this cannot be the end
it cannot have no meaning
it cannot not have anything
godot can suck it
absurdity is no longer in fashion
yet we all remain
waiting

–Yasen Vasilev,
translated from Bulgarian
by Katerina Stoykova-Klemer

Yasen Vasilev was born on June 5th, 1988 in Sofia. He has a degree in dramaturgy from the Krastyo Sarafov National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts in Sofia. He is the author of the play The Walled-in, as well as two poetry books, most recently Androgyne (2011). He is known for his performances of original work, notably Dirtify/WarX and Bread and Circuses. Yasen has received various literary awards, including the grand prize audience award at the Sofia Poetiki festival. He lives and works in Sofia.