Actor Evgeny Pronin announced that he will not participate in the premiere of the new play 'Betrayal'. The theatre, led by director Dana Bjork, insists – Pronin will take the stage. But not immediately.
Here’s what Pronin wrote on social media:
"Theatre is a place not only about love, friendship, and creativity. It is also about intrigues, passions, betrayal, narcissism, envy, and other vices that very accurately expose human nature.
Right now we are in the process of releasing a complex play based on Pinter's 'Betrayal', directed by Didenko, and for various reasons, another actor will perform at the premiere.
I am still convinced that true creativity is born from respect, freedom, and dialogue with the actor.
I write this for the information of those who bought tickets and expected to see me on stage in Riga on April 24 and on other premiere dates."
The cry of the soul from the famous actor was short-lived – currently, his post has disappeared from social media.
It is worth noting that instead of Pronin, Maxim Busel will take the stage on Friday, April 24.
The alarmed theatrical community immediately suggested that something "is rotten in the Danish kingdom."
In response to questions from audience members who purchased expensive tickets ("Who is performing? Pronin? Was he removed from the role or not?"), theatre representatives replied: "Two casts of actors have been approved for the performance. The actors will alternate, so both Evgeny Pronin and Maxim Busel will perform the role."
In response, the theatre received a demand: "Please inform in the poster which cast is performing – so that it is clear BEFORE purchasing tickets."
In conclusion, another comment: "'Betrayal' is not a randomly chosen title, and Bjork understands this. The premiere is tomorrow. The scandal seems to be frozen. The theatre is operating, posters are hanging, tickets are being sold. A beautiful picture of normalcy. And Golomazov is somewhere off-screen..."
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