Krach im Hause Gott

At the heart of this "divine comedy" lies the unworthy conduct of humankind. These creatures, ruled by lust for power, strife, selfishness and intolerance, are to vanish from the planet.
But before the final destruction of the Earth and its inhabitants, Jesus and the Holy Spirit are consulted in a court hearing – Satan, who has also been invited, is appointed counsel for the defence of humanity. And not infrequently he receives support from Jesus, who knows humankind and can contribute experiences otherwise unknown in the "House of God".
The decisive turn comes when a woman tries to assert herself in the divine assembly: Mary, the Mother of God.
Felix Mitterer sees the dispute as a modern mystery play, drawing in content and form on traditional Catholic roots, while also working in many approaches of modern, not least feminist, theology – and its themes are highly topical.

"Whoever has left their own hell behind
finds heaven all the sweeter."

Markus Plattner

FELIX MITTERER:
..... "Krach im Hause Gott" is not really a play but a provocative religious dispute, and therefore, if not done well, it carries the danger of the lecturing, wagging finger. Markus PLATTNER, who has already distilled existential, gripping psychological thrillers from "Mein Ungeheuer" and "Die Beichte", is – together with the actors and the exciting venue of the performance (thank you, Ferdinand ANGERER!) – the guarantee that we will once again experience a thrilling, unforgettable evening of theatre.

PRESS
KRONENZEITUNG (8 June 2009)

ALL HELL BREAKS LOOSE IN HEAVEN
Felix Mitterer's play "Krach im Hause Gott" is a mystery play for our time. Mitterer's engagement with the biblical material is currently being shown in the Schlosskirche of Burg Freundsberg in Schwaz. The "Theater im Schloss" presents this potentially explosive play without finger-wagging moralising.

The venue is extraordinary. It was made possible by Fredl ANGERER, who has been committed to theatre at Schloss Freundsberg for years. The choice of venue astonishes even Felix Mitterer. His play has never before been performed in a Catholic church in Tyrol. Not without reason. "Krach im Hause Gott" divides opinion. For some it is blasphemy, for others a highly topical mystery play.

Markus PLATTNER, probably Tyrol's most talented director at present, handles the play with care. Nevertheless he creates sharp contours. In the sacred space he relies on fine nuances and avoids clichés. He skilfully strikes a balance between bold action and reflection.

Still, heaven quarrels like the devil – quite literally. For God has finally had enough and wants to destroy humankind. The dispute in heaven begins!

As the wrathful God, Rolf PARTON strikes just the right note. Susanne SCHARTNER is wonderful as the Holy Spirit – cheeky and incisive. Anja PÖLZL vehemently brings the female perspective into the heavenly "male domain". Roderick PISCHL as Jesus tries very hard, but his weaknesses in diction cannot be missed. Quite different is Florian ADAMSKI: as Satan he is devilishly good. In a black patent apron and boots (costumes Silvia FRITZ) he takes possession of the role with brilliance. An evening of theatre like a High Mass!

TIROLER TAGESZEITUNG (3 June 2009)

HELLISH FAMILY FEUD IN THE HOLY CORNER
... Director Markus PLATTNER has moved this play into the Schlosskirche Freundsberg – giving the controversial dispute a Catholic backdrop for the first time. A heavenly idea, since the Last Judgement positively craves a clerical setting! Before the altar Rolf PARTON appears as a weary God, who seems to have little left of his omnipotence. Susanne SCHARTNER plays the Holy Spirit, who thinks as little of humankind as of Jesus (Roderick PISCHL), the perpetually suffering, all-forgiving Son of God. Anja PÖLZL meanwhile slips into several roles – appearing as cleaning lady, seductress, junkie and Mother (of God). Florian ADAMSKI does a devilishly good job, storming the church as Satan in a latex apron – and explaining to God that He Himself is in fact the origin of all evil. One cannot shake off the feeling that the fallen angel is driven by jealousy of his heavenly stepbrother Jesus.
PLATTNER's production beneath the holy corner is fast-paced, humorous and clever.....

KRONENZEITUNG (23 May 2009)

WILD FOLK THEATRE WITH DEPTH
"That's just what makes Markus who he is!" Felix MITTERER is probably one of the greatest supporters of the highly talented Tyrolean director Markus PLATTNER. Not without reason! Markus PLATTNER makes folk theatre like you see nowhere else!

A lively young theatre scene – that is what Schwaz and Oberhofen have in common. .... And in both productions the director is Markus PLATTNER. "I thought I'd misheard!" Felix MITTERER openly admitted at the presentation of the two projects. The mammoth undertaking earns his respect. Not only because it bears Markus PLATTNER's so typical signature, but also because PLATTNER makes theatre that is so different, that one so rarely sees. "Krach im Hause Gott" is, moreover, being performed in a church for the first time. Made possible by the tireless theatrical commitment of Ferdl ANGERER. Florian ADAMSKI plays the lead in both productions. "Crazy and good!" is his comment. The Theatergruppe Oberhofen and "Theater im Schloss" in Schwaz show the way: there is a young folk theatre scene creating bold, wild perspectives with depth.

TIROLER TAGESZEITUNG (23 May 2009)

ABOUT GOD AND THE WORLD
POSITIVE MADNESS!
One author, one director, two plays: Markus PLATTNER is crazy. About theatre. In Schwaz and Oberhofen he is staging two works by Felix MITTERER: "Krach im Hause Gott" – a modern mystery play – opens on 30 May in the Schlosskirche Freundsberg in Schwaz, before "In der Löwengrube" – a satire by Felix MITTERER – is performed at the Reasnhof in Oberhofen on 5 June. Stress squared? Far from it. "I've never worked so relaxed," says PLATTNER – and raves about his actors ....

Both productions promise to be exciting. MITTERER's mystery play, which the author once wrote as a prologue to "Ein Jedermann" at the Josefstadt, is being performed in a Catholic church for the first time. MITTERER: "It will hit you in the gut, the head and the heart." ....