<p>written by <strong>Layli Rohani</strong> <br>directed by <strong>Christian Cewulka</strong> <br>featuring <strong>Battles</strong>, <strong>Ben Dworken</strong>, & <strong>Artemis Zara Gültekin</strong></p>





<p><strong><em>performed live at FRIGID New York’s UNDER St. Mark’s Theater, May 5, 2025</em></strong></p>



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<p><strong><em>photos by John Noel</em></strong></p>

written by Layli Rohani directed by Christian Cewulka featuring Battles, Ben Dworken, & Artemis Zara Gültekin performed live at FRIGID New York’s UNDER St. Mark’s Theater, May 5, 2025 photos by John Noel

<p>written by <strong>Layli Rohani</strong> <br>directed by <strong>Christian Cewulka</strong> <br>featuring <strong>Battles</strong>, <strong>Ben Dworken</strong>, &amp; <strong>Artemis Zara Gültekin</strong></p>





<p><strong><em>performed live at FRIGID New York’s UNDER St. Mark’s Theater, May 5, 2025</em></strong></p>







<p><strong><em>photos by John Noel</em></strong></p>

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