Krzysztof Garbaczewski - director, script, set design, VR design
Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:00PM
The Downstairs @ La MaMa
66 East 4th Street
(between Bowery & Second Avenue)
New York,NY10003
F triain to Second Avenue; 6 train to Bleecker Street; N/R train to 8th Street.
In this innovative, quantum and cabalistic theatrical production, the story of Jacob Frank comes to life
simultaneously in six locations around the world in a simulcast performance happening in New York,
Colombia, Poland, Ukraine, Georgia and Greece. This mid-18th century figure, a young Jew of mysterious
origins, arrives in a Polish village in the midst of growing unrest in Europe. Experiencing ecstatic visions, Frank
captivates with his charisma. Over the course of a decade, he and his zealous followers travel through the
Habsburg and Ottoman empires, converting to Islam and then to Catholicism, meeting with heretical
condemnation one moment and messianic recognition the next. The actors perform both on physical stages in
these countries and on a digital stage in virtual reality, capturing a world on the brink of change. This
performance highlights Frank's enigmatic legacy, perfect for Olga Tokarczuk's profound narrative.
Krzysztof Garbaczewski is a renowned theater director and the founder of Dream Adoption Society. He
graduated from the Ludwik Solski State Drama School in Krakow with a degree in Theater Directing and
Dramaturgy. Garbaczewski uses the medium of theater to explore existential questions and push the
boundaries of human experience. Since 2017, he has been developing a new theatrical language that
incorporates virtual 3D environments, avatars, virtual scenography, and live actors. His innovative approach
creates meticulously crafted mixed reality experiences for both online platforms and live audiences. By
blending traditional and digital elements, Garbaczewski offers unique, immersive experiences that challenge
conventional theater norms and invite audiences to engage with cutting-edge, interactive storytelling.
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