"Flying over the cuckoo's nest" with the zeal of freedom among totalitarianism

Theater puts the problems of a society on stage and this is the basis of this art. "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" is an example. It becomes a reflection of the relationship between institutions and people. Her scenes are a battleground between the parties through the antagonism of the two characters. The show comes as a study of the human mind and honoring the principles of each. She is critical of mental health institutions.

The play by the American author Dale Wasserman was brought to the "Adriana" theater in Ferizaj under the direction of Erson Zymberi and dramatized by Jeton Neziraj. The event is set in a psychiatric hospital. At the center is a patient who excuses his serious mental condition to avoid being locked up behind bars for gambling.

Randle Patrick McMurphyt's entry into the hospital is characterized by his antagonism towards Nurse Ratched. It changes the whole routine of the ward, leading to a fight between her and him as a patient there.

McMurphy, played by actor Blin Mani, is a character unlike any other. Rebel, energetic, bold and sharp. Such appears on stage. Group leader.

He is aware of the injustices done to patients. It tries to give them hope and courage for changes. His determination keeps him from changing his behavior, despite electroshock therapy. They don't change his malicious behavior either. Inside the psychiatric hospital, he organizes unprecedented events.

The director of the show, Erson Zymberi, has said that the show is an emotional journey through the minds of people centered on the spirit of freedom that is brought through the character of the main character. According to him, the character of nurse Ratched, played by Edona Berisha-Bekteshi, brings to the stage totalitarianism and other values ​​that come in opposition to McMyrphyn.

"He brings all the patients in together, gives them a glimmer of hope, and when his desires collide with a head nurse who represents totalitarianism, dictatorship, the opposite of what McMurphy represents. When these two worlds collide, the conflict, the drama begins. The blow and the desire to survive begins. We see that at this time, but not only now, man is the only force of nature which is perhaps the last hope to see a spark in these patients".

The show is dressed with some dramaturgical colors where Jeton Neziraj gives it a local context. Such is the irony with the number of those who have received veteran status and the situations with the current political situation for the Association of Serbian Municipalities.

The comic is an integral part of the show that unfolds the narrative of a black comedy to the public. But sad and emotional scenes are inevitable. A sense of compassion arises for one of the patients who creates another fictional protagonist. Actor Nexhat Xhokli plays this role.

"Each one of us tried to make a special character. I tried to do my best with the character Skemon, I also had an imaginary character in mind, George, who never appears on stage. I had a character duo, I hope I made it. It was really a challenge, a test to work on such a character because it is very demanding".

Actors Mevlan Saraçi, Sherif Bega, Milot Salihu, Jajush Ramadani, Gresë Gashi, Urate Shabani and Dashuri Rexhepi also play in the show. Actors Dora Xhemajli, Çlirim Shabani and Blin Mani, apart from their roles as actors, have revealed their character in another dimension: as singers and instrumentalists.

Composer Memli Kelmendi, who composed the music for the show, said that this form of bringing music through the actor is something unusual for theater.

"The music was original, but it was in three parts. It was Erson's directorial request, that's why he decided since the idea is that it comes as a guild atmosphere. I was fine as it was a directorial request, while the other parts were written parts, composed by me. I am extremely grateful to the entire team of actors for the fantastic work they have done to achieve this successful realization".

"Flying over the cuckoo's nest" raises the voice about the problems of ill-treatment of patients in the country's institutions. Not only in hospitals, but also beyond. It touches the conscience by revealing the emotional side of the protagonists in the show to those in real life. It comes as a protest against totalitarian systems, or even those that have begun to slide in that direction.