Teatr Prób Miniatura - Productions
Matka
(The Mother)
One-act play by Jerzy Szaniawski
Stage adaptation and direction – Stefan Mrowiński
Cast:
- Krystyna Mrozik – Mother
- Teresa Koronczewska – Woman from a train
- Jerzy Krysiak – Forester
- Małgorzata Krysiak – Daughter
- Also: Izabela Bień, Stanisław Jakubicki
Opening night 24 September 2010.
Listy śpiewające
(The Singing Letters)
An evening of poetry and music from works by Agnieszka Osiecka
Script, direction and MC – Stefan Mrowiński
Cast:
- Stanisław Jakubicki
- Jerzy Krysiak
- Małgorzata Krysiak
- Krystyna Mrozik
- Waldemar Mróz
- Jerzy Wierucki
- Krystyna Wierucka
Opening night 19 June 2011.
Cały z Adama Mickiewicza
(I Am All from Adam Mickiewicz)
An evening of poetry and music from works by Czesław Miłosz
Script and MC – Stefan Mrowiński
Cast:
- Andrzej Dorecki
- Stanisław Jakubicki
- Jerzy Krysiak
- Mirosław Kuszner
- Krystyna Mrozik
- Waldemar Mróz
- Jolanta Supel
- Jerzy Wierucki
- Krystyna Wierucka
- Piano – Konrad Dorecki
Opening night 2 October 2011.
Tylko miłość się liczy
(Only Love Counts)
1. An evening of poetry and music from the poetry of Rev. Jan Twardowski, in association with the Polish Section of Radio 3ZZZ.
Script – Maria Bukowska and Stefan Mrowiński
Direction – Stefan Mrowiński
Selection of incidental music – Maria Bukowska
Cast:
- Maria Bukowska
- Stanisław Jakubicki
- Grażyna Krajewska
- Mirosław Kuszner
- Jolanta Supel.
Accompaniment to the poem “Nie płacz” - Roman Syrek
Broadcast: Polish Section of Radio 3ZZZ, 19 May 2012.
The recording was awarded First Prize in the Radio Program category of the VIII Polonian Multimedia Festival “Polskie ojczyzny 2013” in Częstochowa.
2. A series of “Candlelight Gatherings” in Polish Community centres in Melbourne.
Program:
- Airing of the “Tylko miłość się liczy” radio programme
- Reading of selected poems by Rev. Jan Twardowski
- Discussion with audience about the poet and the theatre
Script, direction and MC – Stefan Mrowiński
Cast:
- Maria Bukowska
- Stanisław Jakubicki
- Grażyna Krajewska
- Mirosław Kuszner
- Jolanta Supel.
Koniec i początek
(The End and The Beginning)
A show based on the life and work of Wisława Szymborska, a great Polish poet and laureate of the 1996 Nobel Prize in Literature.
Script, staging and direction – Stefan Mrowiński
Lighting and audio-visual effects - Mieczysław Kuszner
Cast:
- Krystyna Mrozik – Wisława Szymborska (in 1996)
- Elżbieta Romanowska – Wisława Szymborska (middle-age)
- Maria Bukowska – Wisława Szymborska (young)
- Andrzej Dorecki - Kornel Filipowicz
- Jerzy Krysiak - Adam Włodek (middle-age)/Journalist
- Michał Kempisty – Adam Włodek (young)/ Journalist
- Anna Syrek – Woman with baby / “The beautiful cellist”
- Emilka Kempisty – Baby
- Marzena Solnicka – World-weary Woman
- Jolanta Supel - Journalist
- Tomasz Romanowski – Chronicler of Kraków / Journalist
- Grażyna Krajewska – Singer
- Urszula Ryniuk – Urszula Kozioł
- Zbigniew Ślifierz - Photographer
Opening night 23 November 2013.
Ja jestem Żyd z Wesela
(I am the Jew from “The Wedding”)
A radio drama based on a story by Roman Brandstaetter.
