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The Russian 'BerlusPutin' Play Conveys Political Sentiment

— March 5, 2012 — Pop Culture
The recent launch of Teatr.doc’s satirical play 'BerlusPutin' has received a warm welcome among Russia’s thespian community. Based upon a dramatization of the newly elected President Vladimir Putin’s most evident flaws, the performance has already sold out until this coming April.

While critics may argue that the parody is outlandish given the adulterous portrayal of the Russian President as a character who shares a brain with former Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi, supporters of the political parody have upheld their belief in the script’s underlying truths.

Albeit the fictional nature of the theatrical display, the Director of BerlusPutin Varvara Faer has maintained that it speaks to the pervasive political unrest that has been plaguing the nation. Specifically, Faer voiced that the impetus driving the project has been to “...show our political position after 20 years of silence and passivity. People who come here are generally fed up with the way the government has been humiliating them.” With the house entirely sold out, it would appear that Faer’s conviction has resonated with the Russian public.
Trend Themes
1. Political Parody Theatre - The success of BerlusPutin shows a potential growth in political parody theatre, which could bring a new level of public engagement with political commentary.
2. Satirical Plays for Political Commentary - The rise of satirical plays like BerlusPutin highlights the growth of political commentary through art and theatre, creating new opportunities for creative individuals to express political opinions.
3. Theatrical Display of Political Positions - Teatr.doc's BerlusPutin's success shows there is a growing interest in using theatre as a medium to display political positions as opposed to traditional political channels, creating new opportunities for engagement and activism.
Industry Implications
1. Theatre Industry - The success of BerlusPutin highlights the potential for growth within the theatre industry by using political commentary as a form of entertainment.
2. Political Activism Industry - The rise of political theatre like BerlusPutin shows the growth of a political activism industry that uses creative and artistic tools to convey messages and engage with the public.
3. Art Industry - The use of art and theatre as a means of political commentary and activism shows new opportunities and growth potential within the art industry for those who wish to use their art for political means.
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