
ELINAN HÄÄT
MAILA TALVIO
HENKILÖT:
I NÄYTÖS
VENNERI
HERMANNI
VENNERI
HERMANNI
VENNERI
HERMANNI
A lively summer garden sets the stage for a bustling wedding rehearsal in a small Finnish town. The cast gathers around a buzzing kitchen and a chorus of crickets, each character— from the flamboyant groom Vihtori, who bursts into song mid‑step, to the stoic landowner Venneri and his bumbling son‑in‑law Hermann—bringing their quirks and ambitions to the fore. As old‑fashioned customs clash with rumors of modern farming equipment, the dialogue crackles with jokes, teasing, and a hint of underlying tension about inheritance and authority.
Through witty banter and vivid stage pictures, the play paints a portrait of community life where tradition, gossip, and youthful optimism collide. Listeners will be drawn into the colorful personalities of the shy pastry chef Vappu, the dreamy Piikki‑Liisa, and the hopeful bride Elina, all while the summer heat and cicada song underscore the day's restless energy. The first act promises a charmingly chaotic celebration that hints at deeper family dynamics yet to unfold.
Language
fi
Duration
~37 minutes (35K characters)
Release date
2024-10-06
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1871–1951
A major Finnish novelist, translator, and cultural figure, she wrote stories that engaged with social questions while also helping bring European literature to Finnish readers. Her long career made her one of the notable literary voices in Finland in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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