Gave the Golden Stage Crosses: Let’s hurry to say we love
93 proposals were presented to the prize of professional theater art creators, evaluated by the Commission of Professional Stage Art of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Lithuania: theaterologist Elona Bajorinienė, art critic Raimonda Bitinaitė-Širvinskienė, theaterologist Goda Dapšytė, theaterologist Deimantė Deimantė-Stankuvienė, musicologist Eglė Lina Navardauskienė, director Bernardas Gytis Padegimas, literary scientist Aušra Martišiūtė-Linartienė and composer Mindaugas Urbaitis.
Golden Stage Crosses. Photo by D. Matvejev
Prizes were aimed at evaluating the most significant work and exceptional professional achievements of the professional artistic artistic artists, researchers and other artistic staff in the field of art. This year, the number of bonuses expanded from 17 to 20 for many years. This was to pay more attention to dramaturgy, to evaluate the original works of Lithuanian authors and classics adaptations, small -formed performances, which often become space for new artistic searches, as well as actors.
Golden Stage Crosses. Photo by D. Matvejev
According to the experts of the commission, 2024 were bright and strong, interesting work of scenography, light and video design designers. The commission was also delighted with creative experiments, interdisciplinary stage art projects that are looking for aesthetic and technological innovations.
Golden Stage Crosses. Photo by D. Matvejev
Prizes for the works of professional theater art creators created in 2024 were awarded:
Directing
Łukasz Twarkowski for the directorial directing of the performance « Quanta » (Lithuanian National Drama Theater, in cooperation with Onassis Stegi Arts Center in Athens, Antwerp De Singel Theater, Boska Komedia International Theater Festival in the Czech Republic, Adam Mickiewicz National).
Golden Stage Crosses. Photo by D. Matvejev
The role of a woman
Vitalija Mockevičiūtė for the role of her mother in the performance « Stand-up for meaning and meaninglessness » (Lithuanian National Drama Theater).
The non -core role of a woman
Nijolė Mirončikaitė for the role of Maya in the performance « Migla » (Šiauliai State Drama Theater).
Golden Stage Crosses. Photo by D. Matvejev
The role of a man
Artur Svorobovich for the role of Caligula in the performance « Caligula » (Vilnius Old Theater).
The non -core role of a man
Valentinas Masalskis for the roles of Doctor Hofrat Berens and Minher Peperkorn in the performance « Magic Mountain » (State Youth Theater, Zalzburg Festival).
Golden Stage Crosses. Photo by D. Matvejev
Beginner artist / novice artist
Justinas Vinciūnas for directing the performance « Open the door » (Kaunas National Drama Theater, Les Récréatrales, RAW MATERIAL Company).
Dramaturgy
Birutė Kapustinskaitė for the play « Stand-up for meaning and meaninglessness » (Lithuanian National Drama Theater).
Scenography
Fabien Lédé for the scenography of the Quanta performance (Lithuanian National Drama Theater in cooperation with Onassis Stegi Arts Center in Athens, Antwerp’s De Singel Theater, Boska Komedia International Theater Festival in Czech Republic, Adam Mickevich National).
Golden Stage Crosses. Photo by D. Matvejev
Costume design
Liucija Kvašytė for the costume design of the performance « Return » (Klaipėda Drama Theater).
Technology design
Eugenijus Sabaliauskas for the Light Design of the Quanta performance (Lithuanian National Drama Theater, in cooperation with Onassis Stegi Arts Center in Athens, Antwerp « De Singel », Boska Komedia International Theater Festival in the Czech Republic, Adam Mickevich National).
Golden Stage Crosses. Photo by D. Matvejev
Music
Mantas Mockus for music for the performance « Open the Doors » (Kaunas National Drama Theater, Les Récréatrales, Raw Material Company).
Choreography
Luke Karvelis for the choreography for the dance performance « Where the Shore » (independent dance art organization « No Company »).
Golden Stage Crosses. Photo by D. Matvejev
The dancer
Ester Bega for the role in the performance « Lost Memories » (Kaunas Dance Theater Aura).
Soloist
Gabrielle Bukine for the role of Mimi in the opera « Bohema » (Kaunas State Musical Theater), sister Angelika’s role in the opera « Sister Angelika », Antony’s role in the opera Hofman’s History (Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theater).
Ballet soloist
Julija Stankevičiūtė for the roles in the ballets Park and La Strada (Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theater).
Golden Stage Crosses. Photo by D. Matvejev
A performance for children and youth
Gabrielius Zapalskis for the performance « I will chase in the summer » (Vilnius Strange Theater).
The Puppet and Object Theater Performance
Kata Csató and Julija Skuratova for the puppet performance « Rental Flat » (Vilnius Theater « Doll »).
Small -shaped performance
Paulius Markevičius for the performance « Café Existans ».
The Golden Stage Cross for its many years of contribution to stage art is dedicated to actress Regina Varnaitė. The grandson of the actress and her family came to pick up the award.
Golden Stage Crosses. Photo by D. Matvejev
The Boris Dauguvietis Pierkar was presented to actor Dominykas Vaitiekūnas for innovative musical theater, creating innovative musical theater, creating a mixed deaf and hearing audience.
The ceremony of the Golden Stage Crosses was directed by Digna Kulionytė and Marija Žemaitytė, a talented actress, directed by Dalius Abaris, known as the director of the big national festivities. The order of nominations, with only the theatricality of him, was presented by artist Ben Sharka. Played by Klaipėda State Musical Theater Symphony Orchestra, conductor Adrija Čepaitė conducted. The stage also included KVMT choir, ballet artists. Excerpts from the most prominent premiers of 2024-Philip Glass’s opera « Journey » and Antanas Jasenko’s ballet legend-were performed by the fanfara created by Jievar Jasinski!
Golden Stage Crosses. Photo by D. Matvejev
The theater creators were honored and traveled to eternity. During the evening, an important phrase on stage sounded – « Let’s hurry to say we love » …
