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An actor in the shadows: Ingo Sassmann and Neither Hamlet Today”
Ingo Sassmann reflects on theater life and challenges in the monologue “Neither Hamlet Today”. Premiere in Esslingen, 2000.
An actor in the shadows: Ingo Sassmann and Neither Hamlet Today”
In a multi-faceted monologue piece, the theater audience is thrilled with “Today neither Hamlet”, a work by the Bielefeld author Rainer Lewandowski. The piece, which premiered in 2000, combines sentimental tones, cheerful moments and a pinch of irony and is now being presented at the Württembergische Landesbühne Esslingen. Theater Compass reports on the gripping performance in which Martin Theuer takes on the role of Ingo Sassmann. Ingo is a trained actor whose stage career ended abruptly due to an unfortunate incident at a premiere.
Sassmann, who auditioned, addresses the diverse challenges in the theater and the behavior of his colleagues in his monologue. From new fashions to the difficulties of a curtain puller, Sassmann examines how theater can influence the lives of its actors and audience.
Multi-layered performance
The director is Marcus Grube and the dramaturgy is in the hands of Anna Gubiani. The next performance dates have already been set: the piece will be performed again on July 3, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. and on July 20, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The season also offers further opportunities to experience this exciting work.
But it’s not just “Neither Hamlet Today” that’s on the program. The actor Christian Schaefer, who has already appeared in numerous well-known productions, enriches the theater scene with his talent. Born on April 30, 1979 in Auhagen, Lower Saxony, he studied at the “Ernst Busch” Academy of Dramatic Arts in Berlin. Since then he has appeared on numerous stages and has shone in plays such as “Romeo and Juliet” and “Madame Bovary”. Schaefer was most recently active in the prison theater AufBruch and took on a wide repertoire of roles there, which underlines his versatility. Further information about his career can be found at Monologue theater.
A look at theater history
Back to the roots of theater: On November 23, 2024, the Max Herrmann Dissertation Prize will be awarded in the lecture hall of the Institute for Theater Studies at the FU Berlin. The prize goes to Dr. Christina Vollmert-Boldt for her dissertation on the festive dimension of theater culture around 1900 in Frankfurt am Main. The jury, consisting of theater scholars, praised the analysis of local festival cultures and their influence on society. This shows how closely theater and social developments are intertwined Theater history thematised.
The theater has several facets to offer: from profound monologues to diverse acting careers to academic honors. Anyone who wants to experience the cultural depth and magic of the theater will have their hands full attending the upcoming events!