F*** you, Woyzeck

"A good murder, a real murder, a beautiful murder?"

Marie, Luise, Ophelia, Juliet, Desdemona: classical theater literature is full of female murder victims. Their common cause of death: patriarchal violence. The texts, mostly written by men, focus on the perpetrators. Following an inner logic of social pressure and emotional despair, their deeds seem inevitable or even romantic. A pattern that is still reflected in reporting on gender-based violence today: The acts are referred to as "family tragedies", "jealousy drama" or "acts of desperation" instead of naming them: Femicides are murders of women* because of their gender or gender identity.

F*** it! We set out to develop a theatrical counter-narrative: Marie breaks out of the "social tragedy" and places herself at the center. She meets her historical model Johanna Woost, explains violent power structures in relationships, reminds us of the victims of patriarchal violence and asks how we can develop solidarity alongside anger at the system. We re-appropriate everyday experiences such as catcalling, which most women* are familiar with, and question stereotypical notions of masculinity.

Director Pina Bergemann used to work in play clubs at JES, then made a career as an actress and most recently worked at Theaterhaus Jena. She has already worked with Hannah Baumann there, including in the multi-award-winning ensemble development "Die Hundekot-Attacke" (directed by Walter Bart) and the solo evening "Die Entführung der Amygdala" by Anna Gschnitzer. After two solo evenings, which she also co-developed, she is now also directing herself.

Booking inquiries by email to: ticket@jes-stuttgart.de

From grade 10 / 16-19 years
Duration: 70 minutes (+ 20 minutes follow-up)
Prices: JES partner €9.00, student €10.00
Venue: Classroom