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The Lady in Question
Charles Busch
Mrs. Stern Wanders the Prussian State Library
by Jenny Lyn Bader
Off-Broadway
Highlights
90 mins1930sStrong Role for Leading Woman (Star Vehicle)Unit Set/Multiple SettingsPeriod Costumes
Synopsis
Berlin, 1933. With martial law in effect, political activism has become a capital crime.
The Gestapo has arrested a graduate student suspected of conducting illegal research.
She undergoes intense questioning, and the arrival of a lawyer sent to defend her only complicates matters.
But the encounter takes surprising turns as an earnest young officer must interrogate the iconic political thinker Hannah Arendt – a woman in possession of untold wit, charm and ideas.
Inspired by real events, this fantastical drama delves into the life and mind of one of history’s deepest thinkers.
Press Reviews
"A lesson on perceiving humanity and even dignity in all people under even the toughest of conditions."
— The New York Times
"An evocative exploration of resilience, identity, and the pursuit of freedom!"
— Times Square Chronicles
"Jenny Lyn Bader is a terrific writer, and boy, she knows what to do every step of the way... This is well worth seeing."
— Broadway Radio
"Intellect and emotion travel in parallel in a subtle build that takes everyone by surprise."
— Front Row Center
"Opens up the tragedy and triumph of Jewish history."
— New York Sun
Characters
| Character |
|---|
Karl 25, a police officer |
Erich 50s, an attorney |
Hannah 26, a scholar |
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Hannah Arendt’s Escape from Nazi Germany in a Play by Jenny Lyn Bader
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Mrs. Stern Wanders the Prussian State Library is a play written by Jenny Lyn Bader and published by Dramatists Play Service.
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