Pure excitement! Penzberger Theater ensures laughter and puzzles with Jerry is dead”

Pure excitement! Penzberger Theater ensures laughter and puzzles with Jerry is dead”

The Penzberger Oberlandler Volkstheater brings a breath of fresh air to the stage with the play “Jerry is dead” by Stefan Schroeder. The crime comedy is directed by Daniela Allnoch, Michaela Brem and Julia Mach and promises excitement and humor in an entertaining setting. The plot revolves around Jeremy Kelton, played by Benedikt Bocksberger, who fakes his own death in order to collect a significant insurance sum. His wife Camilla, played by Antonia Schäffler, is a former actress who takes on the role of the grieving widow. Together they pursue the goal of leading a worry-free life after receiving the insurance.

But the chaotic situation in which the protagonists find themselves involved presents its own challenges. A team of talented participants ensures the professional implementation of the performance. These include Norbert Allnoch, Alex Bader, Georg Baur, Markus Obermeier, Thiemo Christ and Laszlo Barczy, who take care of the stage design. The stage painting is designed by Anke Schmidt, Norbert Allnoch, Claudia Allnoch and Uschi Köhler, while the make-up team around Julia Mach and Ilona Krämer sets important accents. The ensemble is technically supported by Stefan Frick. This careful planning contributes to the exciting atmosphere of the piece.

Diverse characters

In addition to the main characters, a variety of other characters play an important role in the narrative. Inspector Crombie is portrayed by Josefina Calliari, while insurance clerk Mrs. Hardcastle is portrayed by Rebecca Werner. Individuals such as lover Mark Ellis (Kilian Härtl), neighbor Mrs. Peabody (Lena Herting) and Sergeant Hubble (Hannes Lenk) add to the complexity of the plot. The presence of housemaid Sarah Leeds, played by Lena Probst, brings additional dynamism to the chaotic scene.

The production is not just a game of masks and roles, but also a real community project. The piece will be brought to the stage with an additional performance on Friday, May 23rd at 7 p.m. in the rehearsal stage. Tickets are available at Café Freudenberg in Penzberg. Further information can be found on the theater's website at www.theater-penzberg.de.

The play “Murder by Mistake” by Peter van Briel will be performed in another part of the theater landscape. This work deals with the mysterious death of Lord Pommeroy in 1925, which sets the stage for an exciting story full of intrigue and supernatural elements. After a long time, Lady Pommeroy returns to explore the secrets of the cursed House of Darkesfield. The play promises to captivate viewers with its 17 roles and a running time of 100 minutes. It is a performance that combines both suspense and scary moments.

“Murder by Mistake” shows the return of four noble descendants and courageous witnesses who relive the shocking events of 1925. In a humorous and dramatic way, the audience is taken on a journey characterized by burglars, inspectors and a killer. Advance notices and music for the performance are available on SoundCloud to increase anticipation.