An evening filled with emotion and art was experienced at the “Lasgush Poradeci” theater hall in Pogradec, where the monodrama “Mother Teresa’s Dream – The Divine Human” was staged, serving as an artistic tribute to the iconic figure of Mother Teresa.
The performance by actress Justina Aliaj, directed by Gëzim Kame, offered the audience a heartfelt narrative about the humanism, love, and devotion that define this extraordinary figure. Director Gëzim Kame stated that the monodrama is particularly demanding, as it places the weight of what would normally be a 20-actor play on a single performer.
“Monodramas are extremely challenging because you rely on just one actor delivering a text that, in another production, would involve 20 actors. This is my second experience after The Apology of Socrates with Mirush Kabashi, and now with Justina Aliaj. Not every actor can handle such performances, especially philosophical ones. I feel great satisfaction that Justina, with her extraordinary passion, managed in a short time to build this monodrama and represent one of the greatest global figures, Mother Teresa,” he said.
Through performance and music, the play brought to the stage not only the life of Mother Teresa but also her profound philosophy of love for humanity and service to the most vulnerable. Monodrama is considered one of the most challenging forms of theater, as the entire narrative relies on a single actor.
“It is extremely difficult and a great responsibility. In a monodrama, you are alone—you have no support, only imaginary characters you try to bring to life. At the same time, it is the greatest and most honorable role for me. Everyone can find themselves in at least one of Mother Teresa’s teachings. I feel intense pressure from beginning to end, even if I try not to show it,” said actress Justina Aliaj.
The performance was well received by the audience in Pogradec, as well as by the Ambassador of India to Tirana, offering an evening of reflection and emotion. The production serves as a reminder that Mother Teresa remains one of the greatest prides of Albanians and a timeless symbol of humanism worldwide.
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