Due to the constant violation of Articles 75 and 76 of the Polish Constitution by all those in power conditioned by their wealth or the functions they hold at the central and local levels. Referring to the history of injustices, exclusion, and a belief that private property is not more important than human rights.
What would happen to Agnieszka today? The heroine of “Man of Marble”, a legendary activist artist who fought for justice and truth? Would she still be fighting for those who were excluded, or would she be benefiting from what the transformation brought about?
Would she still be directing?
Referring to Bertolt Brecht's “Threepenny Opera” and fantasizing about Andrzej Wajda's never-completed third film from the “Man...” series, the creators invite you to a Gala, a magnificent Gala filled with glamour, splendor, shine and artificial zircons. Since the era of musical performances finally arrived, we can't be left behind! Dear entertainment, now “The Theater that gets in the way” will show its claws! Unfortunately, the Gala is about poverty, so it won't be very cheerful (but it will be a bit).
In “Man of Paper...” the creators inquire about what it's like to live in Poland when you truly have nothing. What consequences have been brought upon us by our beliefs in individualized myths and narratives that became widespread in the nineties?
What should we sing about today and in what manner, given that we see how art is being used for political and business purposes everywhere around us? Where is the ethical boundary of our decisions when we are aware of the powerful manipulation tools we know how to operate, regardless of whether we are artists, journalists, politicians, businessmen, or activists?
Can we build a just, honest society that is compassionate and sensitive, if its foundations are continually laid on the ruins of what we have taken from the poorest, who often lack the opportunity to even oppose it because we (often with disdain and disgust) do not want to hear them?
Production
Powszechny Theatre in Warsaw
Creative
directing – Jakub Skrzywanek
libretto – Piotr Grzymisławski, Jakub Skrzywanek
texts of songs – Jaś Kapela
music – Karol Nepelski
set design and lighting director – Agata Skwarczyńska
choreography – Agnieszka Kryst
costumes – Tomasz Armada
vocal coach – Anna Serafińska
video – Artur Sienicki
director's assistant – Bazhena Shamovich
sound director – Kuba Sosulski
stage manager – Zuzanna Rucińska