This a special interview with Italian actress Anita Giovannini, who was very excited to talk about her upcoming one-woman stage show entitled Anita Luna, which she wrote and will star in. Besides showcasing her multi-dimensional character, she will be showcasing her static trapeze skills. However, what really makes this a special interview with Anita, is that it’s her very first interview in English. In light of that, this will surely expose her to a new fanbase, particularly in the United States, where she plans to bring her show in the near future.

The most unique faucet of Anita’s stage show is her aforementioned aerial silk acrobatics. She spends a good portion of her shows climbing and suspending herself from two aerial fabrics hanging high overhead from the theater rafters. She does a range of aerial maneuvers, narrates and sings, sometimes while completely upside-down, a few meters above the stage floor. Last year, while in New York, Anita decided to begin training on the flying trapeze, which she says she immediately fell in love with and she plans on incorporating into her act in the near future.

To say Anita has a bright and energetic personality is an understatement. Listen to my interview with her and you’ll hear for yourself. She has a very upbeat, positive attitude, not only about performing, but also about life, and even death, itself. Oh, and I neglected to tell Anita our Skype interview was going to be audio only, so there was no need for her to be “camera ready” when we talked. So, since she anticipated being on video as well as audio, she went to the trouble of getting dolled-up. However, Anita efforts didn’t go to waste, because the above photo was taken during our interview of November the 5th and is here for all see.

November 5th full interview with Anita Giovannini

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