„Faust”
A 2-act dance performance based on Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s two-part drama of the same name (1797–1806, 1824–1831).
The performance includes works by W. A. Mozart, F. Chopin, A. Pärt and their fragments.
Choreographer – Robert Bondara (Poland)
Conductor builder – Modestas Barkauskas
Conductor – Tomas Ambrozaitis
Assistant conductor – Giedrius Vaznys
Set designer and costume designer – Martyna Kander (Poland)
Assistant of the costume designer – Gustė Paškauskaitė
Video projection artist – Jagoda Chalcińska (Poland)
Light artist – Karolina Gębska (Poland)
In key roles:
Faust – Yan Malaki
Old Faust – Arshak Gyozalyan
Mephistopheles – Danylo Butenko
Margarita – Daria Verovka
Margarita’s brother – Mykhailo Mordasov
Elena – Iryna Suslo
The dance performance “Faust” is one of the creative projects dedicated to the 200th anniversary of the Musical Theater in Klaipėda. It was based on Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s philosophical tragedy “Faust”, written in 1797–1831, thus reflecting the period during which the German Theater in Klaipeda developed and was established.
The chrestomathy story of Dr. Faust is told here in the language of dance. Legendary 16th century the alchemist and scientist Faust was known as far back as William Shakespeare, but he was best known for his philosophical drama by J. W. von Goethe. When she appeared, Faust became a popular character in music, art, film and theater. People who are relentless, constantly looking for the meaning and happiness of life, and who are determined to sacrifice important things in the name of being able to see the future, are still called Faustian.
“Faust” was staged in Klaipėda by Polish dancer, choreographer and pedagogue Robert Bondara.
The door opens 1 hour before the event
Event duration 2 hours (one break)