Gordan Kičić: Imao sam potrebu da napravim nešto da se nasmejemo, da sačuvam zdrav razum u ovo strašno vreme koje nam se dešava
Nepretenciozno, bez velikih najava, na Scenu „Mira Trailović“ Ateljea 212 poslednjeg dana januara premijerno je stigla komedija „Oda radosti“, preciznije vodvilj, u režiji glumca Gordana Kičića, koji je publika ispratila s oduševljenjem i ovacijama, a to se ponovilo i pre dve večeri, na reprizi.

TL;DR
- "Oda radosti" (Ode to Joy) premiered at Atelje 212 on January 31st, directed by Gordan Kičić.
- The play is a comedy, or vodvilj, that satirizes contemporary society and lost values.
- It is a thematic prequel to Fedor Šili's successful play "Noćna straža" (Night Watch).
- The story is set in 1930s Belgrade and follows a family of impoverished aristocrats attempting to regain their fortune through various deceptions.
- Gordan Kičić stars as Count Andrenji and also directs the play.
- Actress Milica Mihajlović plays Eržebet Andrenji, describing her character as ruthless in her pursuit of status and wealth.
- The play aims to provide laughter and relaxation from difficult current events, using satire to critique human weaknesses.
- Other actors praised for their performances include Tamara Dragičević, Ivan Mihailović, Stefan Bundalo, Đuro Brstina, Milica Trifunović, and Marija Liješević.
- The creative team includes scenographer Gorčin Stojanović, costume designer Snežana Veljković, and composer Ivan Brkljačić.
- The next performance of "Ode to Joy" is scheduled for February 21st.