To reach the heart and imagination of an audience, one must be simple. But simplicity is no easy feat in the art of the theater. It demands absolute precision, long experience, and—without question—tremendous talent. Nuova Barberia Carloni meets all three of these demands and achieves what few shows manage to pull off simultaneously: it sparks the imagination, brings delight, and inspires a touch of anxiety regarding the risks taken by the performers. The jury chose to honor a project built around three barbers, but above all, three actors, mimes, and clowns of incredible ability. Theater—written with a capital T—here expresses its gratitude to Teatro Necessario: to a theater that is necessary. Truly necessary.