ESTHER. Sommerinszenierung der Germanistik-Theatergruppe

In the organizer's words:

The Neüw lustig Spil von auffnemmen der schönen gottsäligen Esther zu einem Gemahel des Königs Assueri by Johann Fridolin Lautenschläger, which was written in 1587 for a wedding in Fribourg (Switzerland), combines political, religious and humorous elements: it addresses issues of rulership, the role of marriage and the significance of horoscopes - a topic that is treated with humor. The plot tells the biblical story of Esther, who is chosen by King Ahasuerus as his new wife after the failure of his first marriage. The play raises questions about power, divine predestination and personal responsibility. The performance is the result of a research- and practice-oriented seminar at the Institute of German Studies. Under the direction of Prof. Dr. Cora Dietl, students are not only introduced to methods of scenic interpretation and theater practice, but also deal intensively with historical contexts and dramaturgical peculiarities of early modern theater texts. In doing so, they deal with original ways of acting and develop a production that brings the historical drama to life.

The theater group, which has existed since 2007, has established itself as an integral part of Giessen's cultural offerings and offers audiences the opportunity to rediscover rarely performed works.

An event in cooperation with the Institute for German Studies at Justus Liebig University Giessen