The Mood of Love

This project was created within an educational program for Ukrainian-Dutch teenagers. A group of 18 young people aged 14 to 21 studied acting for four and a half months under the guidance of Yasha Gudzenko.

The final result was a full-scale performance inspired by Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, about intertwined love stories, magic, and humorous misunderstandings in a forest where fairies interfere in human destinies.

The storyline underwent significant changes, the text became more contemporary and concise, and modern visual solutions were introduced. Some students created their own monologues and songs, integrated into the performance. The project aimed to teach acting skills and provide space for creative self-expression. Musical arrangements, stylish costumes, and scenography were designed to offer aesthetic pleasure to the audience.