Emser Theater
In the municipality of Domat/Ems (until 1943: Ems[1]) in the Canton of Graubünden, Switzerland, there has been a long tradition of amateur theatre from mid-19th century on that lasts until today. The performances got very popular and the "Emser Theater" (Engl. Theatre in Ems) was well-known in the region.[2]
History
The earliest reference of a Liebhabertheater (Engl. amateur theatre) in Ems dates from 1843.[3] Various associations, choirs, and other groups in Ems regularly performed historical or patriotic plays.
In 1971, the Theaterverein Domat/Ems (Engl. Theatre Association Domat/Ems) was founded and is active until today.
Venues
Over time, several venues were in use for theatre performances in Ems (or Dormat/Ems). For example, from 1895 the "Glashüttensaal" served as a performance space, a venue which today doesn't exist anymore.[3]
Repertoire
A selection of plays performed:[3]
- Philipp Walburg Kramer: "Die Hexe von Gäbistorf" (Engl. "The witch of Gäbistorf"), 1898
- Alfons Tuor: "Ils Franzos a Sumvitg" (in Romansh language), 1897
- Maurus Carnot: "Spiel von Jesu Leid und Herrlichkeit" (passion play, Engl. "Play about Christ's anguish and glory"), 1933
- Theobald Masarey: "Das Zauberschloss" (Engl. "The Magic Castle"), 1943
- Hugo von Hofmannsthal: "Jedermann" (Engl. "Everyman"), 1952 (open-air performance)
- Friedrich Dürrenmatt: "Romulus der Grosse" (Engl. "Romulus the Great"), 1962
References
- ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domat/Ems
- ↑ https://www.theater-ems.ch/ueber-uns
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Blarer, Sigi: Theaterverein Domat-Ems, Domat-Ems GR, in: Kotte, Andreas (Hg.): Theaterlexikon der Schweiz, Chronos Verlag Zürich 2005, Band 3, S. 1890–1891. https://tls.theaterwissenschaft.ch/wiki/Theaterverein_Domat-Ems,_Domat-Ems_GR