Premieres in the theater: Jura Soyfer between past and present!

Premieres in the theater: Jura Soyfer between past and present!

Something exciting is happening in the theater in the heart of Vienna: There are five new premieres coming up in the immediate future, more precisely in September. The first production to come to the stage is a work by Jura Soyfer, which has already been recognized with a biennial theater prize for humorous political pieces. Soyfer, who was born in Kharkiv in 1912 and is considered one of the last representatives of the Viennese cabaret generation, fought against social injustice and warmongering in his texts. The choice doesn't fall on him by chance, how news.at reported. The fact that his works reflect the character and historical significance of the theater as a place of political enlightenment promises exciting evenings at the theater and stimulating discussions in the city.

Jura Soyfer lived in turbulent times. After fleeing the Russian Empire via Georgia and Constantinople, the family found a new home in Baden near Vienna and later in Vienna. At the age of 15 he came into contact with socialist writings for the first time and became a convinced Marxist. His works are more than just entertainment; They are an outcry against the social injustices of his time and address, among other things, anti-Semitism and hostility to democracy, which are still relevant today. An important aspect of his writings is the belief in a better future Wikipedia impressively documented.

Premieres with deep meaning

The special thing about the production of Soyfer's works directed by Gloger is the combination of humor and seriousness. Gloger aims to capture the vitality and optimism of the pieces while highlighting the horrific themes they explore. “The need to show vitality and optimism,” emphasizes Gloger, “is more important than ever, today many old dangers are at work again.” The warning about exclusion and anti-Semitism as a current threat is a central concern of the production, which once again underlines the relevance of Soyfer's work.

The stage thus becomes the scene of lively debates about what was and what could possibly be again. It is an impressive example of how theater can reflect society and stimulate thought. The planned five premieres are intended to expand the repertoire and offer viewers deeper insights into the political message of the pieces, which have also been important in the past.

A lasting legacy

Jura Soyfer died tragically in the Buchenwald concentration camp, but his legacy lives on. His writings were not published collectively until many years after his death, and the Jura Soyfer Society was founded in 1988 to remember him. Among other things, there are memorial stones and plaques in Vienna as well as the one named after him Jura-Soyfer-Gasse to his memory. There is also a lecture hall at the University of Vienna that bears his name and thus helps to carry the important political message of his works into today.

At a time when political issues are often ignored, the decision to bring Soyfer's plays back to the stage proves to be particularly courageous. It shows that theater is not only a place for entertainment, but also for political education. It remains to be seen how the audience will react to this fresh force in the relegation battle and what debates this production will trigger.