Adaptation, script and direction - Mirosław Kuszner
Artistic collaboration - Stefan Mrowiński
Production - Anna Zamecznik
Cast:
- Andrzej Dorecki - Hersz Singer
- Michał Kempisty - F. Waschutz (as young lawyer)
- Jerzy Krysiak - Roman Brandstaetter
- Mirosław Kuszner - adwokat F. Waschutz (as retired lawyer)
- Marzena Solnicka - Pepka Singer
Presented by - Teatr Prób “Miniatura”
Recorded in the Studio of Radio 3ZZZ in May 2014. The recording was awarded Third Prize in the Radio Program category of the IX Polonian Multimedia Festival “Polskie ojczyzny 2014” in Częstochowa.
Wigilia
(Christmas Eve)
Contemporary one-act sentimental comedy, adapted from radio play “The Plate” by Małgorzata Chaładus.
Stage adaptation and direction - Stefan Mrowiński
Cast:
- Jolanta Supel – Wife
- Tomasz Romanowski - Husband
- Zosia Romanowska – The Traveller
Opening night 14 June 2015.
Wieczernik Polski XXI wieku/ Wieczernik Polski XX wieku
(Polish Paschal Poetry of 20th/21st Centuries)
1. A radio program of poetry and music, presenting Polish paschal poetry from the turn of the 20th and 21st centuries; in association with the Polish Section of Radio 3ZZZ.
Script and direction – Mirosław Kuszner
Artistic collaboration – Stefan Mrowiński
Production – Mirosław Kuszner
Production cooperation – Anna Zamecznik
Cast:
- Krystyna Mrozik
- Marzena Solnicka
- Andrzej Dorecki
- Mirosław Kuszner
Broadcast: The Polish Section of Radio 3ZZZ 30 March 2013.
The recording was awarded First Prize in the Radio Program category of the VIII Polonian Multimedia Festival “Polskie ojczyzny 2013” in Częstochowa.
2. A series of afternoons of poetry and music in Polish Community centres in Melbourne, presenting Polish paschal poetry from the turn of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Script and direction - Mirosław Kuszner
Artistic collaboration – Stefan Mrowiński
Cast:
- Maria Bukowska
- Andrzej Dorecki
- Michał Kempisty
- Jerzy Krysiak
- Krystyna Mrozik
- Elżbieta Romanowska
- Urszula Ryniuk
- Marzena Solnicka
- Anna Syrek
Opening night 9 March 2014.
Uśmiechnij się
(Smile!)
A cabaret show based on classics of 20th century Polish cabaret.
Script – Maria Bukowska, Elżbieta Romanowska
Direction – Maria Bukowska
Stage design – Marzena Solnicka, Maria Bukowska
Graphic design, stagehand – Tony Heales
Cast:
- Maria Bukowska
- Andrzej Dorecki
- Michał Kempisty
- Grażyna Krajewska
- Elżbieta Romanowska
- Tomasz Romanowski
- Zosia Romanowska
- Urszula Ryniuk
- Marzena Solnicka
Musical ensemble: Roman Syrek, Marek Podstawek, Geoffrey Kluke
Opening night 18 September 2016.
Uśmiechnij się 2
(Smile 2)
A cabaret show based on classics of 20th century Polish cabaret.
Script – Maria Bukowska, Elżbieta Romanowska
Direction – Maria Bukowska
Stage design – Marzena Solnicka, Maria Bukowska
Graphic design, stagehand – Tony Heales
Cast:
- Maria Bukowska
- Andrzej Dorecki
- Michał Kempisty
- Grażyna Krajewska
- Elżbieta Romanowska
- Tomasz Romanowski
- Zosia Romanowska
- Jolanta Supel
Musical ensemble: Marek Podstawek, Thibaut Favalessa
Opening night 26 November 2017.
Noc Kabaretowa na Polanie
(Cabaret Night at “Polana”)
A performance on 26 of April 2018 at the Saturday Cabaret Night at “Polana” Polish Youth Camp in Healesville, with a program presenting a selection of the most popular pieces from the shows “Smile!” and “Smile 2”.
Script and direction – Elżbieta Romanowska
Cast:
- Elżbieta Romanowska,
- Tomasz Romanowski
- Zosia Romanowska
- Urszula Ryniuk
- Jolanta Supel.
Groszek z kapustą
(Peas with Cabbage)
A performance on 18 May 2019 at the Saturday Cabaret Night at “Polana” Polish Youth Camp in Healesville, with a program presenting a selection from the classics of Polish cabaret in the 20th century.
