The Uhudlerland Theater celebrated a successful premiere with the play “Der Freyschütze oder Jägerromantik 2.0” at Tabor Castle in Neuhaus am Klausenbach. Things were extremely devilish in the southern Burgenland Freischütz. Director Martin Weinek and his ensemble gave themselves the “Deifedanz” and scored points with a good portion of mockery and entertainment that also made you think.

BERLIN-KLAUSENBACH. Erhard Pauer, The director, who is responsible for directing for the first time, has created a contemporary version of the classic opera “Der Freischütz” by Carl Maria von Weber. Paired with some situational comedy, the piece has some satirical punch lines. In the style of the Uhudler State Theatre Of course, the musical garnish There are no Austropop songs that invite you to sing along.

To the dark side

Plagued by a streak of bad luck, young hunter Max (Alexander Findewirth), about his beloved Agathe (Lena Sophie Wiesinger) In order not to panic, he asks his colleague Kaspar (Adrian Papritz) persuade them to cast so-called free bullets. These bullets never miss their target, but are of devilish origin. The “devil pack” Luzius and Otto Normalo, played by Martin Weinek and Julian Loidl, the audience cleverly joins in with their dark plans.

The question of morality and meaning

In the new production, Pauer not only asks the question of moral integrity and the price one is willing to pay for success, but also questions the Meaningfulness of old customs and the role of women. Over the course of the play, Agathe develops into a strong and independent character who is not guided solely by the traditions of her time. In the end, the young lovers realize that they must shape their own lives and that this is the only way they can be happy.

Numerous guests of honour

The premiere guests Federal Council Phillip Kohl, Members of Parliament Verena Dunst, Former State Councillor Helmut Bieler, ORF Regional Director Werner Herics, Mayor Monika Pock, mayor Fabio Halber, actress Constance Breitenbner and OSG Chairman Alfred Kollar Let yourself be enchanted by the hustle and bustle on stage.

“Der Freyschütze” can still be seen on September 6th, 7th and 8th, each day at 8 p.m., at Tabor Castle.

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