Wake Up and Smell the C*VID: An Evening Without Eric Bogosian

This archived cultural artifact documents a one-night-only, hybrid Zoom performance entitled To Wake Up and Smell the COVID: An Evening Without Eric Bogosian, held on April 24, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET. Presented by HEPA, an independent arts collective based in New York City, the event consisted of a series of original monologues and performance texts responding to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the performing arts community, with specific attention to legacy, loss, and institutional silence. The performance explored broader themes of mortality, memory, and cultural continuity through speculative narrative and public health commentary. While it referenced the public persona and legacy of Eric Bogosian in a symbolic and critical context, the work is entirely unaffiliated with Mr. Bogosian, his representatives, or his creative partners. Legal Disclaimer:This performance and accompanying archive constitute a work of artistic, academic, and public health commentary. Eric Bogosian was not involved in the creation, endorsement, promotion, or presentation of this event. Any references to Mr. Bogosian are made solely in the context of public cultural discourse and fall within the bounds of fair use as protected under U.S. copyright law (17 U.S. Code § 107) and the First Amendment. The event is presented as a transformative work of cultural critique and speculative performance. No claim is made regarding Mr. Bogosian’s private actions, beliefs, or affiliations. This archive is maintained in the public interest for purposes of documentation, study, and preservation of independent artistic responses during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. This archival submission is intended for educational, scholarly, and non-commercial cultural preservation under international copyright frameworks, including fair use (U.S.) and fair dealing (EU/UK/CH), with no endorsement or affiliation implied.