Hymn

This is a hymn for young people searching within themselves, not knowing whether they will find anything there. Who is “young” today, and who has been “young”—what do we still have to live for, and what will remain unlived? The production seeks to capture the feeling of being young. It wants to BE young. What would we dream of living, and what have we simply given up on? Every generation that eventually takes on the role of governing us has its own face. But what choices and possibilities have been left for those who come “next”? In our youth, a flame burns brightly: it may explosively open up the world in a breakthrough, or die down like a spark that never catches the air. Listen! When stars are lit, someone needs it; when stars are lit, someone needs it—which means it is very much needed, that at least one star should light up above our rooftops every evening?! —Mayakovsky

Recognition
Nominees for Youth-Friendly Deed of the Year: Jarmo Reha and Aare Pilv for the production “HYMN”
Tartu Youth Sector honorary titles 2025

On stage
Grete Jürgenson
Kirill Havanski
Juhan Soon

Writer and director: Jarmo Reha
Dramaturgs: Aare Pilv, Jarmo Reha
Set designer: Stina Leek
Sound designer: Markus Palo
Lighting and video designer: Aleksandr Mirson
Artists who contributed to the production: Edward von Lõngus, Timo Tiivas, Irmeli Terras, Annika Ehrenverth, Seiu Siim Raidaru, Pragi
Producer: Marie Valgre

Premiere: 28 February 2025
Tartu Uus Teater, main hall
Duration: 2 h 15 min, one act, one moment
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