La MaMa Presents Those Who Remained

In this transformative multimedia solo show, Sophia Gutchinov explores the profound depths of love through a deeply personal lens of Indigenous ceremony and modern dating. Drawing from her unique Italian-Mongolian heritage, she weaves a narrative that bridges cultural divides, reflecting her background of a Buddhist father and Catholic mother. The performance incorporates projections, comedy, and spoken word, creating an immersive experience that confronts personal roots and identity. Collaborating with artists from diverse backgrounds – including AAPI, Latin, Black, LGBTQ+, and Kalmyk tribal performers – Gutchinov examines her family’s complex history, including her grandparents’ escape from WWII, her parent’s nomadic journey to…New Jersey, and her recent journey to her father’s homeland, all viewed through an intersection of acting and neuroscience.

CREDITS
Performer, playwright, producer: Sophia Gutchinov
Drummer: Sanal Leejean
Director & scenic designer: Rani O’Brien
Lighting designer: Kevin Dunn
Recording violinist: Montana Debor
Dramaturg: Catherine Filloux
Production manager & co-producer: Maddie Heeney
Stage manager: Milan Eldridge
Press representative: Paul Siebold
Sound designer: Boris Nazarov
Projection designer: Luna Yixi Wu

This project is a part of the What Can We Do? Artist Grant program, presented by Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) and is supported by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. Special thanks to Council Members Christopher Marte and Sandra Ung. Projects focused on the support of Palestinian creators and their communities are supported by the Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice.