Actor publishes theater correspondence amid 'Macbeth' cancellation scandal
Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Actor Tadas Gryn published correspondence with a Juozas Miltinis Drama Theatre representative regarding the cancellation of the play "Macbeth."
- Gryn claims he sought solutions to save the play and accused the theater management of not caring about actors or audiences.
- The theater announced the cancellation of all "Macbeth" performances from August 9 to September 10, citing unspecified reasons.
Actor Tadas Gryn has publicly shared his correspondence with a representative of the Juozas Miltinis Drama Theatre, alleging that the theater's management is not genuinely concerned about the play "Macbeth" or its cast and crew. Gryn posted his exchanges on Instagram, stating he was sharing his reaction to the theater's proposal for a peaceful resolution. He claims the theater's representatives were indifferent to finding compromises, while he actively sought ways to prevent the cancellations. Gryn asserted that he was trying to salvage the performances and protect the audience and the troupe, accusing the leadership of a lack of responsibility. He also suggested that the narrative of financial issues causing the cancellation might be a misdirection, possibly stemming from management's inability or unwillingness to resolve the situation. Gryn offered to perform "Macbeth" for free, highlighting his commitment to the play. The Juozas Miltinis Drama Theatre officially announced the cancellation of all scheduled performances of "Macbeth" from August 9 to September 10. Ticket holders are being informed about automatic refunds or procedures for those who purchased tickets at the box office. The sudden cancellation has sparked controversy, with some actors from the Panevฤลพys theater reportedly speaking out about alleged mobbing, though details remain scarce.
Now you see who really cared and still cares about the play and the troupe. And who completely spat on it.
Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.