Saving Teatro Valle, Rome’s Oldest Theatre

Rome’s oldest theatre, Teatro Valle, is at risk of shutting down; another casualty of the Italian government’s attempt to slash debt. So actors and performers have taken over the venue and are holding open mic poetry readings, skits and musical performances to save the theater from the chopping block. Megan Williams reports from Rome.

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