Have you ever wondered how theatrical performance is born? Do you think it’s actors repeating their lines over and over like mantras in the deepest nooks of their theatre behind closed doors, the director speaking in an authoritative tone, costumes made ready as if by magic, and a pensive composer working on the soundtrack? Nothing of the kind. Three actors, one playwright, one table and three chairs—welcome to the process of producing a play. Where does art come from? What makes creative work and death alike? What are the stories theatre tells and how? Critics in art websites, viewers in the theatre cloakroom, directors interviewed in shows on culture would say “its stories cover anything and everything”. Yet our play is about nothing. The play About Nothing, written and directed by Linas Jurkštas, is a comic, absurd and rowdy caricature of art, a self-ironic spotlight on creators. In a single evening, viewers see the actors in action from their first reading of the play to the day of the premiere; they see both the making-of of a performance and a story about a young man who has challenged Death, with a hint of the Italian commedia dell’arte. About Nothing is a peek at what happens behind the scenes with the creative process this time presented right there on the stage. It is a playful provocation and a deft balancing act where nonsense meets existential questions. Director, playwright: Linas Jurkštas Cast: Danas Kamarauskas, Jurgis Marčėnas, Gabrielius Zapalskis, Birutė Belada Tauterytė/Viola Klimčiauskaitė. Scenography: Ramunė Skrebūnaitė Music: Gabrielius Zapalskis Runtime: 2 hours 15 minutes (1 interval) Premiere: 25 January 2019 N-12 Thanks to UAB Aloritus for translating the description into English!

Single-action mono act performance for those who became just like the Brown-nose Mono act performance "DIAGNOSIS: COMPLETE BROWN-NOSE" (or - "I came, I saw, I couldn't") was directed according to director and writer Vytautas V. Landsbergis first book of stories and anecdotes, "Stories of Brown-nose", which was awarded as the best book for children of that year, but do not be fooled - this play is suitable for adults as well. Are you never in risk of becoming just like the Brown-nose? What are the signs of it, how can it be diagnosed, treated, etc. The answer to these and many other questions is sought by Brown-nose, who travells through many epochs - from the prehistoric times of Vytė Nemunėlis, through Soviet times, occupation, exile to the very present day. "The Brown-nose is the kind of slight craze that I wish that every person gets. This is the type of childhood where adults can stay without any fears. As a matter of fact, it is a point of contact with your childhood, which you keep carrying with you, even though sometimes it gets deeply hidden, sunk and buried inside. However, it should never be forgotten what was so great about your childhood, what supported you, because it then supports you in the simple everyday life as an adult," says one of the Brown-nose actors of the performance - Dalius Skamarakas. "The axe matched head," the Brown-nose folk proverb says. We hope that this performance will meet your expectations, needs and will open a new page in the pollinated bookshelf of your childhood.   Director - Vytautas V. Landsbergis Starring: Dalius Skamarakas/ Ainis Storpirštis Composer - Eglė Sirvidytė Painter - Ramunė Skrebūnaitė Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Premiere at Keistuolių theatre - 30 January 2015 N-14 Thanks to UAB Aloritus for translating the description into English!

Different generations are differently familiar with the movie “Nut bread“, which is laying down in the classical film and theatre foundation. “Vilniaus Keistuolių Teatras“ gives a fresh breath of air for this classical movie.  The director of the play Aidas Giniotis and different generation actors from “Vilniaus Keistuolių Teatras“ created open, a little bit painful, hilarious and extremely sad play for senior students, youth and for all the old generation who remembers the taste of the carefree days of life. This play is created by a short story, written by Saulius Šaltenis. The play tells a story about young boy from a small last century town, Andrius Šatas and his beloved Liuka. Their bright love story is obscured by their parents’ disagreement. The nut bread from Andrius uncle‘s Boleskovas hands – is a symbol of the most beautiful days of a happy childhood. For the main character, this symbol was the landmark of the conscious, carefree life that has lost its illusions.  The “Nut bread“, played by “Vilniaus Keistuolių Teatras“ actors, breaks free from nostalgic aesthetics of a romanticized village and turns to a more sophisticated picture of Lithuania cities in the seventies. Even if the young generation is limited to Soviet-era frames, they are already filled with the rhythm of European culture and music. Uncoincidentally the soundtrack of the play was chosen to be “The Beatles“, which dictated probably this period‘s the most reviling rhythm and spirit of Andrius Šatas. Every maturing person undergoes the inner drama, which is painted with the bright sadness and subtle irony of “Nut bread“. This play is dedicated for young people, which lives in ever-changing, a little bit cynical and pure love-denial environment, where sometimes it takes so long to allow yourself to say “I am not alone!“. Author: the play was created based on Saulius Šaltenis short story “Nut bread” Director: Aidas Giniotis Length: 1 h 55 min Language: Lithuanian Thanks to UAB Aloritus for translating the description into English!

