“ Theater in the South-West, I discovered for myself last year. Here you can watch almost all the performances: there is some kind of specific vision, its own special character, a great cast. The performance is based on the play by Jules Fayfer (the most widely read satirist in America) “Little Murders”. In this play in 1971, Alan Arkin was filmed. As far as I know, nobody has worked with this material in Russia before. The author of the performance, Maxim Lakomkin, himself translated the text of this work, setting it up for himself, for this particular theater. The performance itself takes place in the Art Cafe. Guests are comfortable at the tables, drink coffee and enjoy what is happening on the stage. If you have already been to this theater, then you know how masterfully they own the light. There is no need for large-scale scenery. Thanks to the great work of Andrei Dokin, the space transforms beautifully. On the stage we see only a couple of chairs and blinds, but at the expense of video projections we get incredible effects. The musical arrangement is perfect (many thanks to Maria Ryzhkova). The whole performance is accompanied by the track Elvis Presley “Love me tender”. Music gives an understanding of how important love is, even in the most difficult situation, when crime is rampant on the streets. Love is the thread that allows us to survive in this crazy world. I was most impressed with Oleg Anischenko, who played the role of Carol Newquist. It has long been watching his crazy facial expressions and eyes filled with crazy fire. He knows how to set the mood throughout the performance! The role of his charming coquette wife Marjorie is played by Karina Dymont. I really liked the way she flirts with Alfred. We will see on the stage and the director of the play - Lakomkin Maxim. He plays the role of Henry Dupuy - the most stringed priest I’ve seen before) The role of Patsy is performed by Veronica Sarkisov I remember this actress well by the role of Bianchi in The Taming of the Shrew. If there she is gentle, affectionate, then here we see an imperious woman. The last word is always hers. And, of course, Alfred (Denis Nagretdinov). So timid and indecisive at the beginning of the performance, and the absolute opposite - at the end. After Patsy's death, the character of his character changes in the opposite direction. He begins to fight for life. The performance is not for everyone. It is most likely suitable for those who, like me, are in love with the Theater in the South-West, or those who like to look for hidden meaning. Quite complicated, but nonetheless interesting.