William Luce. “I Lived as I Wanted”
(Monodrama)

Age Restriction: 16+
Author: William Luce
Director: People's Artist Agakishi Kazimov
Leading Role: Mehriban Abdullayeva
Genre: Monodrama
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

William Luce’s drama “I Lived as I Wanted” narrates the deeply painful life story of a woman. Zelda, who lived life on her own terms, made mistakes and eventually ended up in a psychiatric clinic. She reminisces about her past, sometimes with logical clarity, other times with a whimsical air—laughing at herself, yet occasionally reaching profound conclusions. Ultimately, she is an incredibly unhappy and ill-fated woman.

Her life ends tragically in the “asylum,” where she perishes in a fire, evoking deep regret in the audience.

Supported by a captivating performance, the play becomes a mirror of self-reflection for every viewer. Through this, the production’s core idea connects to universal human values.