Dear Family and Friends!
For those who don’t know me, I am New York based actress, indie filmmaker and a fire performer.
Fire Reel: https://vimeo.com/185219300
Website: www.evgeniyaradilova.com
I devoted my art to bring joy, beauty, and support to the community. And now I need to ask you my artist family and dear friends for your help.
I had the misfortune of someone stealing every single piece of my fire equipment (my entire livelihood) on Saturday, August 14th at noon right outside my home and I am totally crushed. I have been collecting these props over the years and some of them were lent to me by colleagues and friends in the entertainment business.
I am fortunate to have work coming to me, but right now I will be forced to stop performing if I don't replace the majority of my fire props that were stolen. Thanks to some incredible people in the fire community I was able to borrow some props for my show last night, but I urgently need to replace some of the props so I can continue working.
These were such personal props and tools to me. Fire is sacred to me and these props I communed with like they were my children. They are more than just props I can replace and they were very special; they had sentimental value to me. However, the love for art and for the fire no-one can take away from me. I will continue my artistic journey stronger and with fuller appreciation for the craft.
When someone steels from you, you feel violated and you can’t help but ask yourself – did I do something wrong? But then you remember life is not always a bunch of roses all the time. There are a lot of people in a poor and desperate situation out there. I want to try to stay positive in a world where sometimes it feels like conflict and divisiveness reign. But I know we are all loved and I won’t give up! I will keep creating, but I am asking for some of your help now! No amount is too little <3 Anything would help, even just your good thoughts and prayers. My heart is open wide to give and receive love, light and of course, some very hot entertainment.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart and I hope I too, will be able to pay it forward and return the favor one day. I love you!
Here is a list of some of the props I lost:
Headpiece- $400
Pois - $120
Double Staffs - $150
Fire Fans ( special weld ) - $170
Fire plate - $250
Lyco torch & powder - $100
Two 3 foot whips handmade - $450
Two 6 foot whips -$200
Palm Torches - $60
3 Fire bags, small tools to fix my gear, kevlar thread, sklitter - $200 all together
1 fire outfit, custom made - $320
For anyone who feels called to donate to my cause I will make sure to have a little surprise gift in return.