VOLUNTARILY MANDATORY An interactive absurd comedy

Naujasis teatras presents the absurd play VOLUNTARILY MANDATORY. When we run from the past – it chases us, but what if we stopped and... turned to face it?

This is an experiential performance (tragicomedy) set in the Soviet era. It is full of absurd elements, songs, laughter, and (perhaps) even tragedy. During this interactive performance, you will have the opportunity to step out of your comfort zone and look into your deepest fears. Who am I? When am I? When am I free? Would I dare to look like a fool in the eyes of others just to be able to say that I am truly living?

Scriptwriter and Director Šviesa ŠULC

PROGRAM

For the solemn meeting dedicated to the commemoration of the great october anniversary

SPEECHES:

1. Head of the "Buratinas" House of Culture, Vida Jonovnovnovna (act. Šviesa Šulc) – greeting speech: "Summary of the Five-Year Plan completed in three years. Redistribution of the saved two years of work for the new five-year plan" (if we don't forget).

2. Pioneer troop chairmen Mykolas (act. Oskaras Dainovskis) with his sister Marytė (act. Justina Platakytė), who is not there, but could have been, or who is there, but could have not been; and Zosė Antosė (act. Austėja Kazlauskaitė or act. Rugilė Katiliūtė) – greeting speech: "Analysis of scrap metal and waste paper collection" and commemorative gifts for the participants (everyone).

3. Guest from the Center, Political Agitator Jekaterina Ivanovna (act. Božena Burokienė or act. Loreta Raškevičiūtė) – excerpt from the speech: "...Comrades, long live October, November, and other months, including the shortest one – February... (long, continuous applause, turning into an ovation).

CONCERT

Local singer (cross-tenor) Zenonas Kanareikinas (act. Laurynas Bertulis), a guest from the far edge of our country with a dance group named (without vowels) "Blt glbn".

Top secret agent Antanėlis Vincovičius (guard) or Stefanija Stepanovna (act. Artūras Bardzilauskas or act. Božena Burokienė). P.S. Be careful. Think about what you say.

CATERING FOR PARTICIPANTS (do not take away uneaten food!)

You will be served by buffet lady tiotia Zina (act. Laura Aga) and cleaner Jadzė (act. Onutė Stanevičienė).

Food is improved: compote is not diluted, sausages contain meat, and even tiotia Zina herself can be very pleasant "under the counter".....