Alternative

Alternative — a dystopian fantasy performance. A thriller about an apocalyptic future in 2054, focusing on environmental issues and consumer culture.

Beneath the ground, a growing vibration can be felt. The earth’s crust cracks, and through the craters, a green mist slowly seeps out. This marks the beginning of the countdown. The toxic green gas will soon saturate every atom of the atmosphere. Anyone who breathes it dies instantly. The gas penetrates everything: earth, asphalt, water, concrete… and human lungs. Meanwhile, in a small apartment on the 502nd floor, the Poetess is still unaware of the world’s impending end. Their soul is tormented by creative burnout and the loss of artistic purpose. They decide to quit poetry for good.

The gas continues to spread across the land, consuming entire neighborhoods within minutes. The last place it will reach is the 502nd floor of the tallest skyscraper in the city, where the Poetess resides. As the apocalypse nears, the apartment becomes a gathering place for the Neighbor, the Cat, the best Friend, and the Burgomaster of the city. In a state of growing anxiety, they try to unravel the causes of the environmental catastrophe, explore their tangled relationships, and reflect on the role of art in their lives. Meanwhile, the green gas rises higher and higher.