A satirical office comedy centering on a chaotic funeral and a workplace debate over gender-neutral language is running at the Theater in der Gerbergasse in Karlstadt through Sunday, December 6. Thomas Trummer stars as Horst Bohne, an employee who expects an immediate promotion to succeed his late mentor following the memorial service.
The memorial service descends into open conflict triggered by a funeral ribbon bearing the inscription, “In tiefer Trauer. Deine Mitarbeiter.” Rieke Schneider, played by Jutta Waßmann, marketing director Alina Bergreiter, portrayed by Camilla Fischer, social media specialist Kevin Packert, played by Marc Sigmund, and intern Kim Olkowski, played by Maresa Havla, quickly pivot from mourning to arguing about gender-inclusive language, workplace power dynamics, and personal grievances.
Cast and Production Details
Bohne argues against gender-neutral language because the traditional firm in the medium-sized town has always used masculine grammatical forms. The marketing manager, intern, and social media manager counter that the world has changed and label Bohne an “old white man.” The argument intensifies after a gender star unexpectedly appears on the funeral ribbon.
Volker Eckstein draws frequent laughter as Pastor Herbert Koch, who makes angry outbursts while trying to refocus the mourners on the deceased. The production breaks the fourth wall during the second act, directly addressing the audience and incorporating spectators into the performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the comedy being performed?
Performances take place at the Theater in der Gerbergasse in Karlstadt.
When does the run conclude?
The final performance is scheduled for Sunday, December 6.
How can audience members purchase tickets?
Information and tickets are available through the theater’s official website at www.theater-gerbergasse.de.
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