Sait Faik: A Man Whose Life Was a Story.

The theater actor and children's book author, Özgür Özgülgün, in his play "The Man Whose Life is a Story: Sait Faik," follows the characters in the stories of the great writer Sait Faik. The stories, which depict the island people, nature, and Istanbul through Sait Faik's perspective, come to life through the magic of theater. "It all began with loving a person!"

While tracing the characters in the stories of Sait Faik Abasıyanık, a cornerstone of Turkish literature and one of the most original writers of modern short stories, we embarked on a journey of discovery. "What else could writing be, besides a passion?" Observing this master, who portrays island people, nature, and animals with such genuine emotion in his unique, simple, and flowing stories, has been invaluable to me as an actor. We are eager to present to the audience, through the magic of the stage, the connections that the characters in the stories make with life and their surroundings. We searched for the people who have retreated into their own solitude in the empty streets of the island. We paid homage to this master, who, in its simplest form, infuses love into the very core of everything, by showcasing how the stories intertwine with reality. Then, we returned and exclaimed, "Long live literature and the stage!" Özgüngün's play brings the universal aspects of humanity depicted in Sait Faik's stories to the stage.

This production is sure to appeal to audiences of all ages who are interested in exploring the stories of Sait Faik. With meticulous attention to detail, from the set design to the music, lighting, and visuals, this play invites the audience to embark on an emotional and intellectual journey, allowing them to be swept away by the characters' narratives.

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Written and performed by: Özgür Özgülgün.
Producer: Aniş Aslan.
Event Coordinator: Canan Kurt
3D Video Design: Ünsal Özcan.
Interior Design: Serkan Kavurt
Music: Sinan Arslan
Lighting Design: Ismail Çoruh.
Poster Design: Peri Dinçer
Stage Direction: Alihan Daşdan.