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Welcome to 4Shadows UA!
We've started in 2022 because we`ve have intuition to support mental energy nowadays.
Among us are refugees, temporary removed persons.
And enthusiasts from all over Ukraine.This is our contribution. Helping people through art.
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Upcoming Open Rehearsals
Each week on Friday the studio team gathered at 5 pm in Kyiv.
Location can be changed - but you can contact us for more details.
Upcoming dates:
11/04
20/04
27/04
Ubpcoming performances
4Shadows is preparing to perfom your stories in the form of improvisation next dates.
Upcoming:
23/05 - Friday - Before the Day of Kyiv - TBA
20/06 - Friday - International Refugee Day - TBA
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How it all started
In 2023, a group of refugees and internally displaced persons in Ukraine began meeting at open master classes.
A year and a half later, the core team of the studio was formed, which took the stage for the first time on February 22, 2025.
We have a development plan, everyone wants to move forward. And you can join us on this journey.
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Together we Can Create. Collaborate. Captivate.
Join us on this journey of improvisation!
Team
Glib
For me, the playback genre has become a return to my inner expression. And from the feedback from viewers, I know that each of us contributes to the restoration of the viewer's soul through art.
Svtilana
Playback fascinated me from the first minute. When I first tried this genre it was like magic. For me personally it is not only the art of showing and highlighting important moments in life, but also a kind of reflection.
Ruslan
A hobby that has become part of my life. Getting to know others, getting to know myself. I joke that thanks to playback, I don't stay at home on weekends.
Tata
Playbacks have become a part of my life. It's impacted my life. But it is my second home - where everyone gives a part of themselves in their own way to help others.
Alex
My aspiration is to actively promote playback theatre as an effective tool for psychological support, fostering empathy, and enhancing understanding between people.
Let's bring your vision to life together
Frequently Asked Questions
What is playback format?
Playback is an experimental theatre genre. Which plays the audience's stories in an improvisation format. The actors, having heard the heart of the story, and they can be different in emotions, broadcast and illustrate the story of the narrator.
Do you have any special rules for participants?
Rule 1: We respect the participant's personality, regardless of gender, views and status in society.
Rule 2: Stories are always a personal experience. Everything that happened in Las Vegas, stays in Las Vegas.
Rule 3: We respect the participant's personal space: this is about safe comfort zones and tactility.
Come to the rehearsal and you will learn a little more.
How much does a rehearsal participant pay for participation?
Our rehearsals and master classes are now free of charge.
One rehearsal / master class lasts 3 hours. With a break. If you are interested, you can contact us via the feedback form.