Episode 3. Wayne Maugans – The Peed-Upon Armored Personnel Carrier

Episode 3. Wayne Maugans – The Peed-Upon Armored Personnel Carrier

From A Dictionary Of Ukrainian Emotions by Ukrainska Pravda

October 22, 2024 · 31 min · Season 1 · Episode 3

About this episode

Wayne Maugans reads a play about life in a Ukrainian village during the Russian occupation, followed by a discussion on themes of fear and resilience.

In the third episode of the A Dictionary of Ukrainian Emotions podcast, American actor, director, and producer Wayne Maugans, known for his work in theatre, film, and television, reads from The Peed-Upon Armoured Personnel Carrier, a play by Ukrainian playwright Oksana Grytsenko. The play tells the story of life in a small village in southern Ukraine during the Russian occupation. The villagers, initially confused and terrified, watch the invasion unfold, unsure of how to react. Over time, their fear gives way to anger, and they decide to resist — though in an unexpected and unusual manner. After Maugans reading, the podcast host, writer and translator John Freedman, engages in a thoughtful discussion with him, exploring the themes raised by Grytsenko’s work. How does fear reshape a community’s sense of security? What compels people to remain in occupied towns and villages despite the looming dangers? These reflections offer listeners deeper insight into how, even in the bleakest circumstances, human resilience and humour can transform despair into a bold act of defiance.

People in this episode

Host: John Freedman

Guest: Wayne Maugans

Topics covered

  • Ukrainian theatre
  • Russian occupation
  • human resilience
  • community response
  • defiance

Keywords

  • Ukrainian emotions
  • theatre
  • Oksana Grytsenko
  • Russian invasion
  • human resilience
  • defiance
  • community

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: A Dictionary of Ukrainian Emotions, Ukrainska Pravda

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