The guests of Hotel of Two Worlds are ordinary people who wake up in a strange place with no clear answer to how they arrived, when they may leave, or where the elevator will take them next. In this uncertain in-between space, anything is possible: pain disappears, familiar rules stop working, and the enigmatic Dr. S offers only the bare minimum of explanations. Each resident travels a personal arc of fear, hope, and acceptance. This is a metaphysical drama, tinged with fantasy, in which the mind teeters between dreams and reality, comedy and tragedy, life and death.

In the Author’s Words

“People often ask how I thought of this hotel between two worlds with its elevator […] But I watched some of my relatives and friends leave for that mysterious place. Some came back, others did not. […] What strikes me most is how happy, how eager to live and enjoy themselves they became.” “What is my play about? About allowing yourself to let go of control and embrace mystery. To stop fearing the unknown and accept what must happen. That is the extraordinary journey awaiting Julien.”— eric-emmanuel-schmitt.com

Credits

Playwright: Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt Director: Olga Sotiriadi

Cast

Julien — Dmitry Sotiriadi

Magician — Nikolai Ryzhenko

Marie — Irina Carter

President — Boris Shternberg

Dr. S — Aleksandra Levkovski, Irina Lazutkina

Laura — Anna Shapkina

Man in White — Rafail Levkovski

Woman in White - Victoria Little

Duration

2 hours with one intermission.

Wine will be available for purchase during intermission.

Ticket Policy All tickets are non-refundable.

Performances

May 16-17 at 6:00 PM

Venue Chapel Theatre

4107 SE Harrison Street

Milwaukie, Oregon 97222

Tickets

$40 per person

*Tickets will not be sold at the door.