The performance exchange
between the two stages of German expression in Romania continues: after the
German State Theatre (GSTT) performed in Sibiu this November, the show
“Elektra” based on Euripides and Aeschylus, directed by Bocsárdi László, now
it’s the German section of the “Radu Stanca” National Theatre to bring to
Timisoara one of its shows. Thus, the performance “Martyr” by Marius von
Mayenburg, directed by Radu-Alexandru Nica, will take place
Sunday,
the 17th of December 2017, 19:30 o’clock
in the
hall of the German State Theatre Timisoara.
The
performance features translation into Romanian.
The direction of the show is signed by Radu-Alexandru
Nica, while the set design, video concept and light-design are by Mihai Păcurar. Music and sound design are the creation of Vlaicu Golcea. The cast re-unites
actors Valentin Späth, Johanna Adam,
Daniel Bucher, Daniel Plier, Ali Deac, Renate Müller-Nica, Iustinian Turcu and Anca Cipariu.
The play “Martyr” by Marius von Mayenburg is not only a
sharp criticism of the Islamophobia in the West, but also brings to the surface
the fundamentalist depths of Western world. Benjamin is 16 years old and
refuses to go to swimming classes anymore. When questioned by his mother, he
finally mentions that his reasons are of a religious nature. Following this
first resistance, he confesses to being a Christian fanatic. This image is
upheld by Benjamin through his impassioned quoting of the Bible as well as
provocative actions.Class master and biology teacher, Mrs. Roth, thinks
it’s a young man’s shout for help. Her well intended attempt to get closer to
him are firmly rejected and not long after, Mrs. Roth becomes the target of the
boy’s attacks, even more so that the principal and professor of religion are showing
understanding towards Benjamin’s fundamentalist thinking.
The project is brought to you by the two theatres with
the support of organisations in Banat, respectively Sibiu,
of the Democratic Forum of Germans in Romania.
Tickets can be acquired as follows:
• at the box office of The German State Theatre (Alba Iulia street,
no. 2)
Opening hours: Tuesday – Friday: 10-15 and 17-19;
Saturday: 10-15;
or one hour before the beginning of the performance
• online on teatrulgerman.ro and biletmaster.ro.
Andreea Andrei - Artistic consultant
Schinderman Gabriela -
Secretary
Photo: Image from „Martyr”, a production of the German section of the “Radu
Stanca” National Theatre in Sibiu.
The photograph can be used in mass-media and promotional goals, including in
electronic media.