The play Tato/Father by Polish playwright Artur Palyga was translated into Turkish with the support of the Adam Mickiewicz Institute and staged at GalataPerform in the 2017–2018 season under the direction of Yeşim Özsoy.
The play begins with a funeral. Franio and his mother welcome the gathering assembled around the coffin for their father. This moment marks the starting point, and from there, the young boy Franio embarks on a journey from his childhood to the present day, sharing this journey with the audience.
As he narrates, the other actors bring his memories to life, transforming into characters as varied as the Acacia Blossom, the Bucket, the Little Rabbit, and even the Mold on the Wall. Franio’s recounted home comes to life—the past takes physical form on stage.
Written by: Artur Palyga
Directed by: Yeşim Özsoy
Dramaturgy: Ferdi Çetin
Set and Costume Design: Esin Çınar
Lighting Design: Yüksel Aymaz
Movement Design: Tuğçe Tuna Ulugün
Music Design: Monika Bulanda
Photography: Alengirhane
Graphic Design: Ethem Onur Bilgiç
Cast:
Erdem Kaynarca
Onur Gürçay
Özge Korkmaz
Ceren Demirel
Akant Çetin
Serhat Gücüm
Barkın Sarp