ADO THEATRE

For the competition hosted by Leica, I needed to capture a couple kissing on the rooftop of a building, and that's when I had the pleasure of meeting Elmin Badalov, the creative mind behind the theater. Subsequently, he graciously extended an invitation for me to document their theatrical productions.

As I delved into the world of theater, it was a completely new experience for me, and I wasn't acquainted with the play being performed. The intensity of the performance was so astonishingly authentic and dazzling that at times, I lost myself in the moment and momentarily forgot my role as a photographer. The palpable tension among the actors, the impassioned exchanges, the physicality - it was akin to being in the midst of a genuine battle.

From that day forward, I became a regular at the premieres of all the remarkable performances at the ADO Theater, even revisiting some productions to capture their essence multiple times. One of my recent ventures was documenting the solo street performance by Elmin titled "Summer Poses" in 2022. Regrettably, the theater has since closed its curtains.

I'd like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Elmin, as well as all the gifted actors and actresses, for affording me this unforgettable journey into the world of theater - an experience I will forever cherish.