this is a lot, but there is more and more is more & under pressure

“this is a lot, but there is more and more is more” — Taking Veda Popovici's brilliant essay on burnout, “La fundul sacului” (At the Bottom of the Bag), as a spark, the wonderful Paula Dunker crafts a mesmerizing solo! Here, poetry, body, voice, and theatrical magic all come together in a vibrant performance to explore exhaustion and consumerism under capitalism.

“under pressure” — What is it like to live in a world that feels built on rules you never chose? How does it feel to navigate the social scene day by day as a neurodivergent person? This captivating piece by Ana Costea dives into the autistic experience—exploring adaptation, masking, sensory overload, and exhaustion—while beautifully celebrating self-regulation strategies like stimming!