Empuzjon

based on the novel by Olga Tokarczuk

Duża Scena 1h 45 minutes, no intermission Premiere date 12/05/2023

Grupa mężczyzn stojących na scenie, w centrum oświetlony mężczyzna z wyciągniętą do przodu lewą ręką


Is it a coincidence that Mieczysław Wojnicz’s arrival at the sanatorium in Görbersdorf coincides with a certain mysterious death? Why everybody willingly talks about every other topic here, but not about missing people? What are the residents of the Guesthouse for Gentlemen afraid of? A young patient hesitantly enters a territory occupied by men convinced of their wisdom. After all, every meeting, where Schwärmerei liqueur is lavishly served, is a perfect opportunity to discuss art or philosophy, and ultimately the superiority of men over women. Meanwhile, the gravestones in the nearby cemetery turn out to be disturbingly similar. Perhaps all tirades are merely an attempt to conceal the fear of a mysterious force responsible for the death floating in the air? The clock is ticking, the forest surrounding the sanatorium is getting more and more ominous, the first November full moon is approaching, the damp air is permeated by the stench of decay, and Wojnicz still doesn’t know why all eyes (not only those of humans) are on him.... And why is that disturbing voice coming out of every possible nook and cranny? Has anyone else heard it? Where should one look to see the hidden face of the local landscape?

Cast

Empuza
Mateusz Znaniecki
Mieczysław Wojnicz
Michał Piotrowski
Wilhelm Opitz
Marcin Gaweł, Grzegorz Przybył
Thilo von Hahn
Mateusz Smoliński
Walter Frommer
Dariusz Maj
August August
Krzysztof Strużycki
Longin Lukas
Marcin Szaforz
doctor Semperweiß
Wiesław Sławik
Wojnicz’s father
Artur Święs
Rajmund, Hans Castorp
Jakub Fret
Sebastian Krysiak, Piotr Sobota, Jerzy Śpiewakowski, Robert Witkowski, Paweł Kwiecień, (during the play 12-14/05/2023 in Katowice)

Creative and production team

adaptation and direction
Robert Talarczyk
music
Wojciech Kilar (arranged by Adam Wesołowski)
stage design, costumes, lighting design
Katarzyna Borkowska
choreography
Kaya Kołodziejczyk
dramaturgy
Miłosz Markiewicz
video art
Wojtek Doroszuk
illusionist preparation
Paweł Kwiecień
literary consultation
prof. Ryszard Koziołek
assistant directors
Michał Piotrowski, Mateusz Worek
stage manager
Dagmara Habryka-Białas
prompter
Anna Kandziora
sound production
Grzegorz Maj, Franciszek Borgiel
lighting production
Maria Machowska, Piotr Roszczenko
video production
Szymon Suchoń
production management
Małgorzata Długowska-Błach
technical production manager
Maciej Rokita
production assistant
Justyna Pankiewicz (STUDIO teatrgaleria)
assistant production manager
Dorota Damec

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