Actor shares family history in moving performance
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In Vilnius, actor Eimutis Kvoščiauskas presented his one-man show, “Babytė, kurią vadino bandite” (Grandmother Who They Called Bandit), a performance based on his family’s memories and historical research.
The show centers on his grandmother, Ona Liutvinaitė-Kvoščiauskienė, and her involvement in the Lithuanian resistance movement. Her choices during this period deeply affected the entire family, including her brothers who were also partisans and her young son who grew up without his mother.
Kvoščiauskas combined elements of documentary theatre and storytelling, integrating live performance with family recollections, archival materials, video projections, and original music. The performance explores how the trauma of occupation impacted not only those who fought but also their children. Attendees included many of Kvoščiauskas’s colleagues from the Lithuanian arts community. The performance evoked a strong emotional response from the audience, with many moved to tears and laughter.
Actor Juozas Gaižauskas praised the show, stating it deserved recognition for its powerful portrayal of family history. Kvoščiauskas hopes his work will resonate with viewers and keep the stories of the past alive.
