LMTA THEATRE DAYS 2019: Performance “Charon”

2019 March 14, Thursday, 19:00

LMTA Balcony Theatre (Gedimino Ave. 42, Vilnius)

LMTA THEATRE DAYS 2019: Documentary Performance “Charon”

Director: Kristina Trinkūnaitė 
Composer: Justina Trinkūnaitė-Sungailienė
Operator: Vytenis Jankauskas
Music performed by Justė Burškaitytė
Performers: Giedrė Kederytė, Kristina Trinkūnaitė
Partner:  „Atviras ratas“ (Open Circle Theatre) 

Description: 
In the ancient Greek mythology, Charon is a creature that sails souls of the deceased across the river of death to the world of the dead.  This task is still performed nowadays –  not by mythical creatures but by ordinary people who volunteer to stay near those who are about to leave this world.  
Charon, a documentary performance, is based on stories told by the staff, volunteers and patients of a hospice, a palliative care hospital.

Duration: 60 min.

Première: 2018 May 17, LMTA Slushko Palace, Room 208.

All events of the festival are free-of-charge.

Limited seating available. Priority tickets (“Balkono žetonai”/“Balcony chips”) will be distributed 30 min before the beginning of the of the play at the location of the event.