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The New York Premiere of P.O. Hviezdoslav's THE BLOODY SONNETS

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New York, NY - Plus421 Foundation proudly presents the highly anticipated New York premiere of a bold stage adaptation of "The Bloody Sonnets", the poetic masterwork of Slovakia's literary giant Pavol Országh Hviezdoslav. The production will take place on September 5, 2025, at La MaMa Theater, one of New York's most renowned venues for groundbreaking international performances. Directed by Dávid Paška, an up-and-coming theatre star from Slovakia, featuring Katarína Morháčová and Anna Maria Janeková, with dramaturgy by Darina Abrahámová, the production breathes new life into Hviezdoslav's prophetic anti- war poetry, translated into English by John Minahane. This intensive performative concert for two actresses transcends time, bringing audiences face-to-face with the haunting visions of World War I-its propaganda, gender roles in crisis, and the lasting scars of war.

With a perspicacious blend of lyrical discourse, visual storytelling, multimedia content, and an original musical score by Samuel D. Abrahám, The Bloody Sonnets is a theatrical experience that speaks both to history and to the urgent contemporary need for peace. The performers' dynamic presence infuses the performance with moments of levity, music, and even hard-hitting humor, making it as thought-provoking as it is visually compelling with expressive stage design by Julius Leon Seiler and multifaceted costumes by Maria-Lena Poindl. The project also provides a platform for the creative talent of Atelier71, led by Monika Laceková, whose regional fashion accessories add to the production's evocative visual aesthetic.

Under the esteemed patronage of the Consulate General of Slovakia in New York and DPOH - P.O. Hviezdoslav Theater in Bratislava, Slovakia, this collaboration reaffirms the mission of Plus421 Foundation: to celebrate Slovak cultural heritage on the global stage, foster artistic exchange, and build bridges between cultures through the power of art.

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