“1923 Musical” is about to make historical past as the largest and most profitable musical in Turkish theater historical past because the formidable manufacturing has been created to commemorate the one centesimal anniversary of the republic and goals to vivify the story of the nation’s basis, additionally narrating it in the very best kind for youthful generations.
The musical boasts a complete method to depicting the muse course of, beginning with the Turkish Warfare of Independence interval.
“1923 Musical” follows the story of 4 buddies who unexpectedly discover themselves on the SS Bandırma, or the Bandırma Ferry – a mixed-freight ship that performed a pivotal position in delivering Atatürk and his comrades to Samsun, additionally as an emblem of the place the place the Warfare of Independence started. After getting misplaced throughout a museum tour, the buddies embark on an journey that takes them via the waves that shook Bandırma, The Nice Offensive, Büyük Taarruz in Turkish, the opening of Parliament, and the muse of the republic. Alongside the way in which, the viewers can count on to be stunned by unbelievable parts that add to the thrill and drama of the manufacturing.
From its spectacular gentle and sound design to fascinating dance choreographies, and from together with a dwell orchestra to interval costumes, the manufacturing showcases the best abilities in Turkish theater. Main the forged are achieved actors akin to Kerem Alışık, Özge Özder and Ece Dizdar, together with gifted new-generation actors.
The manufacturing entails a group of 200 folks onstage and behind the scenes. After a yr and a half of preparation, “1923 Musical” will make its premiere at Zorlu Performing Arts Middle (PSM), with a particular efficiency on April 23, Nationwide Sovereignty and Youngsters’s Day, for which college students shall be admitted freed from cost. It’ll then run all through the season.
A scene from “1923 Musical.” (Picture courtesy of Zorlu Performing Arts Middle)
The manufacturing workers of the musical additionally contains famend figures from the Turkish theater scene, in addition to those that have achieved success in worldwide productions. The script was written by Yekta Kopan and Mert Dilek, two of Türkiye’s main writers, and directed by Mehmet Ergen, who is understood for necessary theater works each in Türkiye and overseas. Lerzan Pamir, who has directed many well-liked performs on the Turkish trendy theater stage, additionally co-directs the musical.
The music was specifically composed by award-winning composer Tuluğ Tırpan whereas choreography is the work of Beyhan Murphy, Türkiye’s main identify in trendy dance and musical choreography.
A scene from “1923 Musical.” (Picture courtesy of Zorlu Performing Arts Middle)
The work additionally advantages from the experience of Mehmet O. Alkan, a historical past professor at Istanbul College, who additionally serves because the historic adviser for the manufacturing. With such a distinguished group of consultants and artists, “1923 Musical” guarantees to be an unforgettable expertise for theatergoers.
