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Bless you, Monsieur! Video


Bless you, Monsieur!

Production

Olga Sotiriadis

Premiere Date

June 1, 2024

Premiere Venue

Oregon Latvian Community Center, 5500 SW Dosch Rd, Portland, OR 97239

About

Pierre Chesneau's "Bless You!" is a farcical comedy that begins with the death of a famous writer, setting off a chain of unexpected and hilarious events. Relatives gather to share his considerable inheritance, but the situation takes on a mysterious and comical turn when they hear the deceased writer sneeze. This moment becomes the catalyst for a series of funny and tense twists and turns that culminate in a completely unexpected outcome.

The play humorously criticizes human vices such as greed and duplicity, especially in the context of inheritance and family relationships. The absurdity of the situation is heightened, offering a critique of social norms and expectations, while exploring the idea that death can bring surprises and that people's reactions to it can reveal their true characters. In essence, the play uses humor and farce to comment on serious themes, demonstrating how people can be driven by selfish desires even when faced with death.

Cast

Olga Sotiriadi
Nikolay Ryzhenko
Anna Shapkina
Olga Sokolova
Dmitry Sotiriadi
Andrey Pflieger

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