“A Tale of Lovers”: emotions and destinies brought to life on stage

The “BIZ” Student Theatre of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University opened its new season with its traditional production, “A Love Story”. Presented to audiences annually, the play has become one of the theatre’s established creative traditions. Through the language of theatre, the production explores love and human relationships, the value of emotions and trust, and the choices people make in life.

“A Love Story” is a production centred on the complexities of the human soul, the meaning of love and universal human values. It encourages audiences to reflect on the characters’ lives, experiences and decisions, prompting a deeper understanding of human relationships.

The participation of students from various faculties highlighted the creative potential of the University’s young people and their interest in theatrical art. Every rehearsal, dialogue and stage movement contributed to the artistic coherence of the production. For the young performers, the project was not merely an opportunity to play a role, but also valuable experience in understanding a character’s inner world, conveying emotions authentically and establishing an emotional connection with the audience.

The production featured the following students:

Arsen Shamshitdin – Rustem. A second-year student of the Faculty of Journalism, Arsen portrayed Rustem, conveying the character’s personality and outlook through his performance. Working on this role provided an opportunity to develop his stage skills and further explore his creative potential.

Zhangali Alidolda – Yermek. A second-year student of the Faculty of Philology, Zhangali brought the character of Yermek to life on stage. His actions and interactions with the other characters contributed to the development of the storyline. The role provided an opportunity to gain further acting experience and strengthen his stage skills.

Balausa Saparbek – Aiym. A second-year student of the Faculty of Journalism, Balausa portrayed Aiym’s emotional world and inner experiences. In developing the character, particular attention was paid to the meaning behind the dialogue, the character’s emotional state and the expressiveness of her stage performance. The role marked an important stage in the student’s creative development.

Nazar Duysakhmetova – Madina. A second-year student of the Faculty of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Nazar performed the role of Madina. Working on the character allowed her to explore the heroine’s personality and her place in the storyline, while further developing her stage experience and creative abilities.

Zhaina Dulatkyzy – Kymbat. A second-year student of the Faculty of Philology, Zhaina presented the character of Kymbat to the audience. The role required a thorough understanding of the character’s personality and her relationships with the other characters. Participation in the production provided an opportunity to expand her creative experience and develop her acting skills.

Alikhan Smatulla – Tursynbek Pervash. A third-year student of the Faculty of Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence, Alikhan portrayed Tursynbek Pervash. He conveyed the distinctive features of the character through intonation, speech and stage movement, contributing to the artistic depth of the production.

Aru Saparbekkyzy Elemes – a fourth-year student of the Faculty of Journalism. Aru contributed to the creative work behind the production, supporting the collective efforts of the theatre team and the preparation of the performance.

One of the defining features of student theatre is its ability to bring together young people from different academic disciplines through their shared interest in the arts. The stage provides students with an opportunity not only to express their creative abilities but also to develop responsibility, discipline, active listening and teamwork in pursuit of a common goal.

The staging of “A Love Story” was the result of the collective effort, creative exploration and dedicated preparation of the performers and the entire theatre team. Behind every scene lies extensive work, including character development, script study, rehearsal of individual scenes and mutual support among participants. The audience’s appreciation and applause serve as an important source of encouragement, inspiring young performers to pursue further creative achievements.

The “BIZ” Student Theatre will continue to present new productions, contribute to the development of student creativity and enrich the cultural life of the University.

Theatre is the language of emotions. Every role is a reflection of an actor’s creative journey and individual path on stage.