My Władek.
I will miss you with my entire soul.
What we built, created and shaped every day together as Marianna and Władek will stand out as the most unique partnership and subsequent creation of my career. It stands out like a rare, glimmering, inexplicably-created star.
Oh Ilia, we searched the entire world for you, and your preciousness was evident within seconds. (I’ll never forget after reading with you over Zoom, feeling that spark across the screen, then immediately calling our director Igor Golyak right away and saying “Can we keep him?!”)
I’m proud of you for prioritizing your health, and endeavor to share the exact same values. For without our health, we cannot hope to play another day.
But your absence leaves an Ilia-shaped hole in my, Marianna’s, and our entire class’s hearts, and while I will miss you with my entire being, your contributions, creation, character, and influence will be a part of this creation, and my heart, for eternity.
Forever waltzing with you,
Your Rachelka,
Al
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Oh Ilia, we searched the entire world for you, and your preciousness was evident within seconds. (I’ll never forget after reading with you over Zoom, feeling that spark across the screen, then immediately calling our director Igor Golyak right away and saying “Can we keep him?!”)
I’m proud of you for prioritizing your health, and endeavor to share the exact same values. For without our health, we cannot hope to play another day.
But your absence leaves an Ilia-shaped hole in my, Marianna’s, and our entire class’s hearts, and while I will miss you with my entire being, your contributions, creation, character, and influence will be a part of this creation, and my heart, for eternity.
Forever waltzing with you,
Your Rachelka,
Al
X
All photographs: ©Jeremy Daniel
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Hope he heals up soon. He was F-ing fantastic (as was the entire show)
ReplyDeleteI loved every second
ReplyDeleteYou are, as always, so beautifully, linguistically, and poignantly eloquent! May we all endeavor, as you said, to prioritize and look after our health and wellbeing, as, indeed, without it, there is no play and art to make and serve
ReplyDeleteMy dear Rachelka, thank you for these beautiful words! I was blessed to be your Wladek! To learn from you and to be in a presence and to be affected by such unique talent and energy like yours is a gift any artist craves for! Wishing you health,love,creativity, and optimism!
ReplyDeleteHope you heal up quickly and well, Ilia! You’re a force of nature and hope our paths cross again soon. Thanks so much for taking such good care of our Al
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Alec! I am grateful to have shared the stage with Al! I'm looking forward to seeing you guys soon! Much love and creativity!
DeleteSweet Ilia! We will miss your laughter and artistry! Till next time!
ReplyDeleteThank you, dear Ashton! What a treat to have been working with you! Miss you tons, and I hope to see you again soon!
DeleteThis production looks heartbreaking and gorgeous. You can see the love and pain poured into it from the photos!
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