CHRONICLES OF A LOST SOUL by Anna Halas

In this episode, we welcome Ukrainian playwright, theater translator, and scholar Anna Halas. We explore the impact of war on personal identity through her affecting play, CHRONICLES OF A LOST SOUL. After a powerful reading, we discuss with Anna the evolution of Ukrainian theater, the challenges of writing about trauma, and the importance of translating Ukrainian voices for a global audience amid ongoing conflict.

Play Starts (1:09)

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Interview with Anna (21:30)

Cast:

I-Body: Deb Meeks

I-Soul: Jessica Weaver

Directed by Garry Lee Posey

Soundscape by Eric "Red" Wyatt

Additional links to learn more about Anna:

Ukrainian Drama Translations Library

World Literature Today

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