Once Upon a Time There Was a Rooster

Venue

Bohemian National Hall

Address

321 East 73rd Street, New York, NY, 10021, United States

Dates and Times

Monday, April 14, 2025, from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM (19:30-21:30). The running time is 90 minutes, followed by a Q&A session.

Prices and Tickets

Free and open to the public. Seats are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Online registration is required. RSVP via Ticket Tailor.

Collaborators

• Writer: Anna Halas (Ukraine)
• Director: Eva Burgess
• Organizers: Vaclav Havel Center (VHC) and Bohemian Benevolent and Literary Association (BBLA) as part of the 2025 Rehearsal for Truth Theater Festival’s Spring Staged Readings.

Activity Description

This is a staged reading of "Once Upon a Time There Was a Rooster," a contemporary play from Ukraine. The story focuses on a Ukrainian family on a farm and a Russian soldier who encounters them, dealing with the current war in Ukraine. This event is part of the 2025 Rehearsal for Truth International Theater Festival’s Spring Staged Readings, which runs from April 14 – May 4 and features staged readings and contemporary plays by award-winning European playwrights from Estonia, Lithuania, and Ukraine. The festival also explores Vaclav Havel’s Vanek character with excerpts of Vanek plays and a new book on the subject.

Language

The play is in English.

Suitability

This event is suitable for those interested in contemporary theater, European playwrights, and themes related to the war in Ukraine.