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One of the most beloved comedies of the Albanian stage, “Palace 176,” has returned to the public at the State Archives' summer cinema. This special performance was also attended by some of the actors who have performed in this iconic work, which has enjoyed public appreciation for decades.
Performed over 450 times on stage, the comedy began as a thesis at the Academy of Arts and became one of the most successful productions of Albanian theater. Through natural jokes and comic situations, it deals with the social reality of the 1980s, family relationships, prejudices and communication bottlenecks.
Palace 176 was written by Adelina Balashi, who is now an immigrant in Greece, but who is without a doubt the name that brought together extraordinary artists of the theater scene in the past.
The cast of actors, including Violeta Manushi and Roland Trebicka, played a key role in the success of the show, which continues to evoke emotions even today. In the absence of some of its big names, the colleagues present honored them with memories and respect.
"Extraordinary respect for our colleagues who, with great love and dedication, staged that simple part, both from the directors and my colleagues. Today we are few, it's me, the boy's mother, the boy and the bride. I am glad that the years have passed and 'Palace 176' remains in your attention. We have given you emotions, but it is you who have made it equally successful with your support," said the renowned actress Elida Janushi.
One of the reasons why the play seemed to find a wider audience was its simplicity and avoidance of the political messages that dominated the art of the time. The audience, apparently, was eager for a play without the tiresome presence of the party, Enver, and the committee's directives.
"When we were working on 'Palace 176', Ilir Bezhani told me that this would be a show that would fill the theater. At the time, I thought he was exaggerating, but today I know that not only was he right, but this exceeded everyone's expectations. It has become a cult. They still call me Elsa and I feel good because I know they connect me with the character," said Alikaj.
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