“Prekrasna” is a mono-drama based on the story of Baba Yaga. Young actress Melody Martišković narratively enters the folk tale “Vasilisa the Beautiful” to express a deeply intimate and dramatic experience.
Premiere: December 12 and 13, 2024, at 9 PM
Venue: Studio EXIT, Gundulićeva 37/1, Zagreb
Production: Četveroruka
Performance: Melody Martišković
Direction and dramaturgy: Marina Petković Liker
Dramaturgy: Maja Sviben
Scenography and costume: Ana Paulić
Composition and sound design: Manja Ristić
Sound editing: Luka Gamulin
By analyzing the story of Vasilisa the Beautiful and then drawing from her own experiences, reflections, and archetypal dreams, which serve as subtext and internal content, the performer delves deep into the issues faced by a young woman. The inner conflicts, obstacles, and doubts she encounters are the main motivators for engaging with this text and story, which only confirms that this turmoil and challenges have existed for ages. Observing the girls and women around her and conversing with them, the performer realizes she is not the only one who shares this problem. Becoming aware of the context in which we live and view the world through the lens of the current political and cultural situation, she understands that this performance already has its context and framework.