Milan Marić on the play "Richard II": A change of power occurs here, a king who, from complete domination and power, makes a fatal mistake
Complex roles of Richard II in Shakespeare's play and the director of the Belgrade Stock Exchange Dimitrije Filipović in the third season of "Shadows over the Balkans" marked the past week for Milan Marić.
TL;DR
- Milan Marić plays Richard II in a rarely performed Shakespearean play.
- The play focuses on the end of a king's reign who ascended the throne at a young age.
- Marić describes the preparation for the role as challenging but ultimately rewarding, with positive audience reactions.
- He notes that "Richard II" is not a typical Shakespearean tragedy like "Hamlet" or "King Lear."
- The play explores themes of power transition, a king's fatal mistake, and the loss of identity when power is removed.
- Marić highlights the difficulty of portraying Richard's sudden change and introspection, moving from a figure of authority to someone who loses their sense of self.
- He draws a parallel between the king's struggle for power and the modern-day relevance of identity tied to authority.