When does the student performance start

The performance starts on 29.04.2026 at 10:00 AM at Theater am Hagen in Straubing.

How much does a student ticket cost

For student performances, student tickets cost 10 Euros for all seats.

Is there a break, and how long does the performance last

Information to follow; the duration will be communicated by the organizer.

How do I reach the venue and where do I park

The address is Am Hagen 61, 94315 Straubing. A free large parking lot is available right in front of the theater.

Is the theater accessible

The Theater am Hagen is barrier-free; please clarify individual needs with the box office in advance.

When does the cloakroom open, and is there a cloakroom requirement

The cloakroom opens one hour before the performance begins and there is a cloakroom requirement; fee 1 Euro.

The Misanthrope for Schools: Large Stage, Clear Words, Lively Language

Name: The Misanthrope – Student Performance
Start: 2026-04-29 10:00:00
End: 2026-04-29 10:00:00
Location: Theater am Hagen, Am Hagen 61, 94315 Straubing

Radical Truth for Young Eyes: Molière's 'The Misanthrope' as a Student Performance

When the theater atmosphere crackles in the morning and the parquet floor becomes a learning space, students encounter Molière's biting comedy in a fresh, clear production. At the Theater am Hagen, intelligent language meets vibrant stage experience – close to the present, precise in acting skills.

What it's about: Truth vs. Court Etiquette

Alceste despises courtly flattery and demands uncompromising honesty. But his love for Célimène, a witty hostess with many admirers, puts his principles to the test. Amid pointed dialogues, verbal duels, and character-driven drama, the play addresses sincerity, self-presentation, and responsibility – themes that directly affect school classes.

Set Design, Costumes, Lighting: Sensual Orientation in the Whirlwind of Text

A reduced set design focuses on language and performance, while delicate lighting sharply defines moods: from cold societal satire to warm, intimate moments. Costumes reference courtly codes, breaking them with contemporary accents and making the tension between appearance and reality visible.

Acting Craft for the School: Precision, Pace, Clarity

The direction focuses on clear character guidance and breath-taking timing. Punchlines land, subtexts shine. Thus, a stage experience emerges that exposes Molière's humor without smoothing the moral ambiguities. The audience's reaction: concentrated listening, spontaneous laughter, subsequent debates about values and consequences.

Context and Canon: Why Molière Resonates Today

Since its premiere in 1666, 'The Misanthrope' has been considered a masterpiece of French classicism. Criticism and theatrical practice appreciate the openness of its significance: both a comedy and a character study. Modern productions show how profoundly language, rhythm, and social masquerades speak to the present.

Conclusion: This student performance offers a concentrated, humorously intelligent theater experience. Those who love linguistic precision, vibrant characters, and clear direction encounter a lesson in dramaturgy here – and discussion material for the classroom.