48 Nights in Helsinki

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This is a poignant tale of two fractured souls, Zoe and Ian, whose paths intertwine in ways that are both beautiful and tragic. One is a woman without boundaries, and the other, a man shackled by all the wrong ones. Born from the ashes of severe childhood trauma, they embody a paradox: two people whose pieces fit together perfectly, yet for all the reasons they shouldn’t.

Zoe, shaped by the oppressive shadow of a narcissistic mother and haunted by the void left by her father’s disappearance during her infancy, carries the scars of childhood abuse. Her understanding of love is distorted, molded through the crucible of her hardships. In her search for connection, she finds solace in fleeting friendships and acquaintances, yet remains eternally guarded.

Ian, on the other hand, is a man forged in the fires of parental abandonment and family violence. His life is a testament to the absence of boundaries, a lack that leaves him yearning for acceptance and love at any cost. With his self-esteem de-facto shattered, he is a pleaser, desperately seeking validation from those around him, unaware that his quest will lead him down a treacherous path.

The stage is set for a tumultuous dance between the avoidant Zoe and the anxiously attached Ian. A push-and-pull dynamic unfolds that threatens to unravel their very beings, compelling them to confront the truths they’ve long avoided. In the midst of their intense connection, they discover a profound love that transcends their individual pain. Yet, the very foundation of their relationship is built upon the fragile scaffolding of self-delusion—a misguided hope that they can heal one another.

As their relationship teeters on the brink of destruction, they find themselves stripped bare, left with nothing but their own reflections. It is in this desolation that they begin the arduous journey inward, seeking the answers they once believed they could find in each other’s embrace.

The title, “48 Nights in Helsinki”, symbolizes the fleeting nature of their time together—an intimate connection that shared just 48 nights amidst a span of two years. While the clock ticked on the calendar, those precious nights held the weight of a lifetime, encapsulating both the beauty and tragedy of a love that ultimately could not save them.

In a world where everyone longs for connection, Zoe and Ian remind us that true healing must come from within. Their story is a testament to the complexities of love, loss, and the relentless pursuit of understanding oneself in the chaos of human emotion.

Starring:

(from left to right)

ALENA MESHCHERIAKOVA - Zoe

FRANÇOISE BERNIER - Ian (Photo credit: Heidi Piironen)

ANASTASIIA CHALA - Kya

PAYAM SALARVAND - Rob

Creative Team:

H.S. Fernandez - Playwright, Director

Alena Mescheriakova - Choreographer, Stage Manager, Assistant Director

Zachariah Chamberlaine - Producer