Eldest son

Autumn leaves were reflected in the puddles, and I hurried to the theater. I've dreamed about this for so long. Chance encounters, colorful posters, people dancing. Opening of the 141st theater season. Audience, applause, silence... It began.

1.5 years ago I was at the premiere of the play “The Eldest Son”. That's when I first fell in love with theater. I wanted to go again this spring, but didn’t have time... “This performance has a difficult fate.” This is true. But life does not stand still, so this particular performance opens the new season. “A completely different “Eldest Son.”

I will say right away that it is very difficult to accept new actors. You still compare mentally, but only at first. Then the theater immerses you... The action takes place in the 60s of the 20th century, but the problems and suffering have not changed at all. People are still different. Families are also different.

I am not much different from the young heroes in both age and actions. How can I not feel sorry for this sweet, stupid Vassenka, who found his happiness and unhappiness in one person. Here he is running happy with tickets, and then he screams with anger and resentment. He looks at the ceiling and does not understand whether he is alive or no longer alive. He feels like his life is over because SHE doesn't take him seriously. And SHE herself doesn’t know why she’s still alone. Is it because every day he sees marriages crumbling? Is it because at the age of 17 she was deceived in the same way and her life collapsed? The play won’t tell you about this, but it will make you think. Serious Nina, who dreams of a “husband”, actually wants love and romance - she is only 19 years old. And Sarafanov the eldest? He remembers his military love with a sparkle in his eyes and only regrets that he did not stay with her then. He devoted his whole life to children and music. The appearance of his eldest son revives his faith in miracles. On stage, destinies, years, emotions, feelings flash before us... And we really want to believe that everything will certainly work out for our heroes!

It was a little unfortunate that this time the actors did not perform the song in the finale, but this did not spoil the overall impression. I wouldn’t refuse a discussion after the performance, because this time I would still decide to ask a couple of questions, but this is no longer so important. Do you also remember the old song “Love girls, simple romantics, brave pilots...” by Valery Syutkin? Don't like it! Love those who love you. This is very important.

Each person has the right to think differently, but I definitely recommend visiting this performance. Love and be loved. Take care of your loved ones. Visit the theaters. And most importantly - be happy!