Oleanna

In the organizer's words:

The successful American author David Mamet wrote his play "Oleanna" 25 years before the "MeToo" movement. The title refers to a song that describes the utopian vision of a society without oppression and the exercise of power.

The student Carol finds herself in an environment characterized by hierarchy - the university. She feels out of place there, has problems understanding the seminar content and cannot follow the scientific jargon. Her lecturer John, on the other hand, is about to become a tenured professor and has seemingly reached the top of the university hierarchy. Carol asks him for advice and help.

During a one-to-one meeting, the boundaries become blurred - he tells her about his own doubts as a young student, offers her personal tutoring and even wants her insufficient presentation to be graded as a pass because he finds her 'likeable'.

Some time later, the tables have turned: Carol has accused him of sexual harassment and abuse of power. Now his professional and private future is hanging by a thread, subject to the interpretation of truth and lies.

Please note:

The performances of "Oleanna" will take place in Lecture Hall 2 at Ulm University. Admission is via the SÜD entrance only. We would like to point out that there are no parking facilities directly on site and recommend that you travel by public transport. Take line 2 in the direction of "Science Park II" (departure every 10 minutes, e.g. from the main station, journey time approx. 10 minutes) to the "Universität Süd" stop - directly in front of the building.

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces are available in the lecture hall. Access within the building is barrier-free. There is an elevator for people with walking disabilities at the south entrance of the building, but this is only in operation on weekdays.