„Poem without a heroine“ is a 60-minute immersive and site-specific performance that delves into individual and collective biographical events through historical turning points, prompting reflection on the cyclical nature of history. Spanning nearly a century, the piece explores themes of (non-)belonging and the enduring memories that resurface within the context of a long-standing sanctuary. Guiding the audience through various epochs and spaces are the recollections of a granddaughter about her grandmother, who lost her parents as political prisoners during the Stalinist regime. The performance illuminates the fragility of life and the reverberations of violence across generations. Through spoken and projected texts, a silent film, and a tapestry of objects and images, the audience becomes actively immersed in the performance. The theater's spaces serve as evocative backdrops, while the performer, sound, and light act as equal partners in evoking the labyrinthine depths of consciousness. "Poem without a heroine" aspires to foster a community grounded in memory, resistance, and enlightenment, rather than being driven by fear.

As the future ripens in the past,
So the past rots in the future –
A terrible festival of dead leaves.

Anna Akhmatova, Poem Without a Hero, 1963