Play (2022)

2022

In conclusion to Zaks’ 2021-2022 Blended Reality Fellowship at the Yale Center of the Collaborative Arts and Media, she directed an original show in collaboration with 2x Olympic rhythmic gymnast Laura Zeng, filmmaker Olivia Charis, projection designer Sasha Semina, lighting designer Corinne Evans, and jazz vocalist Theodora 'Teddy’ Horangic. The performance featured live improvisation inspired by music of Aleksey Igudesman, Piazzolla’s Tango Etude #3 alongside an original film and optical illusion visuals inspired by Brigit Riley, an artist currently on exhibition at the Yale Center for British Art.