LÁ(j)V STORY - improvisational theater performance - interview

LÁ(j)V SZTORI – premiere of an improvisational theater performance

On March 17, the Itt és Most Társulat will present a new performance: the LÁ(j)V SZTORI, a twisty love story, every moment of which is born on that particular evening. The development process started in January, led by our company member Zoltán Győri - we asked him about the workshop secrets.

BHV: What does it perhaps mean in the case of the premiere impro performance? 

FAQ: The first public presentation. During the work presentation, we showed our production to professionals. The performance is a complete improvisation, which is like a skeleton that fills up before the eyes of the audience based on the inspirations of the audience, differently during each performance.

BHV: What type of improvisational theater performance is LÁ(j)V SZTORI?

FAQ: It's a kind of hybrid, because we're watching a big story, the story of the unfolding of two people's love, but all this served with short rules games. The energy and sparkle of the short form remained, but the experiment of the performance form was aimed at connecting them into a coherent whole. Experience has shown that very much so.

BHV: How was the development process?

FAQ: I would separate three phases of this, we are now moving from the second to the third. The first is the producer's vision, when it formed in me, how could this be? When I had a slightly outlined form, I brought it to the company and we started brainstorming ideas together, I would call this the second phase of development. We rounded this off with a work presentation, which we deemed successful, and we are preparing for the premiere, where anyone can watch the performance. The third phase is level maintenance, continuous shaping and experimentation, this would end when they no longer play this piece, which I hope will be for a long time.

BHV: What inspired you?

FAQ: I love love stories, all different, unique and evergreen themes. I find it exciting to show certain moments of our everyday life as a game with rules. What are the rules for getting to know each other, meeting parents/friends or having a fight. Artistically, this is a rich topic for me, and I was very happy to confirm that the company is very happy to join it. Also, I liked the Lá(j)v Story pun...

BHV: Did your work as a board game designer affect the trial process or the thinking process related to development?

FAQ: I can't separate one from the other. I consider myself a playful person, play is an integral part of all my work. However, I always considered the game as a tool. Scenes cannot have a purpose in the rule, but the scene has a human purpose, which is helped by the rule. For each element of the presentation, we have chosen a game that helps you achieve your goal. As a game designer, I find it very easy to adapt existing practices and create new games.

BHV: We have already tested the performance in front of an audience at a private work presentation. How did you survive?  

FAQ: It was a wonderful experience to feel that the audience was coming with us. As a presenter/host, I am closer to the audience than the players, I strike a friendly, direct tone with the viewers, so I see them in a slightly different light than the players, but we had a pleasant and naturally funny performance. I really liked it, I'm full of desire to play a lot. The players were brilliant, they built beautifully from the inside and used the rules to create a great love story before the eyes of the spectators.

BHV: Who does the performance address?

FAQ: Everyone who has been in love, or maybe is now. We welcome anyone, regardless of age or gender, the topic of the presentation affects everyone.