Rehearsal for Truth 2021: Eletfa at Bohemian National Hall

Rehearsal for Truth Theater Festival presents Eletfa. Hungarian folk band Eletfa brings to life the rich music and dance traditions of rural Hungary. Consisting of 17-year-old lead violinist, Bence Kalan, and musicians born in both Hungary and the US, Elefta pays tribute to the local Hungarian heritage by performing in Manhattans Yorkville neighborhood.Eletfa is deeply connected to the Hungarian community in North America and has helped sustain its existence by organizing dance events that respect the authentic regional styles of Hungarian culture. Musicians: Raul Rothblatt (bass), Gyorgy "Gyuri" Kaaan (contrabass, three-stringed viola), Bence Kalan (lead violin), Miklos Kertesz (accordion, viola, dance).ABOUT THE 2021 REHEARSAL FOR TRUTH THEATER FESTIVALThe 2021 Rehearsal for Truth Theater Festival honoring Vaclav Havel is organized by the Vaclav Havel Library Foundation and Bohemian Benevolent and Literary Association. The program is co-produced by the Czechoslovak-American Marionette Theatre, GOH Productions, Czech Center New York, Polish Cultural Institute New York, One-Eighth/Daniel Irizarry Theater, Slovak Consulate General in New York, Palissimo Company, and Arts and Theatre Institute in Prague, Czech Republic. The 2021 Rehearsal for Truth Theater Festival is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and Council Member Ben Kallos. Additional support is by the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in New York, Ceskoslovenska obchodni banka Member of the KBC Group, PACE.V4 Performing Arts Central Europe, Visegrad Countries Focus, and International Visegrad Fund.