Yaşar Ersoy Recounts 57-Year Artistic Career and Theater Philosophy
The master figure of Turkish Cypriot theater shared his artistic accumulation spanning over half a century and the importance of collective production for social transformation.
Yaşar Ersoy, the master figure of Turkish Cypriot theater, detailed his 57-year artistic career, his theater philosophy, and the 113 plays he has left behind in a comprehensive interview.
Artistic Life and Struggle
In an interview with Hasan Hastürer, Yaşar Ersoy shared in detail his 57-year theater life, his struggle, and his approach to art.
The artist stated that he has taken part in 113 plays to date and has started rehearsals for his 114th play.
Collective Production and Social Role
Emphasizing that theater is not merely a performing art, Ersoy stated that this field is a structure that questions social life and contributes to the establishment of a fair society.
Recalling Bertolt Brecht's saying that art is a hammer with which to shape, he drew attention to the importance of collective production.
Culture and Theater Projects
Ersoy touched upon five important projects he has implemented or wishes to implement for the qualified development of theater.
Within this scope, the Cyprus Theater Festival, which has been ongoing for 22 years, and initiatives regarding educated human resources came to the fore.
LTB Theater and Culture Center
The construction of the 30-year dream LTB Theater and Culture Center project, whose signatures were signed with Nicosia Mayor Mehmet Harmancı on August 18th, has been restarted.
The center will house large and small stages, an orchestra pit, workshops, and an open-air amphitheater.