Theater prize in Thuringia: A sign against right -wing currents!

Theater prize in Thuringia: A sign against right -wing currents!

Gera, Deutschland - The German Theater Prize "Faust" in Thuringia was awarded in a glamorous ceremony, and the atmosphere in the concert hall of the Altenburg Theater was electrifying! Last Saturday the guests celebrated the outstanding performance of the theater landscape, while an urgent saying was emblazoned above the entrance to the theater: "Never again is now!"

The event took place in an environment characterized by tensions. Every Monday evening, walkers, led by a right -wing extremist association, demonstrate against the "ruling conditions". Among them are also neo -Nazis that burden the city of Gera with its presence. In the 2024 local elections, the AfD, which is known for its negative attitude towards art and theater, was able to win 35 percent of the votes and now provides the largest faction in the city council. These developments throw a shadow on the cultural landscape that has to assert itself in the middle of superstitions and resistance.

symbolic power of the award ceremony

The German Theater Prize is not just an award, but a strong symbol for the meaning of art and culture in difficult times. The theater world is often compared to a ship that takes course despite adverse circumstances. The crew, consisting of actors, directors and creatives, navigates through the storms of criticism and the moods of the audience. This award ceremony is a sign of resistance and hope for everyone who believes in the power of representing art.

The celebrations in the Theater Gera were an impressive testimony to the resilience of the theater community. Despite the political challenges, the passion for the theater remains unbroken, and the awarding of the "Faust" price is a clear call to defend cultural diversity and freedom. At a time when art is under pressure, it is more important than ever to raise the voice of the creative and to fight for an open society.