Petronio Peça livremente extrahida do romance Quo Vadis de Henryk Sienkiewicz

A vibrant tableau of ancient Rome comes alive in this witty theatrical piece, where the flamboyant poet Petronio presides over a bustling household filled with colorful servants, philosophers, and ambitious nobles. The opening scene brims with clever banter as Petrono debates gods, medicines, and love with his confidant consul Marcos, while the household’s slaves attend to his extravagant tastes. Through sharp dialogue and a parade of larger‑than‑life characters—from a charlatan philosopher to a scheming Nero—the play sketches a society where illusion and ambition intertwine.

The humor is rooted in Petronio’s sarcastic outlook on the world, his disdain for false deities, and his tangled personal affairs that hint at deeper entanglements. Listeners are treated to a lively mix of satire, philosophical musings, and the everyday drama of a Roman household on the brink of political intrigue. The first act sets the stage for a comedic clash of egos, loyalties, and secret desires, promising an entertaining journey through the glittering yet precarious world of ancient power.