I attended a play called Black Milk, originally written in the Russian language by Vassili Sigarev, the play was translated into English by Sasha Dugdale and directed by Lupa Lopatina. It is based on contemporary Russia and focuses on the cruelty of life which is portrayed through poverty of small towns and riches acquired in these towns through questionably legal methods. The play was presented at the Athenaeum Theatre (located on 2936 Southport) on Friday January 2nd of 2004 at 8:00. Tickets for the play cost 20$ each and the show lasted 90 minutes. This play caught my attention since I knew very little about modern Russia and the reviews seemed to label the play as an accurate representation of how Russia is today. What finalized my decision was a picture of a boy on a type block who had an expression of sadness on his face yet, somehow through his eyes, he was able to convey a sense of hope. It reminded me of advertising posters that one sees for movies while passing Blockbuster. …
