Hello and Happy Tuesday!
“The important thing is moral choice. Evil has to exist along with good, in order that moral choice may operate. Life is sustained by the grinding opposition of moral entities.”
Last week we experienced rain only seven times. First three days, then four days. Argh! This weather is so weird. It is not cold, but this constant rain slightly gets on my nerves. Nonetheless, my son and I have these little backup plans we enjoy no matter what. We just have do more things indoors, unfortunately.
Yesterday, I wanted to see the play A Clockwork Orange but due to technical problems, it was cancelled. I wrote about it here. Nonetheless, the theater contacted me today to let me know that I can see the play today. Yay!
Tonight, I was finally fortunate to attend the ballet version of A Clockwork Orange at the Landestheater in Coburg. Have you heard of Anthony Burgess novel that was published in 1962? Or the movie version, directed and produced by Stanley Kubrick? When I read the book a long time ago, I was shocked by this disturbing violence and had problems understanding the language. You think you know English? Read Anthony Burgess. A Clockwork Orange is about an extremely violent youth gang. The protagonist Alex narrates the story and his violent outbursts and later his experiences with police and other authorities who try to “reform” him. A lot of psychology, psychotherapy, prison, morality and a look at society are some of the main themes of the book. You will also find out what manipulation and freedom mean. Is the perpetrator indeed the victim here?
“Is it better for a man to have chosen evil than to have good imposed upon him?”
Yes, the bartender danced and performed with one ballet shoe and those black boots! Incredible! The droogs enjoy their milk.
Choreographer Tara Yipp initiated this cultural shocker on stage through amazing dance, music and acting. The play depicts through dance what violence and counter violence means. Also, the really horrible scenes from the movie are not shown and left some room for imagination. Overall, it was an amazing stage performance. Definitely not a family play to see!
Inspired? There are two additional performances in Coburg: June 30th, July 2nd and 3rd! Here the link to the Landestheater website.
On a SideNote:
While I waited for the performance to begin, I listened to a couple arguing right behind me. They talked about their recent wedding and advice that the couple had been given from friends and family. The uncle apparently said to the man that “he should get out while he still can” followed by tons of laughter. The woman was shocked by a lot of negativity that has been thrown their way. “How can our friends say those things? Don’t they see how happy we are,” she said while I wished for the play to start. “They only say those things because their marriages did not work out, ” he said annoyed. “So you think our marriage will fail as well! Exactly what your uncle said, “she said getting a little louder. “Don’t talk so loud for god’s sake. I don’t think our marriage will fail. Don’t listen to other people’s advice that is thrown at you. We just do what is best for us and we love each other,” he said. “Yeah, but did you hear when your aunt said that I should make sure you always have a warm dinner ready for you? She obviously assumes that I am not working, that I have nothing to do except cleaning and cooking all day waiting for my husband to come home. Also, she thinks that I cannot cook. But you probably did not even hear when she said that,” she replied, at this point really angry. “We just sit here now, enjoy this play and each other and don’t think about this shit anymore, ” he whispered calmly. “Exactly like your father. Always running away from problems and those type of conversations. Holy shit, and I married you. How dumb am I,” she said, got up and walked out. This show ended and A Clockwork Orange started.
Maybe they shouldn’t have married after all. She poisoned a pretty happy occasion I would say. A fight out of nowhere and about nothing. You want a piece of advice – crazy woman who fought behind me? Stop listening to garbage. Do whatever makes you happy. And if you don’t want to cook dinner for your husband, then order a pizza. Aren’t you both in this together? You chose your own adventure and path. She missed the entire show but he enjoyed it. Maybe the uncle is right after all.
