Those Who Remained

World Premiere | La MaMa E.T.C.

• Executive Producer / Writer / Performer: Sophia Gutchinov

• Director: Rani O’Brien

• Assistant Producer: Matthew D. Foster

Those Who Remained: a multimedia new one-woman play about the transformative limits of love told through indigenous ceremony, modern dating, and confronting one's Italian-Mongolian roots, from a New York voice performed and written by Sophia Gutchinov, past resident artist at La MaMa.

Earth

New Works, Under St. Marks (Stage Reading)

• Playwright / Producer: Matthew Foster

• Theme: Existentialism

• Status: Original Production (Premiered 2024)

In the isolated rural fields of Kentucky, a new mother's struggle with severe postpartum stress spirals into a surreal psychological nightmare when she begins to suspect her family, her home, and her very reality are part of a controlled, inescapable loop. 

Rendering scripts, taking into account my client's (director) wants and the show's requirements, is crucial for a theatrical show. Knowledge of theatrical design is based on my teachings and own creations at BMCC- CUNY, and my short run at Texas Tech University. 

Ultimately, this blend of practical creation and academic exploration allows me to bridge the gap between a script's raw potential and a fully realized physical environment, ensuring the final design serves the director's intent, the actors' needs, and the audience's experience. 

I bridge the gap between creative ambition and technical reality. By blending production oversight with boots-on-the-ground stage management, I translate artistic vision into actionable schedules, precise calling scripts, and cohesive team environments. From the first production meeting to the final curtain call, I ensure every moving part—human or mechanical—is exactly where it needs to be.