The workshop is focused on the play "Villa Dolorosa - Three birthday failed" of the young German playwright Rebekka Kricheldorf, based on the Three sisters by A. Cechov. It is lead by the theatre director Roberto Rustioni. The workshop consists on the following steps: - reading of the play - attending the show Villa Dolorosa directed by Roberto Rustioni, production Fattore K, at Teatro Vascello in Rome, from 5th to 13th October 2015. - analysis of the play and its theatrical staging (characters, scenes and relationships) in comparison with the text by A. Cechov. The third step of the workshop consists in 2/3 hours per 3 or maximum 4 days and is organised in the premises of the participating school. Age of the students: 16 years old or more (high school). Participation in the workshop is free. The tickets for the show will be available for a reduced price.