Judas at the ETA Hoffmann Theater: A Defense Speech Against Hasty Judgment
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Judas Steps Out of the Shadow of Accusation
Who was Judas Iscariot really: a traitor, a tool of a divine plan, or a human being whose history never granted him a voice of his own? Walter Jens shifts the perspective in his pointed defense speech and lets the accused speak for himself. On November 6, 2026, this will become a concentrated stage experience in the studio of the ETA Hoffmann Theater Bamberg with Marek Egert.
A Monologue Against the Hasty Judgment
The production presents one of the most formative figures of the Christian Western tradition before an imaginary court. Judas defends his decisions with passion, theological sharpness, and ruthless logic. He struggles, doubts, and questions the role assigned to him by salvation history. From the familiar biblical narrative, an intense monologue about guilt, responsibility, and the power of historical interpretations emerges.
Walter Jens and the Dramaturgy of Counter-Speech
Walter Jens shapes his defense speech into a dissecting piece of literary theater. The text deconstructs the Christian martyr myth, denounces millennia-old Christian anti-Semitism, and focuses on the mechanisms of scapegoating. The dramaturgy thrives on linguistic precision, intellectual tension, and the constant shifting of moral certainties.
The Art of Acting in a Concentrated Theater Atmosphere
Marek Egert takes on the role of Judas and carries the evening as the central stage figure. Director Tim Adam focuses on immediacy and tangibility. In the studio of the ETA Hoffmann Theater, the actor's presence defines the space; acoustics, lighting ambiance, and stage design create a concentrated resonating body for a speech that directly impacts the audience.
A Production about Exclusion and Responsibility
The plea against labeling individuals or groups as scapegoats is particularly compelling. Judas does not appear as a one-dimensional cipher of evil, but as a contradictory human being within an overpowering salvation history. Anaïs Buzduga is responsible for set and costume, and Lea Mantel for the dramaturgy. Together they condense the literary theater into an evening that connects religious narrative with social reflection.
Conclusion: Biblical Reading at High Voltage
Judas – The Defense Speech of Judas Iscariot promises a dense, challenging stage experience in Bamberg. Marek Egert's acting, Tim Adam's direction, and Walter Jens' precise text lead straight into a conflict that intertwines religious tradition with the present. Those who wish to experience theater as a space of discovery should see this performance live in the studio of the ETA Hoffmann Theater.
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