Train “Odessa-Mama”

The recognized master of comedy and talented actor of soviet and post-soviet era well known by her work in Eldar Ryzanov films. Olga’s Mama is real Jewish mom that unlike Rottweiler never let go.

Kirill’s Misha starts as a typical “schlimazel”, a habitual failure. Misha’s evolution of the character of mama’s boy into the men the worth of loving is state of the art work

Natalka played by Luba is regal and passionate – both filled with compassion and indignation. Her presence fills the theatre and this her first ever work on live stage with not formal or past training is extraordinary.

Bek is very busy con-artist with four different characters over the time of entire play. He skillfully managed to create absolutely four different people and we only at the end of the show we realize that was one person all along.

Eugine’s ability to organically live in his characters is what makes this part special. The Sothern charm of Ukraine spills over on audience like a warm waves of Black See beaches of Odessa hugging and relaxing the audience every time the train attendant offers his creative services to Natalka and Misha.

The train attendant of Eugine Semenov is very confident ready for anything guy. His classic drama theater training and experience create solid and consistent character that  knows ahead how to please his customers to get the most of tips. “The empty shift! Damn it!” – he says every time when tips are missing.

Vera’s character is charming and romantic single women. She is looking for fun and a husband but the train attend is the only the option. Should she consider or there are other options on the table? Vera mastered to have this question open.

Alex is just stunning in his dancing characters of Jewish boy and Ukrainian Kazak. 10+ years of dancing training speaks by itself.

Praskovia’s dancing girls in partnership with Alex are simply gorgeous. She draws attention and it is hard to keep an eye on anything else while her ballet’ moves, posture and lite as fader steps captivating you.

The legendary and old school drama actor with 70+ years of experience on stage. People’s artist of George. More than 300 roles in theater. His work of old Jewish Taylor in this play is very bright, memorable and yet very emotional.

What kind of love without Jewish violin, the most skillfully and talented played by Sam. Sam’s language of music turns your heart upside down awakening your true sincere emotions.