THEATER WILL NOT PREPARE YOU FOR DEATH
by Nika Velt
dir. by Olga Lvoff and Elena Che
The Club at LaMama, 2024
set design
Costumes: Lisa Renee Jordan, Lighting: Nic Vincent, Sound: Masha Vasilevskaya, Choreography: Marla Phelan
This production explores loss, transformation, and the quiet strength rooted in family and heritage. It offers a thoughtful reflection on how compassion, love, and a connection to our roots can lead to a deeper sense of peace. The performance features a cast of actors and dancers, incorporating Tibetan masks, throat singing, and an everlasting bowl of koliva.