We are pleased to highlight the upcoming performances of The Unveiling by Václav Havel, running April 30–May 3 in Pittsburgh as part of the Samizdat Series by Bricolage Production Company @bricolagepgh
Following the already completed March run of Audience, the series continues with:
• The Unveiling: April 30–May 3
• Protest: June 4–7
Written in 1975 under the communist regime, The Unveiling explores conformity, identity, and the subtle pressures shaping everyday life. The production is staged as “apartment theatre,” reflecting the intimate performance style that emerged under censorship.
All performances are currently sold out, with talkbacks following each show.
Havel’s work remains strikingly relevant—inviting reflection on freedom, responsibility, and the choices we make within society.
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The revolution begins…
At 3pm today.
It won’t be televised.
But it will be live— at FreedomFest’s Anthem Film Festival!
Last photo before the storm.
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“Political theater does not mean putting on a play about politics; it means putting on a play by Václav Havel. That’s a deliberate act. That’s a political act. You can put Havel in prison; you can’t put his character Vaněk in prison.”
-Achim Benning, Artistic Director of the Burgtheater
Thursday, June 12th, 2025– we are putting on a play by Václav Havel!
“PROTEST!”
Only at FreedomFest! .
Details hither:
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Starring Steven Schub & Robert Anthony Peters.
Directed by Jeffrey Carpenter, Artistic Director of the Bricolage Production Company..
“Truth and love must prevail over lies and hatred… Live in truth… Truth will prevail.”
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Note: The play Protest was written as Václav Havel himself faced brutal persecution. It was performed secretly in living rooms and underground venues, defying the totalitarian state’s attempt to crush all dissent. The play remains a stark act of rebellion and an enduring cry for freedom. In keeping with this spirit, we aim to bring this production to classrooms, universities, theaters, conferences, dinner parties, and living rooms. If you are interested in bringing our “Protest” to a venue of any kind, please contact Robert Anthony Peters and Steven Schub at: [email protected]
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For the 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑 in the Anthem Film Festival, we’re doing a 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄 performance.
It’s a staged, rehearsed, table reading of Václav Havel’s Protest (1978).
Written as Havel himself faced brutal persecution, Protest was performed secretly, in living rooms and underground venues, defying the totalitarian state’s attempt to crush all dissent.
The play remains a stark act of rebellion and an enduring cry for freedom.
Starring:
𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐮𝐛 (24, 𝘊𝘉𝘎𝘉, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘨𝘰 8, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘩 𝘍𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘳, and 𝘊𝘢𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵) as Staněk
𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 (from 𝘚𝘵𝘦𝘷𝘦 𝘑𝘰𝘣𝘴 and 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘶𝘪𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘏𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘺𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴, creator of 𝘛𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘔𝘢𝘯, Anthem Film Festival’s “Audience Choice”) as Vaněk
Directed by 𝐉𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞r, Artistic Director of Bricolage Theater.
This is one event you won’t want to miss.
⏰ 𝐓𝐇𝐔𝐑𝐒 𝐉𝐔𝐍𝐄 𝟏𝟐 @ 𝟑𝐏𝐌
🎟️ Get your tickets today: freedomfest.com
📍 Palm Springs, CA | 🗓️ June 11–14
