Aequitas Theatre Company Presents a Modern Spin on FEAR AND MISERY OF THE THIRD REICH

The world is under the threat of fascism and war is looming ever closer.

Liberalism and socialist ties are condemned by those in power. How did we get here?

Aequitas takes Brecht's Fear and Misery of the Third Reich and applies it to our modern global society, taking a look at the lives of average people and the reasons they comply with those in power.

Set in the near future, this piece imagines what the world might become if we continue to repeat our mistakes.

"Broke one moment, next day running the government. Rags to riches in a single day." (Scene One: One Big Family)

"I don't know what to think any longer Minna. He's changed so..." (Scene Three: The Chalk Cross)

"Our task is very difficult, but it's the greatest one there is - to free the human race from its oppressors." (Scene Twenty-Four: Consulting the People)

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Bertolt Brecht: Brecht was a pioneer and theatrical genius whose work not only commented on the politics of the 1930's but also strove to foster change. His work is renowned worldwide and he is credited with the construction of a new method of performance. His influence spreads far and wide. Fear and Misery of the Third Reich was begun in 1937, with the first eight playlets performed in 1938, as Hitler rose to power in Germany.

The Company: Aequitas creates theatre that represents and comments on our ever changing world. Past productions have mashed technology with theatre in work that looks at sociopolitical aspects of today. Aequitas is made up of several founding members: Rachael Bellis, Sophia Start, and Chuma Emembolu. The company is committed to equality and justice and is named after that principle in Greek philosophy. Aequitas works with artists of all backgrounds and is committed to casting diversely.

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