Jei šiandien jau mažai kas tiki, jog pasaulis laikosi ant trijų banginių keterų, tai nė vienas keistuolis neabejoja, jog šis teatras tvirtai įsitaisęs ant savųjų banginių – Ilonos Balsytės, Aido Giniočio ir Dariaus Auželio - pečių. Nuo studijų metų koja kojon žengiantys kūrėjai ir Keistuolių teatro įkūrėjai scenoje susitinka jautriai, nostalgiškai, kiek saviironiškai bei itin gyvai savo bendros kūrybos retrospektyvai, šalia jos pristatydami ir naujus, dar negirdėtus kūrinius. Šis koncertas – susitikimas su trimis žmonėmis, lydinčius visus trisdešimt metų trunkančią Keistuolių teatro kelionę į žiūrovų širdis. Ilona, Aidas ir Darius prisimins itin retai gyvai suskambančias dainas iš rinkinio “Užsitęsusios vaikystės ruduo”, pažadins nostalgiją su komizmo prieskoniu, puikiai prisimenamą iš “Vogtų dainų”, taip savo pasirodymu įprasmindami per trisdešimt metų nueitą muzikinį kelią.

Musical performance for children based on the  tales of D. Bissett If the rain makes a puddle, Let's jump over it - hop! If we meet an angry dog, Let's greet him - hop! If we insulted a friend, Let's apologize - hop! We can solve any problem With a simple - hop! If we feel down, Let's sing - hop! If we run into any kind of trouble, Let's get over it - hop! If we are caught by fear in the darkness, Let's shoo it away - hop! And all other misfortunes - Hop and hop and hop! When you know the magical way, How to improve a bad mood, Keep going until you lift the gallop Mood with the magical HOP HOP HOP! The creator of incredible stories - the English writer Donald Bissett - who is well-known to the youngest and grown-up friends of Keistuolių theatre, are once again set on the stage of Keistuolių theatre! While the parents still remember the tales and songs of "Next Time" and "Upside Down" performances that were so engaging that they could not sit still and which they got to see almost thirty years ago, and their offsprings, together with the goose Willy go wild in the play "Beep Beep", director Aidas Giniotis with the young Keistuolių theatre actors cannot stay still and present a new musical performance for the whole family - "HOP!". Set in five different tales by Bissett, a thrilling theatrical adventure into the magical, upside-down world will take anyone who dares to cheer HOP! and get caught in the whirlwind of the weirdest and most unexpected stories. Actors: Džiugas Širvys, Matas Pranskevičius, Lukas Auksoraitis, Gintautas Ulmis, Tautvydas Galkauskas,  Urtė Smulskytė, Diana Kamarauskaitė, Aištė Šestokaitė, Lyja Maknavičiūtė. Screenwriter and director - Aidas Giniotis Designer and costume designer - Ramunė Skrebūnaitė   For children from 5 years of age. Premiere - 1 December 2018 Duration - 50 minutes Thanks to UAB Aloritus for translating the description into English!

"Grumbler Noble" is a performance by the founder, actor and director of Keistuolių theatre Aidas Giniotis for the little ones, which preserves the best Keistuolių theatre traditions of children's performances and invites viewers to delve into the imaginative story of the Lithuanian nobleman taking an odyssey around the world. As in many other children's  productions of   Keistuolių theatre, "Grumbler Noble" features songs performed by talented and well-known actors, and the engaging vivacious story leaves no small viewer without a smile.   This performance is a continuation of the trilogy of Giniotis' children's trilogy based on Lithuanian folk motifs. After more than a decade, "Grumbler Noble" joins the "Jonas Soldier", which appeared on the stage of Keistuolių theatre in 1993, "Mykolas the Fisher", which came later, and "Juzė the Sponger, which appeared in the theatre in 2002.   Like previous performances, "Grumbler Noble" is a story about a special man with a special name, which became for him a sign of fate and determined his further life. One day, a prominent Noble which lived in a Lithuanian village realized that his native land is too small and too bleak: neither houses, nor fields, nor people seem to match his noble origin. The only way out is to go to the wide world and find a decent profession that is appropriate to a person as prominent as himself. By passing through towns and villages, overcoming the widest seas, visiting  the most remote corners, the Noble got to meet the most interesting and strangest people, but he does not succeed in discovering his main goal - his true vocation. It is only when the whole world is measured in steps and upon return to the Lithuanian land it becomes clear to the Noble that the most noble and heart-sweetest land is not abroad, but in his own village with his friends and neighbours.   The XXXV Lithuanian Professional Theater Festival WE PERFORM FOR THE FARMERS: THEATRE LIKE BREAD award FOR THE BEST FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE FOR CHILDNRE and THE YOUNG SPECTATOR SPECIAL PRIZE was awarded to the actor Jonas Šarkus for the portrayal of Grumbler Noble. Director - Aidas Giniotis Scenographer - Ramunė Skrebūnaitė Music arrangements - Aidas Giniotis and Sigitas Mickis Starring: Dalius Skamarakas / Aidas Giniotis, Ieva Stundžytė / Urtė Smulskytė, Judita Urnikytė, Jonas Šarkus, Jurgis Marčėnas, Justina Smieliauskaitė. Performance for people who are at least 5 years old. Duration - 50 minutes Premiere - 2 December 2017 Thanks to UAB Aloritus for translating the description into English!

