The play, which describes the friendship of three women and the breaking points in their lives, has maintained its popularity and topicality.
The play about the life of three women and its breaking points has been performed in many theaters, but it has not been seen in Vaasa before.
In the play, teacher Sofia, therapist Julia and journalist Emmi fall in love, argue, break up and fight for their values. They balance the rush of everyday life at the expense of their own peace of mind.
Kaaos, which premiered in Ryhamteatteri in 2008, is part of Myllyaho’s successful trilogy, which also includes Paniikki (2005) and Harmonia (2009), about the problems of being a man.
Is female aggression taboo?
The play deals with the breaking points of three women and what kind of non-ideal ways of acting it drives them to, using black comedy.
One central theme is also female aggression, which, according to Jokelini, is still a certain kind of taboo.
– I’ve noticed with a bit of aggravation how a woman who shows her emotions without censorship can produce an effect as if someone were publicly drooling on the floor. A man who behaves like this, on the other hand, is still considered passionate, goal-oriented and quick-witted, says Liila Jokelin.
With quick changes, they play multiple roles on stage – up to five to seven songs during one play.
– These many small side characters have provided opportunities for more exaggerated rants. Our own main characters have again deepened those painful issues and wounds from which things start to escalate, Saana Rautavaara tells about the trio’s work.
Despite the deep and painful themes, the tone of the play and the entire work process is hopeful and even happy in places, according to the authors. Crying and laughter have alternated in the emotions during the making, and the spectrum of emotions is painted with a big brush. Both the director and the Actors believe that it will be transmitted to the audience as well.