Tale of the theater. Letters to friends. III
Continuation.
The first was "The Idiot" on the small stage DATS Like this year, in 1989. Then I went to this theater of despair - in other Moscow theaters on this day there was nothing interesting for me. But I had somewhere to be reduced the same girl from the city of Smolensk. Four hours passed like an hour. It is a pity that I do not see in contemporary playbill for this performance is reviewed again.
In May 2008, we Natalia (ex-girlfriend from the city of Smolensk), went on "Karamazov" at Mayak. Hall is full even on weekdays. This performance, which is all - powerful text, famous actors, добротная direction, the active development of the plot. At the same time takes a few lines of love (drama). You are trying to figure out who had actually killed the father Karamazov (a detective?). Alas, the ending of the performance somewhat muddled - so, you should read the book to find out how it really was. And for some reason occasionally the audience laughing heartily. Is it comedy? No, because the level of jokes too high. Prior to the performance and during intermission on the street is a military brass band. Nice! In short, very easy to browse and fascinating spectacle. In addition, you will hear several world-famous aphorism of Dostoevsky and be able to enjoy them. Duration of the performance of more than 3 hours (one intermission). Looks a maximum of 2 hours. Recommended sites - 1-4 a number of stalls in the middle.
In July 2008 we went to Natalia on "Devils" in the "Contemporary". Hall is full even on weekdays. Initially, I did not like - the impression that the 3-hour film director Andrzej Wajda want to quickly read the entire text of the book - so fast talking artists. This is a minus. Text Dostoevsky requires a slow thoughtful reading. It was easier, as I read this book in one breath while resting on about. Samui (Thailand). Consequently, I knew what the artists say. But gradually the situation sorts itself out. Of course, the play was removed from the existing lot in the novel - not enough time. Pity. But the storyline saved. Then you can write the same thing, like about "The Brothers Karamazov. Just great!
Duration of the performance of more than 3 hours (one intermission). Looks a maximum of 2 hours. Recommended sites - 4-5 a number of stalls in the middle (not closer! Scene is high).
What's the matter? While at the different actors and directors and various theaters and times, the outcome of one - excellent! One hundred percent hit in 4 number! Performances for the mind and the heart. My only conclusion - the text is everything. No text - no play. There is a plot - there is a strong performance. Of course, in the presence of professionals.
Recommended! We now want to see ALL of Moscow performances by F. Dostoyevsky. You have not heard, where there is "Crime and Punishment"? They say that this is a very exciting detective story and psychological thriller "in one bottle." And besides dramatic love!
To be continued ...
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