Liisa Saaremäel
Monoliit Estonia
Liisa Saaremäel’s new production shuts its ears to the widely accepted narratives of opinion leaders in order to dive undisturbed into the world of action leaders. We tread a path that didn’t exist before. We climb over the fence that stands in our way—both literally and metaphorically. We face what lies behind the fence, as well as those who try to block our way. Those who have decided that this is as far as it goes.
At the heart of Monolith Estonia is a group called Tegevusselts Laevuke (Action Society Little Ship), whose mission is to help everyone. Like similar real-world organizations, Laevuke operates in an extremely systematic and meticulously planned manner—diversions, camouflage, tactical gear, background checks, and action plans. Everything is rehearsed before anything is done. And just like those real-world groups, their goals seem noble to themselves, but the methods used to achieve them are often not. One of the central themes of the production is the line between right and wrong; between ethical and unethical. Balancing on that line—blending reality and fiction—raises the question of how a well-meaning citizen can cross that imaginary boundary without even noticing.
But unlike many similar real-world groups, Tegevusselts Laevuke has no ideology. Only the principle of helping everyone—beyond ideology. And that is explosive, in every sense of the word.
