International Voices Project

The International Voices Project spring season continues this Thursday with Golem by Sasha Denisova from Ukraine 🇺🇦

Join us for an evening of contemporary international theatre as IVP brings another powerful global voice to Chicago audiences for Season 16, followed by an amazing talkback and reception with the cast and team!

🎟️ Reservations are free and encouraged through the link in bio and on our story!

GOLEM | Ukraine 🇺🇦
Playwright: Sasha Denisova
Translator: Maria Saltykova
Director: Kay Martinovich
In partnership with Trap Door Theatre

📍 Instituto Cervantes Chicago
🕕 Thursday at 6:00 PM

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International Voices Project
ivpchicago.org
Tell the story, change the world!

In collaboration with Instituto Cervantes Chicago ()

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Less than one week from today, IVP begins a new season of global storytelling with Flood Zone from Spain 🇪🇸

Join us as we kick off the Spring 2026 festival with a powerful new work by Marta Barceló, translated by HJ Gardner and directed by Sonya Madrigal!

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW
Free to reserve at the link below and on the IVP website.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spain-flood-zone-tickets-1985637989679?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

📅 Tuesday, May 12 at 6:00 PM
Free reception with food and drinks to follow!

FLOOD ZONE | Spain 🇪🇸
Playwright: Marta Barceló
Translator: HJ Gardner
Director: Sonya Madrigal
In partnership with UrbanTheater Company

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International Voices Project
ivpchicago.org
Tell the story, change the world!

In collaboration with Instituto Cervantes Chicago ( )

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Trap Door is thrilled to be participating in the International Voices Project again this year representing Ukraine with a staged reading on May 14th at 6PM at the Instituto Cervantes of Chicago!

GOLEM
Written by Sasha Denisova
Translated by Maria Saltykova
Directed by Kay Martinovich

Featuring: Joan Nahid and Manuela Rentea. Stage Managed by Gary Damico.

Max’s ex-wife Marta, a bohemian New Yorker, arrives in Ukraine to bury him—only to find his young widow Maria refusing the funeral, insisting Max is still alive and has been returning to her. Drawn back into the apartment where their youthful dreams once took shape, Marta begins to believe her—until she discovers a strange, haunting doll in the wardrobe, sewn from pillows with a face made of Max’s photographs. Half-alive and deeply loved, this uncanny stand-in pulls Marta into Maria’s world, where they dine with him, argue over his love, and read from The Golem—a story of a man created but never truly alive. A surreal and unsettling exploration of grief, love, and the refusal to let go.

Reserve your seat here: https://www.ivpchicago.org/calendar/spring2026/golem-ukraine

We hope to see you all there!

Don't miss the staged reading of GOLEM written by Sasha Denisova and directed by Kay Martinovich!

Trap Door is honored to represent Ukraine at this year's International Voices Project with a staged reading of GOLEM on Thursday, May 14th at 6PM.

Max’s ex-wife Marta, a bohemian New Yorker, arrives in Ukraine to bury him—only to find his young widow Maria refusing the funeral, insisting Max is still alive and has been returning to her. Drawn back into the apartment where their youthful dreams once took shape, Marta begins to believe her—until she discovers a strange, haunting doll in the wardrobe, sewn from pillows with a face made of Max’s photographs. Half-alive and deeply loved, this uncanny stand-in pulls Marta into Maria’s world, where they dine with him, argue over his love, and read from The Golem—a story of a man created but never truly alive. A surreal and unsettling exploration of grief, love, and the refusal to let go.

Reserve seats at: https://www.ivpchicago.org/calendar/spring2026/golem-ukraine

Opportunity for Summer Employment:
/ Yollocalli Arts Reach
After School Matters APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN!

If you’re a crafty youth artist or wanting to learn something new this summer while getting paid, this is for you!!!

Join our summer After School Matters programs!
- Youth artist ages 14-21
- June 21 - August 7, 2026
- Receive a stipend for your participation!

Spots fills up quick! So don't miss out on this summer programs!
Scan the QR code in the corner of the graphic and start your application now
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Questions? Contact 1 773-823-1065 or email: [email protected]

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Announcing IVP Season 16, in collaboration with !!

Tickets come with a reception after the reading and are free to reserve now on our website, at the links in our bio, and the link in our story today. 🎟️🍷

What reading will we be seeing you at?

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International Voices Project
ivpchicago.org
Tell the story, change the world!

In collaboration with Instituto Cervantes Chicago ()

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