The Maids

The Maids was a theatre production by Teatr Akne, Poland, based on the play by Jean Genet.

Zofia Kalinska directed it, while performing the role of Madame.


Information

(Objekt ID 31477)
Object type Production
Produced by
Based on The Maids by Jean Genet
Audience Adults
Language Polish
Keywords Theatre, Drama
Duration 60 minutes
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The Maids by Teatr Akne was performed in large parts of Europe and visited Norway in 1990.

Source:

Elsa Kvamme's private archive, donated by Elsa Kvamme.03.11.2008

Contributors (5)
Name Role
Jean Genet – Playwright
Zofia Kalinska – Direction
Hanna Wietrzna Bednarz – Actor (Tjenestepike)
Zofia Kalinska – Actor (Madame)
Tereza Pawlowicz Stokowska – Actor (Tjenestepike)
Performance dates
January 6, 1990Scenen, Valkyrien Teater visiting performance
January 5, 1990Scenen, Valkyrien Teater visiting performance
January 4, 1990Scenen, Valkyrien Teater visiting performance
1990Teateretasjen i Avant Garden , Rosendal Teater visiting performance
Press coverage

Steinar Wiik, Maktkamp i mørke  (literally: Power battle in the dark), 05.01.1990, Aftenposten [Oslo]:
"Here, the power play between the two and the one finds a many-faceted, subtle expression. During the whole of the performance the stage lies half dark, both disturbing and alluring, and lit candles all over contribute to the increased intimacy of the performance. [..] The strong visual characteristics of the performance make it easy to understand, also if one doesn't master Polish."