Slovenské národné divadlo (SK)

26 JUNE 2024 at 11:30 AM / Stredné školy Trnava

The play is the story of two young people, Zoja and Šimon. Both suffer from individual problems, as a result of which their inner world begins to fall apart, but also their friendship. With this production, our goal is to participate in the fight for the destigmatization of seeking professional help – we want to show young people that seeking a therapist, or a school psychologist is not a shame, it is important, and it can help in many ways. However, at the same time, the production should sensitize the children, encourage them to strengthen mutual interest in themselves, strengthen the collective and the provision of mutual help. Within 45 minutes, Zoja and Šimon will dynamically guide you through their friendship, the problems they encounter, class relationships and much more. Together with them, you will find yourself on the bus, in the classroom, in the therapy clinic, but also in their heads. Every person experiences a certain identity crisis in their youth. Adolescence is a struggle, a feeling of helplessness, uncertainty about the future. Such moments can be quick and harmless, but they can also lead to deeper mental health issues. It is important not to be afraid to ask for help when we need it. After all, no one is alone. We will open up these topics and then discuss them directly in the classroom together with students and experts. This is the essence of the so-called classroom play. When writing the play, the author was based on interviews with several professional capacities, but also on field research among people aged 16-18.

Duration: 45 min. with 10 min intermission + 45 min. activity

Concept: Tereza Trusinová

Director: Robert Roth

Dramaturgy: Mário Drgoňa

Set design: Jana Němečková

Performers: Kristóf Melecsky, Alexandra Lukáčová

Photos: Bara Podola