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‘a Streetcar named Desire’ ‘Tramlijn Begeerte’ is a top classic from the Amerikaanse Realisme, and established Marlon Brando’s name as one of the greatest actors of the so-called method acting school, where the actor completely merges into his character. Oscar nomination material, therefore. Maar de Tramlijn is not a nice, light, and airy piece. It tackles some of the most unpleasant social and psychological themes: narcissism, alcohol addiction, domestic violence, and rape. Yet it is one of the most performed and beloved pieces in the theater. Precisely because it is so truthful. Because all roles are such a challenge for actors, who can shine through the lifelike dialogues and character drawings. Through the emotions, which strike the stage like whirlwinds. And through the final chord, brutal and heartbreaking. The piece is 75 years old. And still a contemporary cry from the heart. A classic, then. ORIGINAL TEXT: Tennessee Williams (‘a Streetcar named Desire’) TRANSLATION: Janine Brogten DIRECTION: Koen Van Impe ACTING: Kevin Janssens, Clara Cleymans, Evelien Bosmans, Ben Segers, Sandrine Van Handenhoven, Yemi Oduwale, Ann De Winne, Rino Sokol, Leo de Clippeleir, Flora Van Canneyt SET: Saskia Lauwaard COSTUMES: Marie Dries ART DIRECTOR: Tom Boute PHOTOGRAPHY: Lieven Dirckx Met the support of the Tax Shelter measure of the Belgische Federale Overheid.