Statements from Tilbe Saran on the Istanbul Theatre Festival
Tilbe Saran, who was deemed worthy of the Istanbul Theatre Festival Honorary Award, drew attention to the partnership theatre establishes with the audience and its resistance against pressures.
Actress Tilbe Saran, recipient of the 30th Istanbul Theatre Festival Honorary Award, made evaluations regarding the memory of the festival, the partnership theatre shares with the audience, and art's resistance against difficulties.
Istanbul Theatre Festival Begins
The Istanbul Theatre Festival is preparing to celebrate its 30th year this year.
Curated by Mehmet Birkiye, the festival will meet art lovers between October 22 and December 3.
The Honorary Award Finds Its Recipient
Tilbe Saran, who has been on stage, produced, and established a strong bond with the audience during the festival's 30-year journey, became the recipient of this year's Honorary Award.
The artist stated that upon receiving the award, she experienced a deep remembrance extending from closed stages of the past to friendships.
The Accomplice Relationship Established with the Audience
Tilbe Saran stated that theatre possesses a special accomplice relationship shared with the audience.
She emphasized that the biggest difference between theatre and other arts is that it is performed together with the audience's imagination.
Art's Resistance Against Pressures
The artist also extensively included the resistance against economic and political pressures in her statements.
She said that theatre is like water that continues to find its way despite all obstacles, and that productions on small stages will one day overcome the barriers.