Mica Hadar

​The monologue 'Duse’s Fever' written and performed by Mica Bagnasco is a fifty minutes one woman show about the life of legendary Italian actress Eleonora Duse, as told from the prospective of the woman who served her and shared her obsessions; Nina, her dresser. Duse was Chekhov’s muse, Shaw's inspiration, Ibsen’s champion, Bernhardt's better and first female on the cover of Time Magazine.

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Reviews​​

“Mica is one smashing and charismatic actor. Her piece “Duse’s Fever” is both poignant and humorous; best theatrical piece ever written so far about the great Italian actress Eleonora Duse."

- Tina Packer (Actor, Artistic Director, and Author of "Women of Will")  

 

It's a Doozy!

"Ms Bagnasco was entrancing in the role of Nina, Duse’s dresser, this delightful one woman show should not be missed."

- Entertainment addict in NYC

 

Mica Bagnasco is dazzling in telling the story of the indomitable diva Eleonora Duse through her dresser Nina…letting us into a reality as dramatic and poignant as any of the roles Duse portrayed on stage. Bagnasco shines in her moments of beautifully sincere rage."

- Show Business by Rebecca Jones

 

Mica Bagnasco gives an excellent performance in this “one woman" show. She commends our attention throughout various moods and emotions."

​- BroadwayBox.com

 

"Ms Bagnasco is a talented, most attractive actress."

- Mark Druck from TB 26 - New York

 

"The great ' Duse's Fever ' is a textbook example of how to write an interesting one-person historical play. Mica Bagnasco is a luminous and interesting actress...a brilliant piece.

- WOR-TV

 

" Tour de force is not a term used lightly by this critic, but Bagnasco's characterization of Nina, Duse's dresser, is just that - a compelling and at times deeply moving performance.

- UPI - United Press International - Frederick M. Winship