"Better Late Than Never": Sonja Kolačarić on Missed Opportunities and Catharsis in the Play "Before You Go"

“Better Late Than Never”: Sonja Kolačarić on Missed Opportunities and Catharsis in the Play “Before You Go” Sonja Kolačarić discusses the play “Before You Go,” an intimate drama about former lovers meeting after 25 years, focusing on missed opportunities and lost time. The play encourages self-reflection on life choices and the process of losing and finding oneself. Kolačarić emphasizes the importance of open hearts and the positive impact of kind words, citing the Nick Cave lyric “It’s better late than never” as a key message.

• The play “Before You Go” is an intimate drama exploring missed opportunities and lost time through the reunion of former lovers after 25 years.
• Actress Sonja Kolačarić highlights the script’s ability to present dramatic surprises that deeply affect the characters, providing rich opportunities for actors.
• The play prompts audiences to reflect on their life decisions and asks the crucial question: “Where did we lose ourselves along the way?”
• Kolačarić believes that everything that happens should happen and that lost parts of oneself can be found again.
• The core message of the play is encapsulated by the lyric “It’s better late than never.”
• The actress recommends the play for its potential for healthy theatrical catharsis in anxious times.
• Kolačarić relates to the characters’ situations, viewing their reunion as a victory.
• She states that the word ‘sorry’ is not difficult for her personally, unlike for some others.
• There are plans to tour the play in other cities in Serbia and the region.
• The play features Sonja Kolačarić and Vuk Saletović in the main roles and has upcoming performances on March 18th at Academy 28.