VU theatre play “The promised”. XXVI INTERNATIONAL FORUM OF UNIVERSITY THEATHRES “ANBO CODE”

“THE PROMISED”
VILNIUS UNIVERSITY DRAMA THEATRE
Based on William Shakespeare’s tragedy “Romeo and Juliet”
Directed by Felicia Feiferė, Designed by Nadezhda Gultiaeva, Choreographer Agnė Rickevičienė, Fight scene coordinator Vilen (Moreno) Arutiunian

Vilnius University Drama Theatre’s production “The Promised” is an in-depth analysis of the legendary tragedy “Romeo and Juliet”, which is aimed at revealing new aspects of the famous play that have not been highlighted until now. The play invites us to delve deeper into the complex mechanisms of family roles, rooted in the sins of the past, which are a shadow not only on the parents but also on their children.

Duration 2 hours. 30 minutes without a break

The Forum is an annual event that brings together the university theatre community since 2000 and will be held for the 26th time this year. It brings together academic young people interested in theatre for a common theatre activity, organizes showcases of performances, gives them the opportunity to get to know each other, to interact and exchange experiences. The Forum is always dedicated to a theme or an important anniversary, with the aim of drawing public attention to social, cultural, civic and heritage issues relevant to young people.

One hundred years ago, Antanas Gustaitis, an aeronautical engineer, built a Lithuanian airplane at his own expense and named it “ANBO”. The Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania proclaims 2025 as the Year of ANBO and the Year of Lithuanian Aviation Creators.

The interesting, inspiring and tragic story of the Lithuanian aviation creators is worthy of no film, book or play. By dedicating this forum to the centenary of the ANBO and the Year of Lithuanian Aviation Creators, we are not only trying to draw attention to the glorious beginnings of Lithuanian aviation between the wars, but also to find links to the present.

The mystery of what the designer aviator Antanas Gustaitis encoded in the name “ANBO” remains unsolved. His contemporaries, Lithuanian pilots, interpreted it as Antanas wants to be in the air. Others see in the name a combination of the names of the designer himself and his wife: Antanas and Bronė. Or is it the DNA code of a youthful, creative, patriotic personality, which allows one to achieve significant results in any sphere with diligence and stubbornness, to “make mountains fall”?
What do you think? Maybe you can find the answer by attending the Forum performances? We are waiting for you!