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Elektra in the theater: courage, revenge and creative lighting!
Experience the impressive production of “Elektra” at the “wortwiege” festival 2025, which is characterized by courage and empathy.
Elektra in the theater: courage, revenge and creative lighting!
On February 28, 2025, an impressive theater production was presented that began with a trigger warning at the entrance, like nofe.orf.at reported. The performance, which included elements such as loud noises and bright lights, is characterized by an innovative lighting design by Lukas Kaltenbäck. Andreas Lungeschmid's stage design includes an unusual pole construction in a basement room that is equipped with showers, which, however, do not provide water. This dark association with Agamemnon's murder story and the connection to historical atrocities enhance the impact of the performance.
The central characters, especially the king's daughter Elektra, powerfully embodied by Petra Staduan, show impressive emotional depth, oscillating between hatred, despair and a striving for freedom. Cultural scientist Wolfgang Müller-Funk described Elektra as a “problematic heroine” who is obsessed with revenge against her mother Clytemnestra and her lover. This portrayal is complemented by the erratic performance of Nina C. Gabriel as Clytemnestra and the unconventional role of Lukas Haas as the returned brother Orestes. Pippa Galli stands out as Chrysothemis, a young woman fighting for her right to a life free from family conflict.
Festival “Courage”
The performance took place as part of the “wortwiege” festival 2025, whose motto is “Courage”. The festival will provide further productions and discussions on current theater topics until March 30th. Anna Luca Krassnigg, the artistic director, emphasized that “Courage” not only stands for courage, but also for courage and empathy. These themes are particularly relevant when considering the historical references and complex characters of the production.
In addition to the cultural aspects, the relevance of the Enlightenment in the Habsburg Monarchy is highlighted by the works of Joseph von Sonnenfels, who is considered a prominent representative of the development of the political landscape and the Enlightenment movement, as in a text on academia.edu is discussed. His approaches to political education and reformist thinking are closely linked to today's understanding of social responsibility and political action.