Come le foglie

In a grand Milanese salon that feels both sumptuous and eerily vacant, a household is in the throes of packing and departure. Servants bustle among leather‑upholstered chairs, travel bags, and the clatter of sliding doors, while an impatient bell rings, announcing yet another arrival. The scene is set for a lively comedy that captures the chaos of a family on the brink of change.

At the heart of the story is Giovanni Rosani, a seasoned patriarch whose life is turned upside down by his much younger second wife, Giulia, and a cast of relatives—Tommy, the restless son; Nennelle, the diligent niece; and Massimo, the eager nephew. Their interactions with a quirky troupe of servants, painters, and acquaintances spark witty exchanges, revealing the tensions between age, ambition, and affection. The characters’ quirks and misunderstandings drive the humor, painting a vivid portrait of domestic life in early twentieth‑century Italy.

Through sharp dialogue and clever situations, the play unfolds as a bright, four‑act comedy that explores how love, duty, and vanity intertwine when a family confronts the inevitable passage of time.