"SILENCE" is a gently poignant and at the same time fragile contemporary ode to the mother, revealing the unadorned reality of families affected by autism spectrum disorder and Asperger's syndrome. The play presents two versions of the same story: one told from the point of view of the child with Asperger's syndrome (who talks about himself and his twin brother), the other from the mouth of the mother who is raising these twins.

 

"The play in no way reflects the whole of reality, its aim is not to shock, not to protest, but to make society aware of what we are sometimes, by our own will (and not only), blind and indifferent to. The performance is to thank all the mothers who have discovered, who have found in themselves enormous strength and who raise us - all kinds of people - with infinite love (even if they stumble and trip, but stay together)," director Andra Kavaliauskaitė shares her thoughts on the mono-play. - I have to admit that this is the most sensitive and precious thing I have created so far. For myself. It's more than a mono-performance. But to feel it, you have to meet it. To be open and ready to hear the other. Not to judge, not to criticize, not to regret or feel sorry for, but..."

 

The play is recommended for all parents-to-be and parents-to-be, and for anyone who is ready for a frank, naked encounter.

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