“War Baby Dreams” – one small step for an actor – one giant leap for the musical industry.
This performance is a one-man musical based on the American novel “The Basketball Diaries” by Jim Caroll.
It’s a story about a young boy Jim Carroll living in New York City in the mid-60s. He is a basketball star, writes poetry, and is afraid of the outbreak of atomic war. Trying to hide from reality one day he decides to try heroin.
The anti-war and pacifist show explores how military actions destroy minds even of those, who are not involved directly. And Post-traumatic stress disorder is not only an individual, but a group phenomenon, affecting children and teenagers for generations to come.
„War Baby Dreams“ is directed and performed by actor and musician Vsevolod Kovalenko, who left Russia because of his anti-war stand.
Vsevolod masterfully immerses the audience in the atmosphere of New York in the 60s and at the same time with his songs subtly draws a parallel between the events of the 20th century and the modern world. Eleven musical numbers were written especially for this performance. The musical style is close to the grunge rock of the 60s-70s. One can hear allusions to the choruses to songs by The Doors, Bob Dylan, Jim Hendrix or Jim Carroll himself in the guitar riffs.
This work-in-progress is an open preview show. An opportunity to see the material during its preparation and to participate in its formation.
After the show there will be an open meeting with the creators, where you can share your impressions and ask questions to the project team.
Directed and performed by actor and musician Vsevolod Kovalenko
Termine
- Montag, 06. November 2023 – 20:00 Uhr
