Residenztheater's 'After Midnight' Explores Nazi Germany's Chilling Impact on Art and Opinion
The Residenztheater in Munich presents 'After Midnight', a stage adaptation of Irmgard Keun's novel by director Anna Bergmann. The production, set in the 1930s, explores the growing power of the National Socialists and the restriction of freedom of opinion and art.
Anna Bergmann, the director, has chosen Cosmea Spelleken to adapt the novel for the stage. Spelleken, known for her multimedia works like 'Odyssey' at the Staatstheater Nuremberg, brings a fresh perspective to the classic text. The set, designed by Anna Kreinecker, is a meticulous recreation of the 1930s, featuring movable modules and large screens.
The play follows Sanna Moder, portrayed by Naffie Janha, as she navigates her personal feelings and the oppressive political climate. It highlights the diversity of reactions to the Nazi regime, including a stormtrooper salesman played by Thomas Reisinger. The novel, published in 1937 in exile, explores the simultaneity of everyday life and threat, moments of lightness and heaviness, ultimately leading to horror.
The Residenztheater's 'After Midnight' promises a thought-provoking exploration of a dark period in history. With a talented cast and crew, including director Anna Bergmann and adapter Cosmea Spelleken, the production is set to bring Irmgard Keun's novel to life in a powerful and engaging way.
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