Nemmeno un bacio: Dramma in tre atti e un epilogo

The drama opens in a sun‑drenched villa on the outskirts of Naples, its rooms furnished with wicker and painted in lively, multicolored hues that suggest a carefree summer. Into this bright setting arrive the De Planes couple, a middle‑aged man and his much younger wife who move and speak in perfect synchrony, hinting at a bond that is both intimate and oddly staged. Their purpose is to meet Clotilde Carmineti, a formidable lady whose presence seems to command the household’s attention.

Around them gathers a vivid cast: Enrico, a earnest young seminarian son of the Carmineti family, the witty Nanetta, the enigmatic Rossana, and several other women whose lives intersect in the garden’s shadows. As conversations swirl and subtle accusations surface, the play explores the expectations of love, honor, and power within an Italian aristocratic circle—setting the stage for a tangled story that will stretch across years, all without a single kiss being exchanged.