submitted by borden@augsburg.edu
Tian
by Johanna Caroline Schön
directed by Kayla Marie Mielke and Johanna Caroline Schön
February 13–16 | 7:00 p.m.
Tjornhom-Nelson Theater
Augsburg Students $3; General Admission $5
Who owns history? And who is allowed to tell its stories? The student-written piece “Tian” centers around these fundamental questions. This conflict becomes clear when the audience is led through the life of romantic poet Karoline von Günderrode by two characters with two very different claims to Karoline’s story: Bettine von Arnim, contemporary and close friend of Karoline, who wants to paint a strong, feminist picture; and the Playwright whose goal is to create an enticing, heart-wrenching play. The audience finds themselves in the in-betweens of history, whilst being part of Karoline’s personal journey filled with struggles, doubt, and dreams.
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