Vladimir Rovinsky, in collaboration with The Museum of Russian Art, presents the English language premiere of a brand-new adaptation of Karel Čapek’s The White Plague. This adaptation was created by Belarusian playwright Andrei Kureichik, who now lives in political exile in the United States, and translated into English by Vladimir Rovinsky.

Set in a dystopian future ruled by the Supreme Imperial Marshal Tretiak, The White Plague explores the clash between unchecked political power and the pursuit of peace. As an incurable pandemic strikes those over fifty, the regime’s carefully controlled world begins to unravel—especially when a cure is discovered, but withheld as a bold act of resistance. Originally written in 1937, Čapek’s work remains startlingly relevant today.

Following the performance, stay for a Q&A with playwright Andrei Kureichik, offering insight into the play’s urgent themes and his experience as a writer in exile.

Creative Team
Director: Vladimir Rovinsky
Performers: Barbra Berlovitz, Suzanne Cross, Jonathan Feld, Steve Handrickson, Liv Kemp, Sam Landman, Tracey Maloney, David Michaeli, Julia Valen, Matt Wall
Stage Manager: Cameron Fleck
Artwork: Sofiia Rovinskaia

Friday, March 21 |  7:00 – 9:00 PM

TICKETS: $12 General Admission  |  $10 TMORA Members  |  $5 Students

Doors open at 6:00 PM. All galleries and TMORA Shop will be open for your enjoyment prior to the reading. Free parking is located across the street in the Creekside Church (formerly the Mayflower Church) parking lot. The reading and Q&A will take place in the Main Gallery. Seating is general admission.

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This activity is funded in part by the Faculty Research Grant at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Vladimir Rovinsky is a fiscal year 2024 recipient of a Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board.