Script and direction – Elżbieta Romanowska
Music – Tomasz Bartczak
Cast:
- Sammer Bartczak,
- Tomasz Bartczak,
- Stefania Chmiel,
- Michał Kempisty,
- Elżbieta Romanowska,
- Tomasz Romanowski
- Jolanta Supel.
Droga do niepodległości
(The Road to Independence)
A theatrical show with music, celebrating the Centenary of Restitution of Polish Statehood in 1918.
Script and adaptation of texts – Elżbieta Romanowska, Jolanta Supel
Direction – Elżbieta Romanowska
Stage design – Marzena Solnicka, Tomasz Romanowski
Music - Tomasz Bartczak, Konrad Olszewski
Graphic design - Tony Heales, Tomasz Romanowski
Cast:
- Andrzej Dorecki
- Michał Kempisty
- Grażyna Krajewska
- Elżbieta Romanowska
- Tomasz Romanowski
- Zosia Romanowska
- Marzena Solnicka
- Jolanta Supel
Guest performers:
- Stanisław Jakubicki
- Tomasz Bartczak
- Sammer Bartczak
- Olek Krajewski
After the interval: Screening of a documentary film by Andrzej Siedlecki titled “Piłsudski – dla Polski żyć” (“Piłsudski – to Live for Poland”)
Opening night 6 October 2018 r.
Śmiech przez łzy
(Laughter through Tears)
A show prepared as an extension of celebrations of the Centenary of Independence, from the perspective of comedy. It presents the humour and satire of the periods from Independence until 1939, under German occupation until 1945, under the communist regime until 1989, and in the Third Republic to the present time.
Script – Elżbieta Romanowska, Jolanta Supel
Adaptation of texts and direction – Elżbieta Romanowska
Music: Tomasz Bartczak
Graphic and stage design - Tony Heales
Cast:
- Tomasz Bartczak
- Sammer Bartczak
- Andrzej Dorecki
- Mirosław Kowalczyk
- Grażyna Krajewska
- Dariusz Mikołajewski
- Elżbieta Romanowska
- Tomasz Romanowski
- Zosia Romanowska
- Jolanta Supel
- Andrzej Suplewski
- Guest performer: Stanisław Jakubicki
Opening night 18 August 2019
Co nas jeszcze czeka?
(What Else Can We Expect?)
A show on 17 April 2021 for the Saturday Cabaret Night at “Polana” Polish Youth Camp in Healesville, presenting a preview of selected satirical and musical elements being prepared for the upcoming performances.
Script and direction – Elżbieta Romanowska
Music - Tomasz Bartczak
Graphic and stage design - Tony Heales, Mirosław Kowalczyk Cast:
- Tomasz Bartczak
- Sammer Bartczak
- Mirosław Kowalczyk
- Dariusz Mikołajewski
- Elżbieta Romanowska
- Tomasz Romanowski
- Zofia Romanowska
- Jolanta Supel
- Andrzej Suplewski
- Urszula Ryniuk
70-lecie Związku Polaków w Melbourne
(70 Years of the Polish Association in Melbourne)
A program prepared for the celebration at “Polana” Polish Youth Camp in Healesville on 19 April 2019.
Script and direction – Elżbieta Romanowska
Cast:
- Dariusz Mikołajewski
- Elżbieta Romanowska
- Zosia Romanowska
- Jolanta Supel
- Andrzej Suplewski
Music (as a guest) - Iza Bień.
Grunt to rodzinka
(Family is the Foundation)
A satirical show dealing with trials and tribulations of family life.
Script – Elżbieta Romanowska, Jolanta Supel
Adaptation of texts and direction – Elżbieta Romanowska
Music: Tomasz Bartczak
Graphic and stage design - Tony Heales
Cast:
- Tomasz Bartczak
- Sammer Bartczak
- Mirosław Kowalczyk
- Grażyna Krajewska
- Dariusz Mikołajewski
- Elżbieta Romanowska
- Tomasz Romanowski
- Zosia Romanowska
- Urszula Ryniuk
- Jolanta Supel
- Andrzej Suplewski
- Guest performer: Stanisław Jakubicki
Opening night 1 May 2021.