BALA MERGEN
Creative Team:
Authors: Q. Zhetpisbaev
Director: N. Vakhitov
Set Designer: Berik Burbaev
Costume Designer: Berik Burbaev
Sound Operator: Gulnafis Aminova
Sound Editor: Qairat Toqymbetov
Choreographer: Asan Boranchiev
Assistant Director: Anuar Bektas
Director’s Assistant: Aliya Dauitova
Characters and Performers:
| Bala Mergen | Anuar Bektas |
|
Aqqanat |
Egubaeva Dinara |
|
Aqbaldaq |
Baghytgul Batyrhanova |
|
Witch |
Ainuar Zhetpisbaeva
|
| Qabyl / Spy | |
|
Dabil / Wrestler |
Bekarys Shalkar |
|
Torkulak Khan |
Nursultan Esen |
|
Grand Vizier |
Amanzhol Moldakhmet |
| Oghiz Baluan | |
|
Executioners |
Qobylandy Bolat, Nurkhan Qosanov, Bazil Sultangazy, Margulan Namenov, Zangar Abenov |
|
Blue-necked Bird |
Sitorah Anwarova |
|
Basskeser |
Nurkhan Qosanov |
Plot:
“Bala Mergen” is a fairy tale about bravery and the courage of the protagonist, who strives to save his friend Aqqanat, captured by a witch. Overcoming various challenges and dangers, he reveals his true qualities — courage, determination, strength of spirit, and readiness to fight for justice. He infiltrates the enemy’s lair, faces numerous obstacles, and, with the help of his friends, fights for peace and freedom.
The fairy tale, highlighting the greatness of blank verse and eloquent language, awakens the consciousness of the younger generation, fosters patriotism, expands the horizons of imagination, and teaches moral values.
