/theater/ Rehearsal for Truth: A Girl on a Trampoline

Join us for a captivating journey through the tumultuous lives of Zdena Salivarova and Josef Skvorecky, two inspiring novelists and translators! This poignant play delves into their creative struggles and resilience during communist Czechoslovakia, culminating in their emigration to Toronto. 🌍

Founded in 1971, '68 Publishers was their vision for a Canadian publishing house aimed at disseminating banned Czech literature in the shadow of the Soviet regime.

✨ Important Details:

• Language: The play is presented in Czech with English supertitles.
• Running Time: 140 minutes, including one intermission.

💡 Directed by: Martin Frantisak
🌟 Cast Includes: Andrea Bursova, Marek Frnka, Barbora Krupkova, Jan Mansfeld, Matej Andel, Katarina Misejkova, Jiri Bobysut, and Martin Frantisak
💼 Presented by Svandovo divadlo in collaboration with the Czech Center New York and the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in New York. Supported by the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic and the City of Prague.

🎟️ Admission: Free entry with a suggested donation of $25.
🪑 Seats are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Please ensure to register online.

This event is part of the 2026 Rehearsal for Truth Theater Festival: Hope, honoring Vaclav Havel. Each year, the festival offers New York audiences a glimpse into contemporary European theater, showcasing the artistic spirit of Central and Eastern Europe.

🔗 For more information or to register, visit rehearsalfortruth.org

✨ Come witness the rich theatrical legacy that honors human rights and integrity in the arts!