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Gwen Orel from Backstage wrote: “The epic is full of humor and terrific physicality. Azamat Serkebaev, a Kyrgyz actor who plays Chalkyuruk, the Magic Horse, captures horsiness with each whinny, leg kick, and look. His performance ought to be a requirement for every actor in New York, particularly those interested in physical work. When the horse gets homesick and misses his herd, you want to cry too (and give him a lump of sugar)… Kyrgyz actor Umarbek Kadyrov beautifully conveys callow arrogance growing to courage and gallantry. Er Toshtuk is a small gem bringing a new flavor to a New York palate.”
Er Toshtuk uses the oldest known version of the text recorded by Vasiliy Radlov, as well as excerpts from Sayakbay Karalaev, with additional songs and laments. Virlana Tkacz worked with Roza Mukasheva to create the performance text from the traditional sources and translate it into English. The show will be performed in Kyrgyz, but is very visual and can easily be followed with the summary of the scenes provided for English speakers. Nurbek Serkebaev will perform live the score he created for the show on a number of Kyrgyz folk instruments.
Er Toshtuk tells the story of the warrior named Toshtuk who falls into the Underworld, where with the help of some very unusual friends, he battles giants, monsters and killer kettle to find his soul. Eventually, Toshtuk saves the chicks in a nest on the Tree of Life and is flown to earth by their giant Mother Bird. Visually, the production combines traditional and contemporary elements.
Er Toshtuk Er Toshtuk will play Sunday Oct 3 to Friday Oct 8, 2010 19:00 at the B’Art Center (1 Karasayeva (Druzhba) St in Bishkek. Seating is limited and reservation can be made by calling B’Art 53-17-85, 53-00-92 (0772)839295
This project was made possible in part with funds from the Studio Bygym, Open Society Institute (Budapest),Theatre Institute in Bishkek, Sakhna Theatre and the Yara Arts Group, a resident company of La MaMa Experimental Theatre in New York.
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