The Weight of Ants

Description

«Those who say nothing, thereby say 'yes'. And when I look around, I simply cannot say 'yes'.» The state of the world is despairing. Jeanne is angry and frustrated about it, Olivier hides in his books. One thing is clear to both: something must change! To get money for his dilapidated school, the principal must organize a future week and a student council must be elected. The election campaign – fueled by enthusiastic speeches, intrigues, ninja expeditions, and love for unicorns – raises the question of whether honest commitment and responsibility still count as values? Or whether «Pizza for everyone!» as a campaign promise simply continues. David Paquet's text humorously and very directly examines an adult world that seemingly offers neither orientation nor a voice to young people. With Johanna Dähler, Moritz Praxmarer, Estelle Schmidlin & Patrick Slanzi
Director: Frederic Lilje
Set design: Theres Indermauer
Theater pedagogy: Jonas Egloff
Production assistance & technology: Daniel Tscherrig
Graphics: Nicole Brugger
Production: salto&mortale
Co-production: Bühne Aarau
Text: David Paquet
Translation: Frank Weingand
Rights: Felix Bloch Erben

Highlights

• Youth play from 12 years
• Humorous plea against numbness
• With Johanna Dähler and Moritz Praxmarer

General Information

The play "The Weight of Ants" addresses the desire for change in a frustrating world. It tells of a student council and an election campaign that questions the values of engagement and responsibility.

Location

Kronengasse 10, 5400 Baden, Switzerland

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