THE CHINESE

Tuesday, July 3 
Summer Stage, 9:30 p.m.  

Maja Todorović 
THE CHINESE 
City Theatre Podgorica (Montenegro) 
Kotor Festival of Theatre for Children (Montenegro) 
Nikola Đurković Cultural Centre (Montenegro)
Duration: 85 min. | Age: 12+ 
*revue program

Directed by: Anja Suša 
Set design: Zorana Petrov 
Costume design: Maja Mirković 
Music: Igor Gostuški 
Cast: Goran Slavić, Jelena Simić, Emir Ćatović, children choir – group Little Stars 

The Chinese, a play by Maja Todorović, touches many sensitive spots of our (post) transitional traumas, whose biggest victims are the children, the protagonists of this story. This seemingly simple tale about a new friendship between a boy and a girl and finding a grain of sense and meaningfulness in a world full of prejudice, which lacks recognition and understanding of others and those who are different, reflects a far more complex issue in contemporary society, one that is not inclined towards sensitivity and honesty – a society that, above all, resents weakness. This is a story about love, friendship, and imagination. This is a story about a wizard – the Chinese – who has the ability to see a colorful world with different eyes. This is a story about modern times, but also a reminiscence of another time, one we did not forget, nor will we ever. This is Goran’s, Jelena’s, and Emir’s story. And mine. And yours, too. 
 

Anja Suša