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English Theatre Berlin / International Performing Arts Center

Kooperationspartner:
The Waltraud Experience

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What is going on in the U.S and can Dolly Parton help? A musical theater performance

A lot of folks are worried about the state of democracy in the United States. Is it teetering on the brink? Is a civil war looming? Are the tech billionaires supporting its downfall? Thanksgiving in Berlin. Fred and his US-American wife Rhonda have invited guests from her motherland over for a turkey dinner. Inevitably, the conversation drifts from the American Dream – via Karl May and Western movies – to the topic of all topics: What is going on in the US? Strangely enough, Dolly Parton seems to be in the room, too. And a country & western band magically appears. The evening escalates … In “The West Ain´t What It Used To Be”, English Theatre Berlin and The Waltraud Experience tackle one of the most pressing issues of our time: The right and the left stand in completely irreconcilable opposition; a stalemate has been reached – Where are the United States headed? with Robin Gooch, Bailey Hubbs, Felix Theissen, Carina Zox Music played live by Ioni Music, Ben Osborn, Sorcha Thompson Concept and Direction: Günther Grosser and Priscilla Bergey Music by various artists, arranged by Ben Osborn | Video and Sound Design: Holly Barnard | Costumes: Angharad Matthews | Lighting: Katri Kuusimäki | Fight Direction: Ash Willison | Stage Management and Directing Assistance: Izzy Rousmaniere