Odd Men TheatreEDDIE AGGREGATE, OR THE LIFE AND DEATH OF THE IMMORTAL OPTIMIST I directed by Aidas Giniotis The Odd Men Theatre (Keistuolių teatras) production of a musical mystery playEddie Aggregate or The Life and Death of The Immortal Optimist combines live experimental rock music with extravagant steampunk-style set design, and an original drama, centered around the story of the fate of someone Eddie Aggregate - a mystical figure in a dystopic world. In an unknown age of some post apocalyptic time, in different parts of the world, relics are found which originate from a mythical man - the legendary prophet Eddie Aggregate - famous for his perennially happy life. In the joyless society of the future, these relics amount to a miracle which kindles the hope of experiencing the feeling of happiness once again. The seekers, who set out to solve the mystery of this ever-smiling prophet, find Eddie Aggregate's psalm-book, and it reveals to them his true life-story, which turns out to be no less tragicomical, in a commonplace way, than that of any other human being.   The work of Aidas Giniotis, the director, is complemented by the musical side of theOdd Men Theatre (Keistuolių teatras) creative team, who, through their language of musical experiments, subtle absurdity and irony, convey the multi-faceted nature of this mythologized personality's life. The creators of the rock phantasmagoria employ some unusual forms of theatrical expression as they delve into the fringes of life and the approaches of death, while raising essential questions about certain fictions that come up in society and make its members pay the price.   Director: Aidas Giniotis Cast: Aidas Giniotis, Darius Miniotas, Judita Urnikytė, Ieva Stundžytė, Jonas Šarkus, Giedrius Kiela, Gabrielius Zapalskis, Matas Praskevičius Set and costumes: Ramunė Skrebūnaitė Light designer: Darius Malinauskas Sound designer: Ignas Juzokas

NAME: "Raven" SURNAME: Carlo Gozzi commedia dell‘arte ORIGIN: Venice, Italy YEAR OF BIRTH: 13 April 2015 PLACE OF BIRTH: Keistuolių theatre, The Grand Stage EDUCATION: All of the creators, except artist Ramunė Skrebunaitė, graduated from the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre (she graduated from the Vilnius Academy of Arts instead), Carlo Gozzi did not graduate from a higher education institution as we imagine it today, but it cannot be denied that he was a genius from birth. WORK EXPERIENCE: 2000-2010 Carlo Gozzi "King of the Deer" at Keistuolių theatre (directed by Aidas Giniotis)  2006-2014 Carlo Gozzi "Princess Turandot" at Šiauliai Drama Theatre (directed by Aidas Giniotis)  2013-present Carlo Gozzi "Love for Three Oranges" at Theatre laboratory "Open Circle" (directed by Aidas Giniotis) LANGUAGES: Italian translated into Lithuanian PERSONAL TRAITS: theatrical, musical, mystical, surprising, prone to improvisation, intriguing, slightly frightening, self-sacrificing, tragicomic. HOBBIES: theater, music, magic, superstition, prophecies, fairy tales for adults, masks, Italian literature. A FEW SENTENCES ABOUT YOURSELF: "This theatrical tale, which I found in the Neapolitan set Il cunto degli cunti, was rewritten in the form of an old tragedy, incorporating my cheerful, talented masks, which I wanted to preserve for the sake of the people with melancholy, performed a great miracle. The audience was crying and laughing as I wished, and the crowds watched the performances of this tale as if it were not fiction, but the real truth." (Carlo Gozzi) MISCELLANEOUS: Director - Aidas Giniotis  Set designer and costume designer - Ramunė Skrebūnaitė On stage - Dalius Skamarakas, Judita Urnikytė, Vaidotas Žitkus, Mantas Zemleckas, Benita Vasauskaitė, Danas Kamarauskas, Justas Tertelis, Jonas Šarkus and others. N-14 Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (with an intermission) The performance is sponsored by the Lithuanian Council for Culture. AWARDS: Dalia Tamulevičiūtė Professional Theatre Festival - Audience Award Lithuanian Professional Theatre Festival in Rokiškis "We Play for Farmers" - Audience Award and a Special Award for debuting actor Mantas Zemleckas Kaunas Theatre Festival "Lithuanian Theatre Spring" - Audience Award