Mafia, candles and the cat Don Basilio, or how the Alma Mater Youth Theatre celebrates its 15th anniversary!

Sometimes, to celebrate a birthday, you just need to… gather old and new friends, light some candles, and start investigating. This is how Alma Mater celebrated the 15th anniversary of its theater studio – with a game of mafia.

Our wonderful hosts skillfully navigated the mafia and civilians, cleverly twisting the plot and adding spice to every scene.

The air was thick with mystery, enigma, intrigue, and, of course, drama. There was laughter, secrets, and friendly banter.

Each player chose their own character, from the old woman Shapoklyak to the femme fatale with a fan. Even Don Basilio's ginger cat dropped by to check on us - to make sure everything was under control.

As soon as the presenter said: “The city is waking up…” a real theatrical performance began!

The civilians won one round (with a victorious grin), and in the next, the mafia prevailed (with a slight chuckle). After all, no matter what happens, the Alma Mater Youth Theatre is more than just a theater. It's a family where even the mafia plays nice.