Brian Belott

Once Within a Time is an anarchic comedy told without words, a sensory feast to be felt through art and music. This multidisciplinary work shows us life on Earth as humanity clashes with the five fundamental elements—earth, air, water, fire, and money— headed towards a critical moment of choice between annihilation and redemption.

At his beloved restaurant, Brian sits down with John only to witness John begin to mirror him in real time - his appearance, voice, even gestures - until the two are indistinguishable. As the night unfolds, Brian unravels in a nightmarish fit of existential anguish.