<p>written by <strong>Hraban Luyat</strong> <br>directed by <strong>Erin Solér</strong> <br>featuring <strong>Rebecca Balmer</strong>, <strong>Wren Phoenix</strong>, & <strong>Urja Vyas</strong></p>





<p>performed live at FRIGID New York’s UNDER St. Marks Theater, May 4, 2026</p>



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<p><strong><em>photos by Ariella Axelbank</em></strong></p>

written by Hraban Luyat directed by Erin Solér featuring Rebecca Balmer, Wren Phoenix, & Urja Vyas performed live at FRIGID New York’s UNDER St. Marks Theater, May 4, 2026 photos by Ariella Axelbank

<p>written by <strong>Hraban Luyat</strong> <br>directed by <strong>Erin Solér</strong> <br>featuring <strong>Rebecca Balmer</strong>, <strong>Wren Phoenix</strong>, &amp; <strong>Urja Vyas</strong></p>





<p>performed live at FRIGID New York’s UNDER St. Marks Theater, May 4, 2026</p>







<p><strong><em>photos by Ariella Axelbank</em></strong></p>

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