Nabi Abdurakhmanov staged the showcase of “Kholstomer” at his ESSENCE Theatre-Studio, with actors with training from all around the world. The performance took place on June 25, 2024, on the stage of URBAN STAGES in Manhattan. The audience was thrilled with the showcase and expressed eagerness to see the full, finished version of the performance. ESSENCE Theatre-Studio appeals to potential sponsors and theater professionals in New York for cooperation in producing this performance. The ESSENCE Theatre-Studio is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization.