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The plays are chosen by the member after long discussions. During the last decade it was mainly modern drama. A lot of criteria are being considered but the main question is probably whether it is doable. In 2010 we were in the lucky position to tackle a play by Shakespeare. We need a huge ensemble, enough time, ideas and other resources. After that we probably getting back to modern classics.
Almost everybody. There are no hard rules. It is more a question of sharing the want for doing a really good performance. We are always looking for people who want live up to their creative potential.
That depends on the level of difficulty and on the possible dates for performances. For a proper show on an evening length we need at least half a year. But we are more at ease when we are having close to a year.
We don’t have anything of that sort. There are certain responsibilities we give to elected people e.g. finance. We want every member to have the possibilities to contribute to the project and therefore we believe in low hierarchies. Of course a show needs a director, and so we put our trust in a person who is for one season a kind of a leader. But that doesn’t prohibit the group from acting democratic in all important decisions.
Yes. Normally we rehearse all year. We take our breaks after a successful show, as a reward for good work.
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