Mission

The New York City Metropolitan area is home to many immigrant groups, including nearly a million people from the former Soviet Union. Among them are distinguished directors, designers, actors and musicians. Situated in this highly competitive city, starting in a cellar, knowing no one, these talented individuals have proved over and over that determination, commitment and relentless devotion can lead to the highest achievements. All that is needed for them to enrich American culture is a chance...

The Russian American Theatre Festival “White Square” Organizing Committee see its mission as giving an opportunity to the very best theatrical professionals, both the established and the newcomers, from Europe and the U.S. We ardently desire to support and help develop what we consider genuine artistic talent and expression.

The main goal of the Festival is to expose New Yorkers to the finest examples of Russian and European directorial approaches, enriched with American theatre tradition and superb artistic craftsmanship. By bringing people from different ethnic backgrounds together, we promote creative dialogue and an integrated multinational atmosphere.

We strongly believe that the White Square Festival will become a true parade of talents, a wonderful tribute to the flourishing performing arts community of New York City and the United States of America.

Marina Levitskaya  and Victor Rashkovich, Festival Producers