Year 2000

Premiere of The Party

The premiere of The Party, Teatr Brama’s seventh production, took place on April 14, 2000, in the performance hall of the Youth Culture and Sports Center (now Goleniów House of Culture). The original cast included Michał Wąż, Marek Kościółek, and Paweł Danilewicz.

Sławomir Mrożek’s The Party tells the story of three adventure-hungry farmhands who break into a recreation hall, expecting to find a lively party. However, the hall is empty, and as the characters cannot suppress their irrational need for entertainment, they cycle through logical contradictions, frustration, and aggression.

In the program, Daniel Jacewicz thanked the actors for their commitment, which, in his words, exceeded his expectations. The play won awards at the Regional Review of Amateur Theater Groups in Nowogard, the West Pomeranian Amateur Theater Review in Świdwin, and the third prize at the “Proscenium” Student Theater Festival organized at the STU Theater in Kraków.

The Party is Teatr Brama’s longest-running production. In 2010, the cast changed, with Michał Wąż replaced by Maciej Ratajczyk. Guest actors included Mariusz Tarnożek, Hubert Biczkowski, Stefan Królczyński, and Krzysztof Gmiter.

The production was known for the actors’ dynamic performances and was described as:

• “a men’s locker room after gym class,”
• “the boys are on drugs,”
• “total madness,”
• “I feared for my life.”

The play remains in the repertoire, with each performance shaped by the venue, providing a unique experience every time. Over the years, various incidents have occurred during performances—elements of the set were smashed to pieces, Marek Kościółek dislocated his shoulder during one show, and more. Today, despite being in their forties, Paweł and Marek still bring 200% energy and youthful vigor to the stage.

• First performance date: April 14, 2000
• Last performance date: October 6, 2018
• Number of performances: 81

II BRAMAT

September 15–17, 2000. The second Goleniów Theater Meetings (BRAMAT) were organized on a grand scale, drawing large crowds to both the audience and the stage. The festival featured theaters from Kraków, Legionowo, Sanok, Poznań, Ostrołęka, Gryfino, and Binino. Special guests included Arkadiusz Buszko and Jan Peszek.

Some events were held outdoors, making them more accessible to residents. BRAMAT became an opportunity for locals to engage with theater in a fresh, unprecedented way. It was more than just a series of artistic events—it was a space for connection, conversation, and community integration. Discussions around the bonfire lasted until dawn.

Jan Peszek remarked on the Goleniów audience:
“The audience in Goleniów was lively, intelligent, witty, and fantastic. I’ve performed in metropolitan centers where audience reactions were far more provincial than in places like Goleniów.”

Peszek left a dedication on the dressing room wall: “Brama, crystallize yourself.” During renovations, the inscription was covered up—perhaps one day it will be revealed again.

Statistics:

• Events: 39, including:
  • Performances: The Party – 26, The Soldier of the Queen of Madagascar – 2, Other – 3
  • Concerts: Actor’s Song Evening – 1
  • Other events: 7