Summers with Marija
Drama
Olja Savičević Ivančević

95 minutes

Summers with Marija

The novel Summers with Marija is a prose expression of rebellion against the Dalmatian "silent patriarchy" and a tribute to generations of women from a historically rich region. 

Premiere: January 2025.

Summers with Marija

The novel is structured to be narrated by "various Marijas," members of the same family tree but from different generations, thus creating a mosaic of stories and perspectives that provide a final picture of endurance, transformation, the making of history, and emotions within a broader family circle. Directed by Marina Pejnović and adapted by Mila Pavićević, the play examines the ever-relevant issue of women's societal roles through different generational perspectives.

Director Marina Pejnović
Adaptation of the novel Mila Pavićević
Costume Designer Petra Pavičić
Set Designer Zdravka Ivandija Kirigin
Choreographer Anja Ostojić
Assistant to Set Designer Nikolina Kuzmić
Video Sara Salamon
Music Gordan Tudor
Sound Designert  Tomislav Luetić
Light Designer Srđan Barbarić
Stage Manager Rubina Sarajlić

 

 

Maša (1991.  – 2024.):

Snježana Sinovčić Šiškov

Maša (1965. –  1974.):

Katarina Romac

Her:

Ana Marija Veselčić

Mara, daughter of  Her (2024.); Marijeta (1921.):

Lucija Alfier

Little Veljko

Zdeslav Čotić

Meri, Veljko's mother (1945.):

Petra Kovačić Botić

Sestra Domina, Meri's sister (1945.); Lela (1991.):

Zorana Kačić Čatipović

Maša's mother (1965.); Mrs. Novak (1991.):

Bruna Bebić

Koka, Maša's sister (1965.);  Alenka (1991.):

Monika Vuco Carev

Mile's mother (1965.); Teacher Maca (1991.):

Tajana Jovanović

Osmoza (2024.); Mile (1965. - 1991.); Dragan (1991.); Drunk (2024.):

Stipe Radoja

Nikša, Maša's nephew, Mile' and Koka's son (1991.):

Nikša Arčanin

Haron: Medicine student (2000.); Doctor Vesely (1921.); Vasko officer (1945.); Driver (1965.); Miki from Vienna (2024.):

Marjan Nejašmić Banić