Die Regeln der Lebenskunst in der modernen Gesellschaft

Being born isn't usually very complicated. Dying - nothing simpler. Living in between these two events is no particular challenge either. Just follow the rules and accept the principles of society, and everything goes smoothly. No sooner has a human being come into the world than he or she is already subject to decisions, controls, threats, standards of behavior imposed as the only valid ones, and sanctions for non-compliance. But is this still life?

In his text, Jean-Luc Lagarce conducts a kind of genomic research into our society. Gerhard Willert, who previously staged Lagarce's Das Gipfeltreffen (The Summit) at Landestheater Linz in 2008, will stage this monologue for one actress in a very special space: the Redoutensäle Hall of Mirrors. A multi-course menu will be part of the show.