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minsky explains.“ It was my first exposure to the town transfer station— the dump. During this isolated time, I found unexpected beauty and community there, immediately seeing its potential as a setting for a play.” Kaminsky highlights the symbolic nature of the setting, elaborating,“ The dump was a surprising place of organization and human connection. I loved exploring the idea of salvage, literally and figuratively— what we choose to keep, discard, or rediscover emotionally and psychologically.”
Reflecting on the play’ s thematic depth, Kaminsky adds nuance to the characters’ journeys:“ The main character arrives intending to discard mirrors from her house. Another character working at the dump insists they’ re treasures, underscoring how one person’ s trash can become another’ s meaningful discovery. It’ s about seeing and being seen. The physical act of sorting forces characters to learn what parts of themselves to salvage and what to let go. The characters’ journeys are deeply intertwined with humor, grief, and unexpected connection.”
Ariel Rudiakov and Joana Genova Artistic Directors
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Will Rucker further highlights how the setting’ s unconventional nature aligns perfectly with Dorset Theatre Festival’ s mission:“ Lena’ s play uses humor and charm to disarm us, then subtly prompts us to explore deeper questions about identity, community, and relationships. The intimate and unique nature of the dump as a shared space resonates perfectly with Dorset’ s creative ethos of turning ordinary life into extraordinary art.”
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Ryan Koss emphasizes the alignment of SALVAGE with Dorset’ s commitment to fostering new works:“ From our first conversation with Lena, it was clear that her approach was deeply collaborative and open-hearted, precisely what we seek in our partnerships. Lena’ s multifaceted background as an actor, filmmaker, and playwright uniquely informs her writing, creating authentic dialogue and vibrant character interactions. We’ re excited to see how this collaboration evolves, knowing it aligns so perfectly with Dorset’ s values.”
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