Noted Czech theatre and film visionary, Václav Voskovec, co-founded the pioneering avant-garde collective 'Osvobozene divadlo' alongside esteemed actor Jan Werich in 1927, a groundbreaking entity that would go on to shape the artistic landscape of the time.
As a key figure affiliated with the influential Poetist movement, spearheaded by the visionary Karel Teige, Voskovec's work was deeply rooted in the cultural and artistic currents of the era.
With his remarkable flair for comedic storytelling, Voskovec crafted a series of highly acclaimed and irreverent comedy shows that tackled the most pressing political issues of the day, leaving a lasting impact on the Czechoslovakian theatre scene.
However, as the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia intensified, Voskovec felt compelled to leave his homeland, fleeing to the United States in 1938-1939, where he would go on to continue his artistic pursuits, bringing his unique brand of avant-garde flair to a new and eager audience.
