RAPTURE

A Return to the Raw Self


About Rapture

Rapture is a bold, emotionally charged performance that explores the tension between our true selves and the expectations society places on us.

Set in a 180-degree projection space, Rapture brings together four international artists—each with a unique voice: music, live art, performance, and visual storytelling. Together, they guide the audience through a raw and visceral experience that reconnects us with something more instinctive and real.

This unique performance invites you to reflect on the roles shaped by religion, culture, and identity. As it unfolds, it becomes a modern ritual—a moment to release what’s been imposed and come home to your own truth.

Rapture it’s an invitation, a call to drop the masks, confront internal barriers, and awaken a deeper emotional truth.

TEAM

Liseth Bitar Saad

Liseth Bitar Saad is a Colombian actress trained at the renowned Uta Hagen Studios in New York. Her journey has taken her across various parts of the world, allowing her to develop a deep understanding of acting techniques within a rich and culturally diverse context.

Upon returning to Colombia, she became involved in film and television productions, engaging with meaningful and thought-provoking narratives. She now resides in Mexico City, where she continues to act, write, and produce. Immersed in a vibrant artistic scene, her work stands out for its multidisciplinary approach and a relentless pursuit of authenticity and emotional connection.
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Macarena Palazuelos

Pianist, writer and music composer experienced in writing and producing classic contemporary, experimental, orchestral and minimalist music for film, dance, and theatre. Macarena’s passion for film has profoundly influenced her work. Her music, characterized by its emotional depth and narrative power, breathes life into stories and enhances the cinematic experience. Notably, she was nominated for Best Original Music at the 360 Mexican Awards for her work on the short film «The Ballad of the Living Dead.»
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Anastasia Shi

Anastasia was born and raised in Siberia. Her life took her places, seeking different experiences, cultures, and discovering her artistic voice from Siberia to China, The United States, and to Mexico.
She discovered her passion for painting after moving to New York in 2013, where she studied Fine Arts at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Her work has since been exhibited in the U.S., Italy, Hong Kong, Mexico, and Saudi Arabia.

Anastasia explores the emotional layers of being human through abstract figures, symbolism, and distortion. Now integrating art therapy, psychology, and performance into her practice, she continues to deepen her exploration of how emotions shape our identity.
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Isra Bistrain

Isra Bistrain is an audiovisual and multimedia creator, videographer, DJ, and self-taught musician with over 15 years of experience. He began his career at Paris 8 University in France, studying new technologies applied to art, and later joined the Multimedia Center at the National Center for the Arts in Mexico.

He has led interactive and immersive projects in Germany, France, Mexico, Spain, Colombia, and Canada, and was part of the NODE Festival in Frankfurt for three years. Passionate about innovation, Isra is also a poetry and philosophy enthusiast, cinephile, and self-taught programmer.
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