For the past 70 years the Kasbar Ipegian Theater Group of Hamazkayin has presented various theatrical productions, actors, and stage directors and has always succeeded in satisfying audiences.
In May 2012 the theater group took the stage to present “Zanzalakht,” a play by Lebanese playwright Issam Mahfouz. The performance was directed by Hagop Der Ghougassian and its fresh breath and unique stage setting were remarkable.
The stage space and lighting gave the actors freedom to move around and give their best performances. The costumes gave the true picture of each actor. The actors were very knowledgeable of the context and its depth.
With this performance the Kasbar Ipegian Theater Group of Hamazkayin proved it persists as the true successor of Georges Sarkissian, Kasbar Ipegian, and many other talented actors. The theater group also came to verify that Lebanese-Armenian theater will soon play an important role and knows how to present high art performances.
The mingling of five experienced actors with several new ones deserves a special note, as this features a true and promising view of the rejuvenation of stage actors.
With this performance stage director Hagop Der Ghougassian succeeded to convey messages of the bare truth through laughter, things that the audience will be able to perceive only during the performance and will leave the hall with mixed feelings and thoughts.
This performance is also proof to the Lebanese audience that Lebanese-Armenian theater continues to maintain a high quality. The Arabic text of the performance was presented on the screen for the Lebanese Arab audience.
Zaven Baaklini, Hovsep Kaplanian, Garo Kjelian, Jano Bekerejian, Hrag Papazian, Hrag Demirjian, Vartan Aznavourian, Vazken Tarpinian, Hagop Zadirian, and Njteh Mgrdichian all performed in “Zanzalakht.”