Vanha laulu: Kolminäytöksinen näytelmä

In a lively Finnish farmhouse, the Korpela household bustles with everyday demands. Mother Katri and father Taneli argue over their son Heikki’s future while the servant Jere, dressed in his ceremonial coat, prepares to leave on a seemingly simple errand. Their conversation drifts from the logistics of coffee, sugar and ammunition to the whispered urgency of a letter meant for the Honkala family, hinting that something more than a routine delivery is at stake.

The play’s humor unfolds through rapid exchanges, with Jere’s cheeky remarks and Vilma’s curious interjections adding a layer of light‑hearted mischief. As the family juggles chores, expectations, and subtle power plays, listeners are drawn into a snapshot of early‑20th‑century rural life where each request—whether for sweets, gunpowder, or a wedding invitation—carries the weight of deeper relationships. The first act sets the stage for a story that balances domestic comedy with the anticipation of a journey that could reshape the Korpelas’ world.