Rehearsal for Truth 2022: The Martyrdom of Peter Ohey at Bohemian National Hall

A familys home life turns upside down when a tiger suddenly appears in their bathroom. As more and more absurd characters invade their home (Scientist, Government Official, Circus Manager, and others), the family must decide whether or not to give in and join the circus.

"The Martyrdom of Peter Ohey " (1959), Poland. Playwright: Slawomir Mrozek. Adapted and directed by: Nicole Wiesner. Associate direction, choreography: Miguel Long. Additional writing: Stanislaw Witkiewitcz, Matty Robinson. Performed by: Trap Door Theatre (Chicago). Cast: Venice Averyheart, Dennis Bisto, Tia Pinson, Matty Robinson, Keith Surney, Bob Wilson, Carl Wisneiwski.
Lighting design: Connor Sale. Set design/photographer: Michael Griggs. Sound design/composer: Danny Rockett. Makeup design: Zsofia Otvos. Costume design: Rachel Sypniewski. Graphic design: Michal Janicki. Videography: Dave Holcombe. Dramaturg: Milan Pribisic. Stage manager: Anna Klos. Production manager: David Lovejoy.

One of Polands most celebrated playwrights Slawomir Mrozek wrote this absurdist piece in 1959 as a subtle critique of the political system of the time. Even though Communism has fallen, The Martyrdom of Peter Ohey can still be perceived as commentary on excessive government interference in which a struggle arises between the individual and the presumed rights of society.

The performance is followed by a talkback. Free and open to the public. Online registration through Eventbrite is required. Wearing of a face mask inside the venue is required.

The 2022 Rehearsal for Truth Theater Festival s is dedicated to the people of Ukraine fighting for their independence. Suggested donation ($10) will be used to support Ukrainian refugees. The production is co-produced by the Trap Door Theatre and the Polish Cultural Institute New York.

The 2022 Rehearsal for Truth Theater Festival: Under Pressure is organized by the Vaclav Havel Library Foundation and the Bohemian Benevolent and Literary Association in partnership with the Polish Cultural Institute New York, GOH Productions, Czech National Trust, Terezin Music Foundation, Trap Door Theatre, and Yara Arts Group.The festival is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, New York State Council on the Arts, Consulate General of the Czech Republic in New York, Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic, Ministry of Human Capacities, Hungary, and Society for the History of Czechoslovak Jews.