stagione di Prosa (Drama Season) Year-round theatrical season of adult-oriented prose performances, plays, and dramatic productions staged at the Parma theater venue. Performances typically at 21:00.
• Stagione Ragazzi (Youth Season) Seasonal programming of children's and youth theater performances including fairy tale adaptations, puppet shows, and interactive productions for young audiences. Performances typically at 17:00.
• Spazi d'Ozio EcoFestival Annual summer festival for children and families combining theatrical performances with environmental sustainability themes, featuring free outdoor performances.
• Piccola Scuola di Teatro Structured theater school offering three-year acting programs, cinematic acting courses, technical courses, workshops, and seminars for children ages 3-13, adolescents 14-18, and adults. Largest theater school in the province of Parma.
• La Peste (Immersive One-on-One Performance) Signature immersive theatrical experience adapted from Albert Camus' novel, conducted one spectator at a time for 36 minutes, offering a novel one-on-one performance format.
• Teatro Nel Territorio School theater program serving primary and secondary schools in Parma and province, providing technical and artistic support for schools to create and perform original theatrical works.
• Dietro l'angolo Showcase initiative providing a venue for local theater companies in Parma and surrounding areas to present their work, now in its tenth edition.
• Produzioni Prosa (Own Drama Productions) Original and adapted dramatic productions for adult audiences, including reinterpretations of classic plays and original works, which form part of the prose season.
• Produzioni Ragazzi (Own Children's Productions) Original children's theater productions featuring fairy tale adaptations, original works, and educational performances for young audiences, performed as part of the youth season.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20 years of continuous operation with growing community impact
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Live TicketcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023Online ticketing platform partnership enabling digital ticket sales with seat selection functionality for Teatro del Cerchio performances. Partnership announced in 2023.
• Ministero della Cultura (Ministry of Culture)coreOthersAnnual FUS (Fondo Unico per lo Spettacolo) contributions totaling €50,500 in 2024 for theatrical production and programming support.
• Regione Emilia RomagnacoreOthersRegional government funding under L.R. 13/99 for theatrical programming and production, €20,500 in 2024.
• Comune di ParmacoreOthersMunicipal funding of €46,000 in 2024 for cultural activities in convention, plus additional project-specific support for programs like 'Educare alle differenze'.
• Fondazione CariparmacoreOthersFoundation providing funding for Spazi d'Ozio EcoFestival 2026 through Bando Sostegno (R)Esistente recognition.
• Unione Europea - Next Generation EU / PNRRcoreOthersEuropean Union funding through Next Generation EU PNRR program for ecological transition, specifically project TOCC0003895 for LED lighting upgrades.
• Istituti Scolastici di Parma e ProvinciamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnerships with most schools in Parma province for Teatro Nel Territorio school theater program and educational projects.
• Various Theatrical CompaniesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with various theatrical companies for coproductions and guest performances, including Meridiani Perduti, TeatroE ETS, Teatro Blu, and others for specific productions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Teatro Stabile di Torino: Major Italian stable theater institution producing drama seasons, hosting international productions, and running educational programs. Comparable as a publicly funded Italian theater with both production and education arms, though at significantly larger scale and geographic reach than Teatro del Cerchio.
• Teatro di Roma: Multi-venue Rome-based theater institution with national-scale productions, educational initiatives, and substantial public funding. Comparable as a publicly supported Italian theater operating prose/educational programming, though at metropolitan scale rather than Parma-regional focus.
• ERT - Emilia Romagna Teatro Fondazione: Regional theater foundation covering Emilia-Romagna with multiple venues and a broad production repertoire spanning drama, dance, and contemporary work. Comparable as a publicly funded Italian theater institution drawing on the same regional government funding source (Regione Emilia-Romagna) and serving overlapping audiences.
• Piccolo Teatro di Milano - Teatro d'Europa: Italy's leading permanent repertory theater with multi-venue programming including drama, international co-productions, and an associated school. Comparable as a publicly supported Italian theater institution with both production and educational programs, though operating at substantially larger scale and national/international scope.

Direct peers

• La Baracca - Testoni Ragazzi: Bologna-based children's theater company with a strong school and production program, comparable to Teatro del Cerchio's Piccola Scuola di Teatro and Stagione Ragazzi. Both are mid-sized Italian theater organizations focused on children's/youth productions with associated educational programs.
• Fontemaggiore: Perugia-based theater company running a structured theater school alongside children's productions and seasonal programming. Closely comparable business model combining theater education (school) with both adult and youth productions, similar scale and structure.
• Accademia Perduta / Romagna Teatri: Emilia-Romagna-based theater company known for children's theater productions and educational programming. Directly comparable geographic and segment focus — producing young-audience theatrical works and educational projects within a similar scale and regional Italian market.
• Teatro Verde: Rome-based theater specializing in productions for children and families with a dedicated seasonal programming model. Comparable to Teatro del Cerchio's Stagione Ragazzi and Spazi d'Ozio festival in producing age-appropriate theatrical content as a core business.

Regional players

• Teatro Due Parma: Contemporary theater venue based in Parma operating alongside Teatro del Cerchio in the same local market. Comparable because both present contemporary prose/drama seasons and educational programs to Parma audiences, although Teatro Due operates at a larger institutional scale with EU project funding.
• Teatro Regio Parma: Historic Parma opera house presenting a lyric/opera season with substantial public funding support. Relevant peer because both rely on Parma's public cultural ecosystem, public funding streams, and Parma-resident audiences — although Teatro Regio operates in a far higher scale and category (opera vs. prose/youth theater).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles14 records

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