ECHO LUBIMOVKA 2026 Independent Festival of Russian-language drama. at Highways Performance Space and Gallery

Independent Festival of Russian-language drama. Two days, six play ridings in English and Russian with subs.

ECHO LUBIMOVKA LA returns for its third annual festival of contemporary Russian-language drama.

Over two festival days, we will present six staged readings of new plays, bringing together playwrights, directors, and actors from Los Angeles and beyond.

This year’s program features three readings in Russian and three in English, making contemporary Russian-language drama accessible to an even broader audience.

Each reading will be followed by a conversation with the creative team, giving audiences a chance to discuss the play and the themes it explores. All readings will be presented with corresponding subtitles.

NOVEMBER 21

“Confusion” by Aliaksei Makeychik Reading in Russian with English subtitles

“Mum!” by Anna Vlasiuk Reading in English with Russian subtitles

“Moron” by Vasily Sigarev Reading in Russian with English subtitles

NOVEMBER 22

“How Sasha Came to Love Beer?” by Sasha Ostras

Reading in Russian with English subtitles

“A Couple of Thoughts in a Matchbox” by Alexander Sokoltsov

Reading in English with Russian subtitles

“Open Relationship” by Igor Sergeev

Reading in English with Russian subtitles