Play by Katherine Kressmann Taylor
Actor and director Axel Pape, whom audiences have already had the pleasure of seeing several times at the Distel, is bringing a production to the stage for which the theater will serve as a permanent Berlin venue in the future.
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EMPFÄNGER UNBEKANNT
“I’ve never read a greater drama in so few pages. This story is masterfully crafted, with unbeatable suspense,” says Elke Heidenreich about the story of the two friends, Max and Martin, who run a business together in America until Martin returns to his native Germany in 1932.
In America, Max, who is Jewish, worries about his sister, who works as a young actress in Berlin. Meanwhile, in Germany, Martin increasingly becomes a supporter and beneficiary of the rising regime. Things come to a head, and disaster strikes. Then Max makes a surprising decision that gives the story a completely unexpected twist.
The production presents an emotional and gripping story that serves as a brilliant and timeless warning against the rise and dangers of totalitarian systems.
“Highly topical… The sold-out audience gave a standing ovation that lasted for minutes.” (Vredener Anzeiger)
“…not to be missed under any circumstances. Axel Pape and Rainer Appel shine.” (Bonner General-Anzeiger)
- Followed by a Q&A with the audience!
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Participating artists
Axel Pape
Rainer Appel
