More than three hours long, the graduation performance features Henrik Ibsen’s play “The Wild Duck” without cuts, lsm.lv reported.
Viesturs Kairišs and actress Ieva Segliņa assigned the roles for the Dailes Theatre 10th Studio production.
“Our goal was simply to go in the absolutely opposite direction and ensure complete psychological theatre,” Kairišs told lsm.lv.
The staging requires students to tackle large psychological roles rather than hiding behind singing or movement skills. The production runs for over three hours, giving audiences a look at the training process.
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“Young people in this way, by changing roles, learn to take from each other, learn how to build a line in a team, to build a single character,” Segliņa told lsm.lv. She serves as a director’s assistant and pedagogue for the course.
“We specifically made everyone play certain roles, regardless of who can or cannot,” Kairišs told lsm.lv. The cast has spent four years in training at the Dailes Theatre 10th Studio.
“Man bija ļoti grūti tikt pie šiem tēliem, kas šķiet tik tālu no manis,” Daniela Žilinska told lsm.lv about the challenge of reaching characters far from her own personality.
“Ir jāspēj iedomāties, kā tas ir, kad tev mirst meita,” Tomass Deinis told lsm.lv regarding the emotional weight of the production.
“Mums katram bija savs uzdevums, savs pārdzīvojums, kuru mēs ietvērām savā lomā un, kā Segliņa mums teica, lai mēs sevi tērējam,” Sintija Ceplauska told lsm.lv.
Frequently Asked Questions
What play did the Dailes Theatre 10th Studio select for their graduation?
The students chose Henrik Ibsen’s psychological drama “The Wild Duck” for their final graduation performance, lsm.lv reported.
How long is the graduation performance?
The production runs for more than three hours and is performed without cuts, according to lsm.lv.
Who directed the production?
Viesturs Kairišs directed the staging alongside assistant and pedagogue Ieva Segliņa, lsm.lv reported.
What comes next for the students after four years of study?
“Par šo jautājumu es domāju jau četrus gadus un komentārus es nesniegšu!” Kairišs told lsm.lv when asked about the future of the studio graduates.
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