Judas
Monologue by Lot Vekemans
German by Eva M. Pieper & Christine Bais
We think we know his story. A man whose name became synonymous with betrayal: Judas Iskariot. His kiss changed the world. Aber do we know the whole truth? In every era, there are new speculations about Judas' motives, which are mostly interpreted as egoistic. It's about time the disciple himself told his story.
He emergens from the shadows of centuries or defamation to show us that there is more to the story. It could also be understodd as the service of a friend helping Jesus fulfill his plan: To die to be become immortal. Was it all predestined, free will, or maybe a series of unfortunate events?
Judas' show is an eye-witness account, a degence plea, and an image campaign, all at the same time. The monologue is performed in churches that become part of the ensemble.
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Please note that we are perfoming the production in churches only, where it can be a bit colder.
Age recommendation
13 or older
Original production by Theater der Altmark (TdA) - Landestheater Sachsen-Anhalt Nord
Judas in simple language
Judas is a person in the bible. He betrayed Jesus by kissing him. Jesus was then arrested and killed. Today, Judas means: Traitor. Many people ask: Why did he do it? They think: He did it for himself. In this play, Judas tells his side of the story.
Judas comes on stage. He says: Maybe I had other reasons? Maybe I helped Jesus? He was arrested only because I kissed him. But it was his plan to die?
We show this play only in churches. We think: It is the perfect place.
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Please note: It can be cold in churches. Please bring a jacket.
All things considered, one may venture to attest the production, the actress, and the sound- and lighting designers, that an increase in quality or in impact of this art project is hardly imaginable.
Prof. Dr. Dr. Johann Beichel
25.02.2024
Director Wolf E. Rahlfs presents a very human Judas. Nothing seems aloof or exaggerated. Alice Katharina Schmidt casts a spell over the audience, in loud, fiery passages as well as in the soft-spoken ones.
Markus Wittig / Bruchsaler Rundschau
27.02.2024
Alice Katharina Schmidt and her multifarious, intense performance left the audience deeply moved, resulting in long and powerful applause.
abh/apw / Fränkische Nachrichten
26.03.2024
