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The Berliner Ensemble is set to host a series of performances in the coming weeks, with shows scheduled for the 18th, 29th of September, and 6th of October. The upcoming production has been met with mixed reviews, with some critics finding fault in the direction and staging choices of Oliver Reese, the Intendant of the Berliner Ensemble.
Reese's staging has been criticised for failing to convey the urgency of the letter's contents. Some decisions, such as the puppet-theater-like stage setup and the use of a white plastic bag for the soloist, have been labelled as remarkably clumsy.
Despite these criticisms, the performance has seen standout moments, particularly from Jens Harzer. Harzer's acting performance has been hailed as the most memorable from the theatre evening.
The letter discussed in the performance, though linguistically powerful, is more a literary-historical document than literature. This raises questions about the purpose of its presentation to Harzer, whose ability to grasp the text is proven but whose motivation remains unclear.
Reese has also been criticised for his failure to find images for the torture and inhuman labor that come with the prison sentence. This oversight is regrettable, as it detracts from the overall impact of the performance.
In a positive note, the Berliner Ensemble's other Intendant, with whom Jens Harzer could potentially collaborate, is Oliver Reese. Dieter Ripberger serves as the managing director and deputy to the Intendant Oliver Reese.
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