Six Characters in Search of an Author

"Six Characters in Search of an Author" is a play by Luigi Pirandello that explores themes of reality, identity, and the nature of theater. It features six fictional characters who enter a rehearsal room, seeking an author to tell their story and resolve their unresolved lives. The characters are trapped in a limbo between fiction and reality, highlighting questions about how stories are created and the nature of truth. The play challenges traditional theatrical conventions by blurring the line between actors, characters, and audience, encouraging reflection on the relationship between life and art.