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Year 2019

Year 2019

My Game

Everyone has a game or pastime that inspires them. The monodrama performed by Anastasiia Miedviedieva is a bittersweet game with her own life, decisions, and goals. Awareness of one’s problems becomes an act of art. Let’s take a step back and see our wonderful imperfections. Our paradise doesn’t have to be sad. Not everything needs to be serious. Every game has its rules. There’s only an empty space and us—the players. It’s worth playing to change your perspective.

My Game is an original piece that humorously and lightly explores the struggles of making choices. It’s a unique and ordinary meeting between the director and the actress, a blend of their experiences and sensitivities. My Game is Nastia’s story about herself—what brings her joy, what pains her, what she loves, and what she cannot tolerate. She shares memories of her childhood, theater studies (even showing her diploma to the audience), travels, resolutions, dreams, and choices—all with self-deprecating humor.

The performance included moments of laughter and spontaneous applause but also reflective and emotional scenes. At one point, the actress shed tears and asked the audience to sign her petition to the President of Poland for Polish citizenship. Her connection to Poland, through Goleniów, was evident and unquestionable. Her story was met with a standing ovation.

  • Director: Daniel Jacewicz
  • Cast: Anastasiia Miedviedieva
  • First Performance Date: January 12, 2019
  • Last Performance Date: September 28, 2019
  • Number of Performances: 6

Exit

Exit is the first original play by Theatre Brama’s adult group, developed during workshops led by Anastasiia Miedviedieva and Lesja Szulc. The work gave the participants a chance to distance themselves from their daily lives—home, work, and children. Through workshops, rehearsals, and performances, the group found solace, a moment of introspection, and the opportunity to delve into themselves.

The play addresses issues significant to the participants, such as their lives being dominated by obligations, responsibilities, and routines. In a blind alley of life’s relentless race, a group of close yet unfamiliar people meet, let go of the futile chase, and face their unfulfilled dreams, abandoned ideals, and themselves. Used to “no-exit” situations, they search for the courage to listen to their hidden desires and believe in miracles. EXIT is always there. EXIT is everywhere.

  • Directors: Anastasiia Miedviedieva, Lesja Szulc
  • Cast: Renata Łabaj, Jolanta Musialska, Emilia Rosińska, Anna Staszczyszyn, Anna Szczerba, Tadeusz Mil, Grzegorz Rutkowski, Łukasz Tunkiewicz
  • First Performance Date: February 23, 2019
  • Last Performance Date: October 2019
  • Number of Performances: 8

Positivo

The play Positivo is another original production by Theatre Brama, inspired by the 2017 performance Psyrcle by the international group of Brama volunteers.

Description:
“Are you plagued by headaches caused by chronic stress? Lower back pain? Struggling with addiction? Do you want to develop the ability to manage emotionally stable relationships? Are you afraid that subconscious feelings of regret, aggression, and/or vulgar sexual fantasies might take control of your life without your knowledge? Do you need help discovering and exploring your core motivations in a safe environment free of mockery and shame? Shame prevents you from being yourself. Suppressed anger or tears spill out uncontrollably. Join our therapeutic group to learn how to combat your deepest desires and needs according to societal norms and standards.

Note: Participation in this performance should be consulted with your doctor.”

  • Director: Daniel Jacewicz
  • Music: Jacek Gałkiewicz
  • Cast: Jennifer Crissey, Bettina Harz, Aleksandra Ślusarczyk, Patryk Bednarski, Maciej Ratajczyk, Wojciech Rosiński, Oliwier Szałagan
  • Original Cast: Jennifer Crissey, Aleksandra Ślusarczyk, Patryk Bednarski, Oleh Nesterov, Francesco Lucio Pileggi, Wojciech Rosiński, Oliwier Szałagan
  • First Performance Date: March 29, 2019
  • Last Performance Date: November 29, 2019
  • Number of Performances: 4

10th Longings Festival

Each edition of the Youth Theatre Festival Longings evolves and changes. In 2019, the event included competition performances, theater and music workshops, cultural discussions, and nights filled with music and fire, along with candid conversations about theater led by excellent jurors. The festival was created by youth for youth.

Participating groups included: Teatr Planeta M, Teatr Poświęcony, Midraszowy Teatr Żydowski, Teatr Spotkań Wielu, Delta Theatre, Teatr im. Stefana Batorego, Teatr Tetraedr, Teatr Imponderabilia, Teatr Nieoetykietkowani, Tymczasowa Grupa Teatralna „Wypadek,” Teatr Martwej Wyobraźni, and Teatr Wiatrak. Out-of-competition, Teatr Forma performed as the previous year’s grand prize winner.

The jury awarded the main prize to Teatr im. Stefana Batorego for their play 5 Women of God. The four-day festival was full of emotions and unforgettable moments.

20th Bramat Festival

Marking two decades, the Goleniów Theatrical Meetings BRAMAT became a citywide celebration. Organized by Theatre Brama with involvement from children, youth, EVS volunteers, adults, and seniors, the festival offered a magical space to escape daily struggles and enjoy culture, art, and meaningful conversations.

9th EVS

The EVS program saw changes in 2019, allowing Polish participants to join. Theatre Brama welcomed six volunteers, including three from Poland.

Awards

Daniel Jacewicz, a figure central to Poland’s off-theater movement, received the Meritorious for Polish Culture medal from the Minister of Culture. Additionally, he was honored as “Culturalist of the Year” by Polish Radio’s Program 3 for his impactful work, including Human Mosaic.

Statistics:

  • Events: 47
    • Performances: 28 (Ghost Dance – 7, My Game – 6, Exit – 1, Positivo – 4, others – 10)
    • Concerts: 12 (Social Dance – 6)
    • Other Events: 7