“Where is Rose? — musical Mazovia for the Crown” — we invite you on October 23, at 18:00 to the auditorium of the Skansen Hotel in Sierpec

Mr. Adam Struzik — Marshal of the Mazovian Voivodeship and Ms. Alicja Węgorzewska — Director of the Warsaw Chamber Opera and Mr. Jan Rzeszotarski — Director of the Museum of the Mazovian Village in Sierpec are honored to invite you to a unique artistic event “Musical Legend of Mazovia. Mazowsze dla Korony” directed by Jerzy Jan Połoński, with music and libretto by Jerzy Wołosiuk. The show will take place at the Museum of the Mazovian Village in Sierpec on October 23 (Friday) at 18:00 in the auditorium of the Skansen Hotel in Sierpc.

“Where is Rose?” — is a Polish musical about Mazovia, its legends and everything that cannot be closed in the official rubric. The event was prepared on the occasion of the 500th anniversary of the accession of Mazovia to the Polish Crown (1526—2026), which, closing the era of the independent Duchy of Mazovia, constitutes one of the foundations of regional identity.

The play is not only a reconstruction of old traditions, but a modern voice in the discussion about the power of tradition and memory. Combining elements of comedy, crime and contemporary musical theatre, the creators ask questions about how in the modern world we protect intangible heritage — our fairy tales, legends and mythology.

The action of the show takes viewers into the realities of the metaphorical Office of Standardization and Recording of Fairy Tales and Legends. This institution ensures that every supernatural character — from Master Twardowski to the Black Beast — has proper documentation and sanctioned status. However, the smooth operation of the bureaucratic machine is interrupted by the sudden disappearance of Róża from Wyszków. In search of the missing heroine, a duo of officials sets out: Witold Pravny — representing ruthless procedures and the letter of the law, and Konrad — a new employee, looking for an authentic, living voice in old applications. Their journey through Mazovia becomes a pretext to meet the figures of ancient beliefs (e.g. the devil Boruta, the Mermaid or the impetuous prince Siemowit) and discover that the living memory of generations eludes all attempts at formal classification.

The creators of the Polish music and theatre scene are responsible for the artistic shape of the show:

• Libretto, music and musical direction: Jerzy Wołosiuk Direction and staging: Jerzy Jan Połoński Set design: Katarzyna Gabrat-Szymańska Costumes: Marcin Łobacz Choreography: Paulina Andrzejewska-Damięcka Light and multimedia direction: Adam Tyszka, Piotr Szabliński

• Libretto, music and musical direction: Jerzy Wołosiuk

• Direction and staging: Jerzy Jan Połoński

• Set design: Katarzyna Gabrat-Szymańska

• Costumes: Marcin Łobacz

• Choreography: Paulina Andrzejewska-Damięcka

• Lighting and multimedia direction: Adam Tyszka, Piotr Szabliński

The main roles will include:

• Rafał Szatan (Witold the Right)

• Wojciech Daniel (Konrad Cudny)

• Małgorzata Chruściel (Rose of Wyszków)

• and Michał Romanowski (Boruta).

The soloists and the ensemble of dancers are accompanied live by Kapela z Urzędu — a multi-person instrumental ensemble (wind section, keyboards, guitars and drums).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• Duration of the performance: approx. 2 hours (Act I: 45 min | Break | Act II: 45 min)

• Venue: The performance hall of the Skansen Conference & SPA Hotel (Narutowicza Street 64) at the Mazowiecka Village Museum in Sierpec

• Tickets for PLN 10 available:

on-line

• https://bilety.mwmskansen.pl/termin.html?idg=2

and STATIONARY at the museum ticket offices:

• Museum of the Mazovian Village in Sierpec, 64 Narutowicza Street

• Town Hall, Wyszyński 1 Square in Sierpiec

• Museum of the Small Town in Bieżuń, ul. Stary Rynek 19 in Bieżuń

We cordially invite you to participate in this unique event. It proves that the history and traditions of Mazovia remain an inexhaustible source of artistic inspiration, and by telling them, we make them live on.

The event was organized by the Marshal's Office of the Mazowieckie Voivodeship.