Pilviškiai: My Father’s Village

Storyteller/musician, Karen Golden presents this interactive performance that spotlights her 2018 journey to her father’s village in Lithuania to come to terms with how her family was impacted by the Lithuanian Jewish genocide. There will also be a pre-show immersive experience available for VIP ticketholders that takes guests on an emotionally resonant journey into a time in history that remains controversial, is rarely discussed and is especially relevant today.

This multimedia performance blends immersive storytelling and live Klezmer music played by Klezmer Arts Institute Los Angeles (KAILA), which Karen co-founded along with Dr. Alan Klein, and music director Gustavo Bulgach in 2019.

Golden’s painful yet heartening story takes audiences into one of the darkest chapters in humanity’s history to remind us of the power of family, community, and our ability to find hope in even the bleakest of times.

Schedule
- 6:30pm: Doors open for VIP ticketholders
- 7pm: Doors open for General Admission ticketholders
- 8pm-9:30pm: Main show
- 9:30pm-11pm: Celebratory dance party and performance by Klezmer Arts Institute Los Angeles

Additional Event Details
- This is a kosher event and will feature small bites for all guests.
- CONTENT WARNING: The pre-show immersive experience deals with dark subject matter related to genocide and may be triggering for some.
- This event is for attendees 21 and older.

Tickets
- VIP: $35 - Includes early entry and access to the pre-show immersive experience
- General Admission: $25
- Virtual: $15 - A link to the video of the event will be sent on Friday, September 15

ABOUT KAREN GOLDEN
Karen Golden is a seasoned performer who marries traditional storytelling and music in her live performances of folk, personal, and historical stories to plumb the depths of the human condition. Golden is also a teacher who’s participated in more than 500 virtual performances, workshops, and residencies in over 15 countries. She’s the Founding Director of Creative Learning Place, which develops curriculum, teaches, and produces over 40 weekly classes for grades K–12.

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