Grand Opening of The Trumpeter: A Theatrical Experience
Schedule
Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Location
19 Dupont Cir NW, Washington, DC 20036-1219, United States | Washington, DC
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Ukraine House is honored to partner with Dupont Underground to open a theatrical experience "The Trumpeter."Descend with us into the bunker-like setting of Dupont Underground to witness the last surviving member of a Ukrainian military band sheltering from Russian bombardment below the steelworks of Mariupol in 2022.
Inna Goncharova’s play presents a vivid depiction of the terrible essence of war, while the spooky, echoey space of Dupont Underground provides an eerie parallel for the trumpeter's subterranean bunker.
At the event, Ukraine House will be honored to showcase photos of pre-war and wartime Mariupol. These include works by Dmytro 'Orest' Kozatsky, a brave defender of the city, and Viktor Didov, who was killed by russians in Mariupol. We want to thank Natalya Dubchak, the widow of Viktor Didov, for sharing his pictures with us. This is a great opportunity for all of us to keep the memory of Mariupol alive and honor Viktor’s legacy. Ukraine House will also feature the book Relentless Courage, which includes Dmytro’s photography.
Directed by world-celebrated Hungarian director János Szász with Michael Kevin Darnall and Lise Bruneau, this production resonates with haunting music by trumpeter Kevin McKee and a vocal ensemble of Ukrainian men. Our fully staged experience is the latest event in our ongoing commitment to the writings of Ukrainian playwrights, bringing the far-away suffering of the Ukrainians up close during the fourth year of the russian invasion.
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