Washington, February 20, 2004 – Croatian Embassy to U.S. is pleased to announce a fundraising event featuring an Open Rehearsal of Marin Drzic’s Dundo Maroje (Uncle Maroje) and sampling of Croatian food and wine. The fundraiser will take place on Sunday, February 22nd, from 5:00p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Hartke Theatre at the Catholic University of America, located at 3801 Harewood N.E., Washington, DC.
This event, organized by Croatian American organization Croatian House of Washington is supported by the Embassy of Croatia and AMAC National Capital in Washington, DC.
Uncle Maroje is a classical renaissance comedy adapted and translated into English for its first ever performance in the United States that will take place from April 21st through the 25th in the Hartke Theater located at the Catholic University of America. It will be the first of many performances throughout the U.S., ending at the Dubrovnik Summer Festival 2004, an internationally renowned theater festival hosted in Dubrovnik, Croatia.
Uncle Maroje, performance of the distinguished 16th century playwright, “Shakespeare of Croatia” Marin Drzic of Dubrovnik. Performance of Uncle Maroje by the Department of Drama of the Catholic University of America aspires to serve as an opportunity for American audiences to be exposed to the enriching cultural wealth and beauty of Renaissance history and Croatian culture to be found in Dubrovnik, Croatia. The project will hopefully resonate in the hearts of the American audience, stimulating American interest in Croatia.
For further information on Dubrovnik, Croatia, please check:
http://www.croatia.hr/destinations/general.aspx?id_destination=40&id_property=16&type=main
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/europe/croatia/