The Jewish Theater of Austria is HomelessOn November 30, 2012, the Jewish Theater of Austria closed THE WINDOW – its public arts space and office of years. The consequence of willful government neglect. Founded by Warren and Sonja Rosenzweig in 1999, the Jewish Theater of Austria is the first artistic company since 1938 to center its creative efforts on the interpretation of Jewish identity and its important position in Viennese heritage. Its original stage productions and diverse events have focused, in particular, on themes of intercultural experience, the social responsibility of the individual, “otherness,” xenophobia, and the history of European judeophobia. In bold opposition to the political control of theater arts funding in Vienna through government centralization, the company has proudly produced and presented critical new works for the stage in Vienna without municipal or federal support. It has rescued the memory of the former Jewish theater in the Nestroyhof from oblivion. With The Window, it has contributed a unique public space to the cultural landscape. The company, which is also distinguished for its highly vocal criticism of the government′s long-armed control of the theater arts scene, is now homeless for the first time in over 13 years. The Jewish Theater of Austria Needs Your Support!Please use the secure link below to help us continue our creative and socially important work. Even a small contribution is meaningful and will help us with current projects. |
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