ISEC NAS RA Students at the K. S. Stanislavski Drama Theatre

On May 16 of the current year, students of the International Scientific-Educational Center of NAS RA had the opportunity to attend a remarkable monoperformance at the Yerevan K. S. Stanislavski State Drama Theatre (directed by Robert Hakobyan, written by Artur Harutyunyan, choreography by Nune Kirakosyan, music by Aram Mirijanyan). Master’s students of ISEC NAS RA were also present, led by the President of the Student Council, Garri Ghazaryan.

The performance left a profound impression. The actor’s performance was exceptional, conveying emotions with remarkable depth and authenticity. The audience was fully immersed in the theme of the play, which addressed one of the most significant and sensitive issues for the Armenian people — the Genocide.

The protagonist, a survivor of the Genocide, attempted to drown the memories of his childhood in alcohol; however, with every drink, the pain in his soul only intensified, forcing him to relive those tragic moments.

One of the most vivid memories was the day when a priest was to bless all the children of the village and anoint their feet with holy water. It was especially meaningful to him, as the blessing was to be given by a bishop.

The actor’s mastery became particularly evident in the scene depicting the separation of children from their parents. The hero’s mother, holding back tears, kissed him and said, “Go play with the other children on the other side of the fence.” This moment deeply moved the entire audience.

The protagonist recalled a river filled with thousands of bodies, the brutality and cruelty of the perpetrators. Not even alcohol could erase these horrifying images from his memory — and indeed, is such forgetting even possible?

At the end of the performance, the audience gave a standing ovation for nearly five minutes. We left the theatre deeply moved and profoundly impressed. The theme of the Genocide leaves an indelible mark on the soul of every Armenian, and erasing it from memory—especially from that of a survivor—is simply impossible.

It was a brilliant and truly outstanding performance.

We express our gratitude to the Stanislavski Theatre for delivering such a powerful artistic experience.