Francesca Schinzani is an art and theatre scholar and researcher based in Italy. She holds a degree in Performing Arts from the University of Bari, where she focused on the dynamics of militant theatre criticism in Italy. Her research interests include the aesthetics of performance in public space, with particular attention to festivals. Since 2022, she has been a regular collaborator with Santarcangelo Festival, and since 2024, with Teatro Kismet / TRIC Teatri di Bari.