Sol Lab is a theater collaborative formed by Natasha Mirny at the National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts. It brings together local theater artists to train, create, and experiment.
OUR PROJECTS
Lost Ship
We invite you to an immersive journey into the depths of the ocean, where you will explore the decks of a forgotten ship of poetry to recover words that have been lost beneath the waves. Join us for an intimate adventure designed to spark the imagination and discover poetry in unexpected ways.
Guided throughout the space, audience members will encounter various sensory elements and move through moments of subtle interaction with the performers, becoming part of the story themselves. The experience is inspired by world-renowned works of poetry.
Recommended for ages 13+. Each performance is limited to 16 participants.
Audience members have been saying:
“Breathtaking. Powerful. Provocative.”
“It’s really transformative.”
“Amazing trip thru space and time – from the wordless world to discovering sounds, stringing them into words and finding your own voice. Each room was an invitation to make things happen, brew some magic together, blurring the line between actors and audience.”
“It’s hard to describe but the entire experience emitted warmth and kindness, and it made me feel good.”
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES: April 11 and 12, 2026 at 2pm, 5pm, 8pm. Location – National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts 1556 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007, enter from Volta Pl. GET TICKETS
ReConnections
Physical theater piece about connecting to your roots and wings. Location – Turn Park, West Stockbridge MA, as part of the summer festival. June 14, 2025.
Photos by Fima Furman, David Edgecomb, Mari Saxon, Vladimir Klinchev
OUR TEAM
Natasha Mirny (she/her) is a stage director, performer, choreographer, and founder of Happy Theater. Her background is in pantomime, puppetry, and physical theater. Natasha is a teaching artist at Kennedy Center, Wolf Trap, Inspired Child, and Arts for Learning Maryland. Natasha is a faculty member at National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts, where she teaches voice, movement, puppetry and Mikhail Chekhov technique and leads a theater laboratory Sol Lab.
Liza Yanovich (she/her) is an actor and teaching artist. She has been performing with Experiment Theater since 2011 and has trained with a range of artists and companies exploring diverse approaches to theater. Liza currently works as a teaching artist with Arts for Learning, Imagination Stage, Inspired Child, and Educational Theater Company, integrating theatre and creative arts into educational programs.
Max Johnson (he/him) is a Washington, DC local working actor, teaching artist, electrician/lighting designer, and deviser. Max graduated from Wesleyan University with a BA in Theatre and a BA in History. More information about Max can be found on his Instagram @maxjohnsondc or his website: maxjohnsonactor.com
Casey Hayes-Deats(she/her)is fond of saying she is not often acting but always an actor. She is a graduate of the Stella Adler Conservatory of Acting in NYC and has a masters in applied theater and an MBA. She is a mom of 3 and works as a finance consultant to arts organizations.
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