2011/12 season > In Paris
In Paris
adapted from the short story by ivan bunin
composition and direction by dmitry krymov
a production of baryshnikov arts center, dmitry krymov laboratory and russian century foundation in association with korjaamo theater, helsinki
special presentation | roda theatre
april 25–may 13, 2012 
Told in French and Russian with English supertitles
Running time: 1 hour and 20 minutes, no intermission
the play
Berkeley Rep invites you to a love story that could only unfold In Paris. Legendary performer Mikhail Baryshnikov takes the stage with Anna Sinyakina and a talented ensemble assembled by visionary director Dmitry Krymov. Based on a story by Nobel Prize-winner Ivan Bunin, In Paris is a dazzling new play set in the 1930s, which mixes movement with a romantic story and spectacular design. This rare international collaboration—told in French and Russian with English supertitles—unites renowned artists born in Russia for a vivid visual experience. Visit the city of light and love with Berkeley Rep, Baryshnikov and the Dmitry Krymov Laboratory.
the buzz
“The Dmitry Krymov Laboratory—a young Moscow-based company—has offered him an exceptional new leading role. Premiered in Finland in August, In Paris contains little to no dance, but as theatre it is resoundingly poetic work…an intimate, melancholy story, where even the jokes are bittersweet…A chorus of five actors and singers joins the couple, and both the music and the subtle use of video contribute to the atmosphere of this eerie, surprising production.”—Financial Times
“Baryshnikov’s acting has always been a part of his greatness.”—Chicago Tribune
“Baryshnikov plies his trade with wonder, grace and more than a touch of genius…Beyond this there is poetry, beyond this there is heart.”—San Francisco Chronicle
“One of the greatest dancers in history.”—New York Times
“Dmitry Krymov is a revolutionary. His theatrical tools are not new, yet every moment is unexpected…Krymov steps over the literal into the poetic. Each image he creates is like a poem. All the images connect like beads on a necklace, fashioning a performance. While employing some texts in his productiosn, the majority of his works are visually based. The result: unforgettable theatrically-charged moments.”—Moscow Journal
“Yes, from day to day, from year to year, you wait in secret for only one thing—that moment when you’ll stumble onto happy love. Ultimately it is this hope alone that enables you to live…”—Ivan Bunin, “In Paris”
Mikhail Baryshnikov (right) and Anna Sinyakina perform at Berkeley Rep in a special presentation of In Paris.
(Photo by Anna Akartseva)
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