Premiere of the performance “Dormitory of the Poultry-Farm” held in Kyiv

On November 15, the premiere of the performance “Dormitory of the Poultry-Farm” took place on the Small Stage of the Lesya Ukrainka Theatre in Kyiv. The performance is directed by Valentinas Masalskis, written by M. Nastaravičius, and performed by students and graduates of LMTA’s Erasmus partner institution – the Kyiv National I. K. Karpenko-Kary University of Theatre, Cinema and Television. LMTA associate professor and scenographer Renata Valčik contributed to the scenography, creating the visual concept of the work.

After presenting a sketch of the performance at the Culture Factory (Kultūros fabrikas) in Klaipėda at the end of summer, LMTA Klaipėda Faculty professor Valentinas Masalskis continued the creative process in Kyiv, where rehearsals with students and graduates of the Kyiv National I. K. Karpenko-Kary University of Theatre, Cinema and Television lasted for an additional two weeks. Supported by the theatre troupe Amantes, founded by alumni of the Kyiv university, the creative team hopes to present the performance in Ukraine, Lithuania, and other European countries.

According to director Valentinas Masalskis, the performance is his modest contribution to Ukraine’s victory, and the play “Dormitory of the Poultry-Farm” deeply reflects the country’s current context, exploring themes of loneliness, longing, lost homes, and the daily lives of a fragile community of women shaped by the realities of war.

The premiere in Kyiv began unusually – the audience was informed that in the event of an air-raid siren, they would have to move to an underground shelter, but the performance would continue. The airstrike that hit Kyiv the night before had become part of everyday reality.

After the performance, audience members shared impressions about the strong connection they felt with the stories portrayed on stage. They said the performance touched their hearts – despite revealing the hardships of daily life, it radiates human warmth and hope.

The project is supported by the Erasmus+ programme.

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