What role can Avant Bard play in resisting the nihilism, intolerance, and authoritarianism plaguing the world? As part of Season 36, we offer The Resistance Readings, staged readings and other acts at 2:00 p.m. every 3rd Sunday of the month at The Filling Station in Arlington, VA. Select “Buy Tickets” to reserve your seat!
Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, 2:00 p.m.
As we prepare for America’s 250th and five years post the infamy of January 6th, The Deplorables is a history play for the present. Episodes (both real and imagined) from the American Revolution and Civil War collide with actual congressional testimony from four police officers in the aftermath of the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. Content Note: The reading will include projections of body cam images from Jan. 6 and strong language that may be unsuitable for younger audiences.
Food & drink will be available for purchase.