Our team
In agreement with the Adamo family, DA productions was conceived as a multidisciplinary project to honour the memory and artistic legacy of Denise Adamo. Reflecting this broad vision, the company brings together a passionate group of young collaborators from different backgrounds and fields of training. Each member of the team contributes a unique combination of personal and artistic experience, creating added value across the many aspects of the creative process — from production and directing to dramaturgy and performance, as well as management and audience engagement. Together, they form the backbone of the project, united by a shared desire to promote an artistic practice capable of transcending borders and cultures.
Creative &
Production Team
ANDREA SAINATI (He/Him)
Founder and Artistic Director of DA productions, Andrea is an Italian actor with international experience. Trained at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and East 15 Acting School in London, he was recently selected by director Barbara Houseman to join an advanced research and training programme under her guidance. He has also recently made his debut as part of the original cast of Gogol’s Underdogs, written by Ryan McBryde and directed by Pelagie-May Green at the Corbett Theatre in London.
GIULIA PALAZZO (She/Her)
Producer, researcher, manager and assistant director for all DA productions’ Italian projects. Giulia holds a BA in Music and Performing Arts and a Master’s degree in Film Production, Screenwriting and Marketing from “Sapienza” University of Rome. She has gained experience as both a production assistant and assistant director across a variety of fields including theatre, film, television and radio. She is currently completing a PhD at the University of Camerino, focusing on Innovation in Film and Television Design. Giulia is also Founder and Artistic Director of the non-profit theatre organisation Step Into The Sun Project, with which DA productions collaborates on the development of social impact initiatives.
FEDERICA TADDEI (She/Her)
Producer and Development Officer for DA productions across both Italian and UK projects. Federica is an actress, producer, writer and theatre manager originally from Rimini. Based in London since 2019, she graduated from the BA Acting programme at East 15 Acting School in 2024. She co-produced the 2023 edition of IF – International Festival of Original Work and has been working for the past two years as Theatre Manager at the Corbett Theatre.
MARK DIAZ (He/Him)
Director, performer, choreographer and dramaturg with extensive international experience, Mark is a multidisciplinary artist originally from Los Angeles. He holds a degree in Theatre Studies from Columbia University and an MA in Directing from East 15 Acting School in London. With a wide-ranging background that includes Shakespeare, physical theatre, Japanese theatre traditions, mime and tribal dance forms, Mark brings to DA productions a unique artistic and cultural perspective. He has studied and worked in twelve countries across three continents (America, Europe and Asia). His recent credits include collaborating with Eugenio Barba at the Odin Teatret in Denmark and directing Once on Rumspringa at the Bush Theatre in London.
KRISTINA VALERI (She/Her)
Head of Communications and Media for DA productions. Originally from Rome, Italy, Kristina also holds British and Slovak citizenship, reflecting the international profile of the company. She trained as an actress at East 15 Acting School in London and made her stage debut last year on the European tour of The Unfortunate Adventures of Pierrot. She is currently involved in several creative projects and divides her time between the UK and Italy.
DELIGHT PANNAPAS (She/Her)
Social Media Manager at DA productions, Delight is a Thai actor based in London. She trained at Rose Bruford College and is currently completing her studies at East 15 Acting School. Before moving to the UK, she worked professionally in Thailand across a wide range of stage and screen projects. In 2025, she appeared in two new productions as part of London’s IF Festival — where she also co-directed Not Quite Adulthood — and more recently made her debut in the world premiere of Gogol’s Underdogs at the Corbett Theatre. Alongside her acting career, Delight is also a visual artist, regularly developing her practice as a painter. Her multidisciplinary background plays a key role in shaping the company’s digital presence, bringing a strong artistic sensibility and a distinctive visual identity to the team.
VERA PIMENTEL (She/Her)
Originally from Lisbon, Portugal, Vera is an actor who supports our Social Media Team as a Content Creator. She began her career as a child actor, appearing in several successful Portuguese films, before relocating to London to undertake formal professional training. Active across film, theatre, and television, her recent credits include the debut of her first original work Not Quite Adulthood — which she wrote, directed, and performed in — as well as joining the original cast of Gogol’s Underdogs. Besides acting, Vera has a strong passion for writing, photography, and yoga. With solid professional experience as a social media manager and content creator for brands and professionals, she brings a valuable combination of creativity, strategic vision and an international outlook to the development of our social media presence.
PAOLO STUCCHI (He/Him)
Official photographer for DA productions. Paolo has over a decade of professional experience in the performing arts industry and has photographed some of the most influential actors in the Italian film scene. Alongside a strong professional collaboration, he shares a longstanding personal connection with the company and our mission. Paolo will oversee the visual documentation of all DA productions projects, both in Italy and internationally. He currently lives and works in Rome.
ELISA ADAMO (She/Her)
Originally from Pisa (Tuscany) and now based in Milan, Elisa has several years of experience in the consumer credit sector, where she specialises in the planning and management of marketing strategies. Within DA productions, she serves as the project’s official liaison with APIC – Associazione Pazienti Italiani Colangiocarcinoma. She oversees all communications with the organisation, keeping it regularly informed about the development of the company’s projects and philanthropic goals. Elisa also manages donations made in memory of her sister Denise, which are directed to APIC in support of cancer research. She graduated with honours in Economics and Business from the University of Pisa and currently lives and works in Milan.
ALICE TACCI (She/Her)
Promoter of the events organised in memory of Denise Adamo, Alice is also originally from Tuscany. She graduated with top honours in Nursing from the University of Parma and was subsequently appointed to a permanent position within the University Hospital of Parma. Personally and emotionally connected to the mission of the project, Alice represents a key reference point for the ethical vision at the heart of DA productions. She supports the company by developing initiatives aimed at preserving and sharing the legacy that lies at the core of the organisation.
