Genres
Networks
Created By
Paweł Demirski
Artists (Artyści)
Overview
The original, 8-episode series by eminent theatre artists - Monika Strzępka and Paweł Demirski about what is going on behind-the-scenes of one of the muncipial theatres in Warsaw. The story also can be read as an ambiguous metaphor, where artistic problems of cultural activities and hard economic conditions meet.
Key Crew
Writer: Paweł Demirski
Director: Monika Strzępka
Top Cast
Marcin Czarnik
Marcin Konieczny
Adam Cywka
Artur Sterczyński
Michał Majnicz
Jasiu Jaskuła
Tomasz Nosiński
Tomasz
Agnieszka Glińska
Iwona Kamińska
Antonina Choroszy
Ewa 'Diva' Konarska
Dorota Segda
Hania Kurczab
Krzysztof Dracz
Jerzy 'Nestor'
Seasons
Season 1 (2016)
A young, ambitious man goes to Warsaw to become the new managing director of a theater — a role that was recently vacated in dramatic fashion.
8 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Episode 1
2016-09-02A Warsaw theater director commits suicide and his body is found during a performance. A young director from out of town becomes the new manager.
Runtime: 45 minEpisode 2: Episode 2
2016-09-09Longtime porter Popieł is unexpectedly sacked. Despite budgetary difficulties, the new theater director decides to go ahead with their opening night.
Runtime: 45 minEpisode 3: Episode 3
2016-09-16An inexperienced employee from an external company is hired to replace the porter and causes a lot of trouble. But there are more problems to come.
Runtime: 45 minEpisode 4: Episode 4
2016-09-23The show's director breaks a leg. The actors' moods almost end rehearsals. To top it all, the technicians have messed up the dimensions of the set.
Runtime: 45 minEpisode 5: Episode 5
2016-09-30The performance is interrupted by the crowd's protest against the production being made with taxpayers' money. A crushing review appears in the press.
Runtime: 45 minEpisode 6: Episode 6
2016-10-07The secretary gives the resigned director a stolen report, allowing Marcin to prepare for the hearing at the prosecutor's office.
Runtime: 45 minEpisode 7: Episode 7
2016-10-14The theater is reeling from the death of Alina, one of the main characters in the performance. Can they find a replacement just before the premiere?
Runtime: 45 minEpisode 8: Episode 8
2016-10-21During a city council meeting, Sterczyński states the need to quickly shut down the theater. The team works on a strategy to defend their workplace.
Runtime: 45 min
