Thank you to everyone who joined DAWN Inc last night to experience the unparalleled performances of the actors from the Ukrainian theater in Portland – “I Love Ukraine”
The play, inspired by the work of Ukrainian author Hohol, was adapted for our theater by scriptwriter and concert director Inna Kovtun, Master of Music, QMHP-C, ethnographer, folklorist and DAWN’s Director of Health Equity and Culture and professional theater facilitator, professional actress and theater educator Ilona Avilova!
Alisa and Roman Kuzmenko (Oksana and Vakula)
Naka Korkh (Devil)
Оксана Кононова (Solokha)
Lyubov Savchuk (Lady Gaga)
Tetyana Kononova and Valentyna Shcherbyna (Palazhka and Paraska)
Nataila Banina (Patsyuk and Hostess)
Vadym Statyva, Lyubov Tarisova, and Alevtina Portland (Friends of Vakula and Oksana)
Ilona Avilova (Mr. Chub)
Thank you to the magical carolers of Lisova Pisnya under leadership of Tatyana Chub and the incredible young talents of Inna Kovtun’s children’s group, “Співочий світанок”!
A special thank you to:
Michael Caruso, our kind and talented sound engineer and guitarist
Maxym Avilov, our operator and lighting expert
Vadym Momot, our dedicated assistant and behind-the-scenes wizard
We deeply appreciate the warm hospitality of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral for hosting us, Keren Pedersen Oleksandra Yankova for helping behind the scenes, and our funding partners at Oregon Department of Human Services for making this evening possible.
This event was more than a performance—it was a chance for emotional and mental renewal, sharing, and finding strength within a united community. Together, we continue to inspire and support one another.
Thank you for being part of this unforgettable experience!