There is also clear talk of love. But even the most intimate embrace of George and Martha is more reminiscent of two drowning people clinging together. From left: Nick (Lukas Redemann), Martha (Sandra Lava), George (Ingo Pfeiffer), Putzi (Anna Schindlbeck).
© Christa Desoi
Eiterfeld – The theater performance “Who is afraid of Virginia Woolf”, played by the Franconian Theater Schloss Maßbach, was well attended.
Bringing a classic on stage that is as well known as Edward Albees play and also filmed in the skin with Elisabeth Taylor and Richard Burton is a challenge. It was mastered sovereignly by the impressive actors of the Franconian Theater. And many pus fields prefer to experience theater live on stage and not alone in front of the screen. The fans from Eiterfeld and the surrounding area are always looking forward to their theater and again gave a lot of applause. Before or after the performance, the community center restaurant is also available with a wide menu.
Martha (Sandra Lava) and George (Ingo Pfeiffer) are a middle-aged couple whose dreams have remained unfulfilled. Nothing is common goals, let alone volunteer work in clubs or the church. The two wage a Rose War on stage that has washed up. Verbal lashes tear deep wounds. Mutual blame poison the soul: “I am not the fool you made me.” Two egomaniacs fight here cynically and sarcastically. The alcohol consumed acts as an amplifier. George shoots with a gun. Instead of a ball, a flower flies out of the barrel: “Did you think I was going to kill you … don’t be ridiculous … you won’t even be able to do that.”
In the middle of the verbal massacre come guests: Putzi (Anna Schindlbeck) and Nick (Lukas Redemann) are a young couple, relatively newly married. Instead of pulling together before the visit, Martha and George go one step further and use the two as spectators. Martha and George produce themselves as if they were standing on a stage. Soon the young couple will be torn from their audience role, fully involved in the conflict between the hosts and should take a position.
There is also clear talk of love. But even the most intimate embrace of George and Martha is more reminiscent of two drowning people clinging to each other.
Susanne Pfeiffer staged the piece at high speed, the abstract set was created by Patrick Schmidt, Sebastian Worch took care of the dramaturgy.
The theater series continues on May 4 with “Honey in the Head”. (chd)
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