Lithuanian regional theatres launch new performance seasons

Lithuanian regional theatres are launching new seasons with diverse programming. The Alytus City Theatre is beginning its 37th season under the theme ‘Temperature’, exploring the boundaries of physical and emotional comfort through the works of four directors, including Romanian director Catinca Drăgănescu.

A key premiere for Alytus is the production of ‘Witch and Rain’ (Ragana ir lietus), based on the novel by Jurgos Ivanauskaitė, directed by Milda Mičiulytė. The play is scheduled for October 2 and 3.

Meanwhile, the Telšiai Žemaitė Drama Theatre is starting its season despite ongoing reconstruction work. Director Deividas Rajunčius describes the season as a search for humanity. The season kicks off on September 19 with the premiere of ‘The God of Slaughter’ (Skerdynių dievas), directed by B. Tserediani. The theatre will also host the 5th ‘teatRADIMAI’ theatre festival and the 4th ‘ŠOK‘as’ professional dance festival.