From Divadlo Na zábradlí
Based on the book by Patrik Ouřednik
Dramatized by Dora Štědroňova, Jan Mikulášek
Directed by Jan Mikulášek
The history of Europe in the 20th century described with perspective, humor and caustic irony. This original dramatization is a devastating commentary on the last century, in which an important role was played by war, the invention of the bra and perforated toilet paper. Through humor, irony, mystification and precise facts, it creates a bizarre testimony to the world of the twentieth century.
The project is supported by the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic.
In collaboration with the Czech Center and the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in New York.
Presented in Czech with English subtitles.
ABOUT THE 2026 REHEARSAL FOR TRUTH INTERNATIONAL THEATER FESTIVAL
Rehearsal for Truth International Theater Festival, honoring Václav Havel, is a showcase of contemporary European theater organized each year in New York City. Conceived in 2017 as a shared endeavor of the Václav Havel Center (VHC) and Bohemian Benevolent and Literary Association (BBLA), the festival honors the legacy of Czech playwright, dissident and political thinker Vaclav Havel. The 2026 festival is being produced in partnership with Untitled Theater Company No. 61.
Each edition of Rehearsal for Truth Theater Festival addresses current sociopolitical trends in Central and Eastern Europe, offering New York audiences a unique opportunity to witness the region’s theatrical zeitgeist.
This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.