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The Ukrainian Words Project
April 30 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
free
The Ukrainian Words Project features new play readings and optional Story Circles with members of the Ukrainian diaspora here in Minnesota. In an effort to uplift Ukrainian voices, each event presents an hour-long staged reading of excerpts from newly commissioned plays by Ukrainian playwrights written since the war began in February 2022.
The readings are followed by optional community Story Circles, a structured practice developed by UNESCO for developing intercultural competencies. Leaders of the Story Circles will facilitate and welcome a collective processing of the work and sharing of stories from our Ukrainian and post-Soviet community members. Story Circles give Ukrainians, others from the post Soviet diaspora, and general audiences in Minnesota a chance to process what’s happening in Ukraine and the war’s effect on them.
Each event will begin with an hour-long staged reading, followed by optional Story Circles where light refreshments will be provided. Admission is FREE, with limited seating available. Donations to support Ukrainian efforts are highly encouraged. Reservations will be available online in late March 2024 at theatrenovimost.org. Readings will be performed in English with printed play texts provided in Ukrainian. Ukrainian and Russian translators are available during Story Circles to all who wish to participate. ASL interpreters are available upon request.
The Ukrainian Words Project is directed and produced by Theatre Novi Most founders Lisa Channer and Vladimir Rovinsky, with stage management by Jaya Robillard, and community outreach coordination by Olivia Brantstetter. The readings are performed by Barbra Berlovitz, Pearce Bunting, Paul de Cordova, and Adelin Phelps, with music by Lev and Olga Frayman, and Yev Rosso.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
Monday, April 29 at 7:30 PM at Ukrainian American Community Center
301 NE Main St, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Tuesday, April 30 at 7:30 PM at Earley Center for the Performing Arts
Minnesota State University, Mankato
320 Maywood Ave, Mankato, MN 56001
Friday, May 3 at 7:30 PM at The Museum of Russian Art
5500 Stevens Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55419
Wednesday, May 8 at 7:30 PM at History Theatre
30 10th St E, St Paul, MN 55101
Friday, May 10 at 7:30 PM at Barbara Barker Center for Dance
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
500 21st Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Sunday, May 12 at 7:30 PM at Zeitgeist Center for Arts & Community
222 E Superior St, Duluth, MN 55802
