Luigi Squarzina (Livorno, 18 February 1922 – Rome, 8 October 2010) was an Italian director, playwright, and actor, a central figure in Italian theatre of the second half of the 20th century. In 1952, he co-founded the Teatro d'Arte Italiano with Vittorio Gassman, for which he directed a memorable production of Hamlet. His career was marked by his directorship of major institutions, including the Teatro Stabile of Genoa from 1962 to 1976 and later the Teatro di Roma. His rigorous and intellectual directorial approach was distinguished by his critical reinterpretation of the classics (from Shakespeare to Goldoni and Pirandello) and his focus on contemporary playwriting. As an author, he wrote significant works such as *L'Esposizione Universale* and *Tre quarti di luna*, exploring social and political themes with an incisive style. Over the course of his long artistic career, he received numerous prestigious awards, including the Feltrinelli Prize from the Accademia dei Lincei in 1998 for his fundamental contribution to the Italian stage.