Event

Hitler On The Roof

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Akvavit Theatre presents the remount of "Hitler on the Roof" by Rhea Leman, a play for two clowns. This prescient Danish play finds the Nazi propagandist Dr. Joseph Goebbels and filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl doomed to a perpetual afterlife in which to confront their pasts. Locked deep down inside the present day Führerbunker, the two engage in cunning feats of denial, manipulation, and pure slapstick.

Written during an alarming rise of Danish Nationalism in 2011, this play is a timely reminder of the consequences of selling lies as truth and propaganda as art. A favorite of audiences and critics alike, Hitler On The Roofs original production toured Denmark for two years with the company Folketeatret, winning the prestigious Reumert award for Best Leading Actress.
The English language version is scheduled to tour Europe in 2017, Akvavit is proud to take it on tour in the US.

Co-Directed by Artistic Director Kirstin Franklin* and Associate Amber Robinson*

Starring Amy Gorelow as Dr. Joseph Goebbels and Jay Torrence as Leni Reifenstahl.

Production Team:

Madelyn Loehr* -Production/Tour Manager
Chad Eric Bergman*- Scenic Design
Nigel Harsch* -Sound Design
Becky Warner- Stage Manager
David-Goodman Edberg -Lighting Design
Michael Joseph- Master Electrician/Associate Lighting Designer
Piper Hubbell Robinson- Costume Design
Bernadette Hagen/John Nichols-Technician
Harrison Ornelas -Technical Director
Letitia Guillaud -Property Design

*Indicates Company/Associate Company members

Limited Two Show Engagement April 16th and April 17th at The Den Theatre 1331 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Group Reservations available for groups of 10 or more for discounted rate. Email info@chicagonordic.org for more details.

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