Rehearsal for Truth 2022: Body as a Weapon at Bohemian National Hall

A dance and multimedia solo performance that examines the cultural and historical context of Eastern European socialist propaganda through the use of female body as a tool for political domination. "Body as a Weapon" is an intimate confession expressed through physical movement, text, and video.

Choreography and performance: Sandra Kramerova. Dramaturgy: Freek Duinhof. Music: Denisa Uherova. Video design, visuals: Alvaro Congosto. Lighting design, visual effects: Boaz van den Ban.

"Body as a Weapon" was listed among top 5 performances in 2020 by Het Parool. Free and open to the public. Online registration through Eventbrite is required. Masks are required inside the venue.

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 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.