Far From Home

Far From Home is a collective performance with Julia Rahmanzaei and Olga Kravtsova that explores the deeply human experiences of migration, displacement, and identity. Through evocative physicality and poignant storytelling, the performance delves into the emotional landscapes of individuals navigating the spaces between belonging and isolation.

Drawing from personal narratives and universal themes, Far From Home reflects the resilience and fragility of those who leave their homelands in search of safety, purpose, or connection. The piece weaves together moments of vulnerability and strength, creating an intimate and immersive exploration of what it means to find—or lose—a sense of home.

Perfect for audiences seeking thought-provoking and heartfelt work, Far From Home invites viewers to witness the struggles and triumphs of those forging paths in unfamiliar territories, offering a mirror to the complexities of human migration and adaptation.

*First premiered at the Fertile Ground Festival in Portland, Oregon. Grow Grant Recipient.

* With support from PDXP

Part 1 - “The Old Man” by Olga Kravtsova

“I want to dedicate this work to my father, who had a difficult time as an immigrant in the US. He went through many challenges and has been denying himself everything for his family. "The Old Man" is my way of saying thank you to him and all the sacrifices he made while he passed away.” – Olga Kravtsova (performer, co-producer)

Development:

Work in progress (15 minutes) had been presented at the 12 MM Festival at the Base Space (Seattle) and Spring Shot 2023 at the 18th and Union Theater (Seattle) and Oregon Fringe Festival 2024 (Ashland, OR). This current full iteration of the Old Man become a part of an hour-long show - Far From Home - and was performed at Fertile Ground Festival 2024 (Portland, OR).

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Part 2 - I Am an Actress, Where Is My Country? by Julia Rahmanzaei

“With a box full of hopes and dreams and all the banned plays, I migrated to a country that would be a refuge for me and my scripts. I can say that after 10 years, I can perform freely on stage and not be afraid of anything. I tried and fought for years to perform my plays as an actor on the stage, but because of the censorship, I could never do it. At the university, they didn't let me defend my thesis because it was about women's dance and body movements. Dance and movement are prohibited for Iranian women on stage, in many shows, and also in the text I wrote and now only their place is in the closet in my house, because several times they rejected my shows due to censorship, and migration was my only way.”– Julia Rahmanzaei (performer, co-producer)