Testament
fem brev fra en barndomsforbryter* (five letters from a childhood criminal)
Testament - fem brev fra en barndomsforbryter* (Testament – five letters from a childhood criminal) by Olav Hanto was about a young man returning to society after many years in an institution for young criminals. Through his five letters to the world the audience got insight in his mindset and reflections. The boy feels as if he's been branded as evil in person. But as much as this, the story circumnavigated towards the past. What happened? Why did the boy end up in this situation? The humans' search for justice and revenge were central subjects in Testament by Olav Hanto.
*Not yet translated into English. The title within parentheses is the Norwegian title's literal meaning.
Information
(Objekt ID 6533)| Object type | Production |
| Produced by | Hanto Teaterproduksjon |
| Based on | Testament - fem brev fra en barndomsforbryter* (Testament – five letters from a childhood criminal) by Olav Hanto |
| Audience | Adults, Youth |
| Language | Norwegian |
| Keywords | Monologue, Theatre |
Requirements to venue
| Blackout | No |
"Why give a child death penalty, when the child so easily can be convinced that suicide is a sensible solution, saving the society the cost of the executioner..."
Testament - fem brev fra en barndomsforbryter by Olav Hanto was supported by the grant of Scheibler, the county of Telemark and the municipality of Porsgrunn. The performance text is developed by support from Arts Council Norway and The Audio Visual Fund.
Source:
Det Åpne Teater, detapneteater.no, 27.09.2010, http://www.detapneteater.no/pub/daat/forestillinger/?aid=1215&cid=17&sac=all&viewall=1#daat
*Not yet translated into English. The title within parentheses is the Norwegian title's literal meaning.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Olav Hanto | – Script |
| Tor Arne Ursin | – Direction |
| Åsmund Aasen Devold | – Music |
| Guro Dale | – Costume |
| Jean Vincent Kerebel | – Lighting design |
| Olav Hanto | – Actor |
| Åsmund Aasen Devold | – Musician |
| Guro Dale | – Props |
| Mari Ramberg Movold | – Stage manager |
| Trym Sigurdsen | – Stage manager |
| Trym Sigurdsen | – Technician |
| Olav Hanto | – Producer |
| Mari Ramberg Movold | – Producer |
| Gunn Inger Holtan Aareskjold | – Other |
| October 9, 2009 – Hallen, The Open Theatre (Det Åpne Teater) | Show |
| October 8, 2009 – Hallen, The Open Theatre (Det Åpne Teater) | Show |
| October 7, 2009 – Hallen, The Open Theatre (Det Åpne Teater) | Show |
"Directed by Tor Arne Ursin, the performance has become Hanto's victory. He approaches the audience in an emotional performance concerning us all. (...) Hanto's production doesn't just provide an hour of entertainment, the hour gives us more." Telemarksavisa, rating the production worthy of five pips on the die.
"The young man's reflections were sore and lonely, but often also funny. Olav Hanto made a convincing effort." Varden