"The Headlands” unfolds within the labyrinth of human imagination."
The Headlands - I luoghi della mente is a gripping contemporary noir that twists the boundaries of memory, identity, and truth. Fusing theater with cinematic elements, the production invites the audience into a world where nothing is quite as it seems.
At the heart of the story is Henry, a young investigator determined to uncover the mystery of his father’s unsolved murder. As he dives into a maze of family secrets and lies, he confronts the fragile nature of memory itself, revealing a truth that’s elusive and haunting. With a diverse cast and a narrative that weaves elements of true crime with deep psychological insight, The Headlands challenges the stories we tell about ourselves and the memories we cling to.
Written by Chinese-American playwright Christopher Chen, an Obie Award winner based in San Francisco, the script explores the hidden psychological patterns behind complex power structures, merging naturalism with absurdist theater in kaleidoscopic dramatic structures.
The production premiered on January 10th 2025.
Credits
Direction: Simone Ferrari and Lulu Helbæk
Set & Costumes: Simone Ferrari & Lulu Helbæk, Eleonora Peronetti
Light Design: Pasquale Mari
Music: Teho Teardo
Associate Light Designer: Gianni Bertoli
Video Design: Leandro Summo
Assistant Director & Acting Coach: Fred Santambrogio
Filmmaker: Marco Misheff
Translation, adaptation: Simone Ferrari and Lulu Helbæk
Creative Team Assistant: Kamilla Yanbukhtina
Dramaturgy Consultant: Giorgia Conigliaro
Production: Teatro Biondo Palermo in collaboration with Foll.ia
Credits
Direction: Simone Ferrari and Lulu Helbæk
Set & Costumes: Simone Ferrari & Lulu Helbæk, Eleonora Peronetti
Light Design: Pasquale Mari
Music: Teho Teardo
Associate Light Designer: Gianni Bertoli
Video Design: Leandro Summo
Assistant Director & Acting Coach: Fred Santambrogio
Filmmaker: Marco Misheff
Translation, adaptation: Simone Ferrari and Lulu Helbæk
Creative Team Assistant: Kamilla Yanbukhtina
Dramaturgy Consultant: Giorgia Conigliaro
Production: Teatro Biondo Palermo in collaboration with Foll.ia