In this episode, we explore This is Not a Dream, a collection of nine ten-minute plays by emerging Ukrainian playwrights capturing stories of connection, resilience, and hope during war. From a soldier reconnecting with his daughter to a young woman navigating life amid conflict, these plays reveal the human cost and courage of everyday lives.

We speak with contributors Karina Syrota, Taya Fedorenko, Uliana Klimchuk, and Laura Cahill, founder of Young Playwrights Ukraine, about creating theatre under extraordinary circumstances, mentoring young writers, and sharing Ukrainian voices with the world.