Director: Árpád Schilling / Performers: Martynas Berulis, Andrius Bialobžeskis, Matas Dirginčius, Nerijus Gadliauskas, Giedrė Giedraitytė, Simona Grigoryan, Ina Kartašova, Karolis Kasperavičius, Aleksas Kazanavičius, Viktorija Kuodytė, Janina Matekonytė, Dalia Morozovaitė, Lukas Petrauskas, Aušra Pukelytė, Saulė Emilija Rašimaitė, Gintautė Rusteikaitė, Matas Sigliukas, Saulius Sipaitis, Gediminas Storpirštis, Simonas Storpirštis, Jonė Šadeikė, Dovilė Šilkaitytė, Paulina Taujanskaitė, Vytautas Taukinaitis, Neringa Varnelytė, Donatas Želvys / Script: Árpád Schilling / Assistant to the dramaturg: Justas Tertelis, Urtė Rudzytė / Stage and costume designer: Renata Valčik / Composer: Martynas Bialobžeskis / Lighting designer: Audrius Jankauskas / Choreographer: Vesta Grabštaitė / Voice teacher: Renata Gilienė / Assistant director: Matas Makauskas
Árpád Schilling
Travelers
Part of Voices Berlin Festival
- Theatre
Lithuanian /
with German and English surtitles /
120 mins.
What is life if we cannot sing freely? In “Travelers,” renowned Hungarian director Árpád Schilling takes the ensemble of the Lithuanian Youth Theatre on a choral journey through space and time. Improvisation and song become a caravan of community – searching for meaning, freedom and connection.
“Travelers” is the third production by renowned Hungarian director Árpád Schilling at the Lithuanian Youth Theatre. This time, he brings together nearly the entire ensemble to create a performance that tells the story of theater itself — through the journey of a creative community across generations. It explores what connects and divides individuals, what fades with time, and what remains. Built through improvisation and grounded in song, the piece becomes a living choral metaphor for a traveling community.
“We need something that unites us. Something more than fear or pride — not language, not flags, not history. A shared understanding that we exist for one another, that we are human… A choir in time and space. People caught between interests and values — the more interests, the fewer values, and vice versa. The choir, like a caravan, moves forward, constantly finding new meaning. Because we must live. And we must sing. What is life if we cannot sing freely?”
— Árpád Schilling
Árpád Schilling is an internationally acclaimed theater and film director. He studied at the Budapest Academy of Theatre and Film Arts and founded the Krétakör Theatre in 1995 — an independent company that became known across Europe for its bold, politically engaged, and socially conscious productions.
Schilling has won numerous awards, including the Hungarian theatre critics' prize in the "up-and-coming professional" category in 1999, the Stanislavski Prize from Moscow in 2005, the Légion d'honneur from the French Ministry of Culture in 2008 and the Europe Theatre Prize in the New Theatrical Realities category in 2009.
Schilling’s work often addresses issues of democracy, human rights, and the abuse of power. Due to his outspoken criticism of Hungary’s right-wing government and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, he has faced increasing political pressure and restrictions. As a result, Schilling is no longer able to work freely in his home country and now continues his artistic work abroad, particularly in Western Europe and the Baltics.
Cast
Dates
Past
Credits
Production: Jaunimo Teatras (Vilnius).
Location
HAU1
Stresemannstr. 29, 10963 BerlinThere are two marked parking spots in front of the building. Access to the Parkett by means of a separate entrance with lift when necessary. Barrier-free restroom facilities are available.
