New Theaterhaus Jena: Rhapsody” brings hope in a fever dream!

New Theaterhaus Jena: Rhapsody” brings hope in a fever dream!

The Theaterhaus Jena started the new season with a fresh, young team - and the first premiere, “Rhapsody”, is causing a stir! This surrealist tragicomedy is no ordinary play, but a captivating fever dream that takes viewers into a dystopian world between pop culture, horror and hope.

Now things get exciting: The director Azeret Koua, a talented young artist, not only developed the concept, but also took command of the stage. Together with five talented actresses and actors, all from renowned German theaters, she gets to the heart of the emotions of Generation Z - in just 90 minutes! Their cast not only promises top-notch acting, but also an emotional roller coaster ride that younger viewers will simply love.

A shocking spectacle

The piece begins mysteriously: a sleeping figure, romantic piano music and the dark voice from the darkness that tells of the bad situation in the world. An exciting climb into an exciting theater of horrors! Viewers experience how staged horror is combined with a sharp look at social reality - here the fate of humanity is discussed and openly put up for discussion. Instead of simply entertaining, theater confronts the viewer with questions about the state of the world and offers completely new perspectives.

"Did we miss going? Away. But where?" These snippets of words perfectly capture the dark feeling of this generation. And while the bizarre scenes overshadow the evening, they also convey an unexpected message of hope. “You can't escape all this,” the piece shouts at the end - and anyone who has seen the performance will understand that despite all the darkness, there is always a ray of hope. A virtuosic theatrical delight that makes you think and whets your appetite for more! Here in Jena, the theater has long since ceased to be just a place for entertainment, but rather a space in which pressing questions are asked.