First Foray into St. Petersburg's Theatre Scene

HowlRound: I recently returned from my first trip to St. Petersburg, my first visit to Russia. I received a CEC/ArtsLink Back Apartment Residency grant to visit "the cultural capital of Russia" to meet the artistic directors and directors, to learn about Russian theatre, and foster opportunities for exchange with my home theatres, La MaMa ETC and La MaMa Umbria International. I was excited for the opportunity. I was also a bit apprehensive.