Theatre play “Who is Laurette?”

Theatre play “Who is Lorette”

By Florence Cadier

Directed by: Dragana Miloshevski – Popova

Production of the Theatre for children and youth, Skopje

“Who is Lorette” is a play that explores the question of identity and belonging, opens the door to understanding differences and entices the audience to identify and accept those who are different. The play focuses on Lorette, a girl with Down’s syndrome who is not defined by one quality, but by the all the life roles she takes on- being a sister and a daughter, a student and a friend, an actress, director and painter… She is a child full of dreams, talents, emotions who just wants what every other kid wants- to be seen, accepted and loved.

Through her encounters with the family, her peers and the world that surrounds her, Lorette puts out the simple and yet crucial question: who are we and do other see us for what we are. The play challenges the young adults and children in the audience to think that identity is not just one characteristic, but a mosaic of all that we are and of all that we can be.

“Who is Lorette” sends a clear message that acceptance can be taught, that difference is a way to live and that every child has its place under the sun.  With a carefully crafted theatre language and emotional approach, the play targets important questions in a way that is understandable and approachable for the youngest theatre audiences.

Roles:

Ana Levajkovic Boshkov

Miki Anchevski

Vineta Damcheska Mojanoska

Petar Stojanov

Anastasija Lasovska

Vanja Stojanovic

Dramatization: Milena Depolo

Set design: Irina Somborac

Costume design: Irina Somborac

Music: Sashko Kostov