“NO NAME” is a bold statement on a woman’s choice to be herself
The story of an actress is told in the genre of “autofiction,” blending an authentic life story with artistic freedom. It’s a personal, unrelenting tale set against significant historical events: Soviet education, immigration, war, success, addiction, and violence.
From childhood, she feels “not enough,” battling expectations and slipping into self-destruction — dependence, self-violence, alienation, and objectification of her own body.
Throughout, she searches for support, someone to lean on, but ultimately finds strength within herself. The narrative includes elements inspired by Sarah Kane’s “4:48 Psychosis.” Though the protagonist didn’t perform in the play, its theme of a woman losing meaning intertwines with her story. Kane’s play ends in suicide; in “No Name”, the protagonist finds a different ending.
In an era where power and violence dominate, “No Name” emphasizes vulnerability, the right to err, and the freedom and strength to choose life — stronger than anything else.
Concept and Lead Actress — Marina Shoif
Playwright — Ksenia Yarosh
Director — Dasha Shamina
Movement Designer — Polina Dreyden
Set Designer — Ksenia Sorokina
Composer — Sasha Gefen
Sound Designer — Andrey Mirny
Lighting Designer — Maxim Dov
Media Designer — Ilya Delyatitsky
Technical Manager — Anton Troshin
Translation — Polina Brukman
Producers — Anya Ginzburg, Liza Shkolnik, Sonia Gromova
Poster — Ksenia Sorokina (style and concept), Daria Kuzmina (photography), Alisa Obraztsova (design), Nastya Vonsovich (makeup and hair), Sonia Gromova (producer)
Special thanks to Elena Kolina for the inspiration to create the show. Without her, this work would not have been possible.
