 all with a larger threat looming over everything, Russia. But while that might be the most obvious takeaway from The Witch of Konotop, the cast has some of their own ideas. Don't kill women. Don't mess with women. Before a recent performance, actress Katerina Artemanco sits in a tiny dressing room deep in the heart of the Ivan Franco Theater. She's getting ready with the other actresses. They're putting on makeup, having their hair braided and curled.