As part of the Zeitgeist series, a contemporary German-Language Literature circle initiated by Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein and Switzerland and teaming up with Arena Stage, we will present the stage reading in English of the play hamlet is dead. no gravity by one of Austria's most sought-after playwrights today, Ewald Palmetshofer.

hamlet is dead. no gravity in its original title hamlet ist tot. keine schwerkraft was translated by Neil Blackadder, and will be performed by six actors of Arena Stage under the direction of David Dower, Arena Stage's Associate Artistic Director.

The play deals with how human beings tense up in unwanted situations, when they grind to a standstill and what makes them realize that they have no prospects. It shows how human beings get themselves out of their misery and how they find their way back into interacting with each other and getting the most out of the society they live in.

In 2008 hamlet is dead. no gravity won the Müllheimer prize and Ewald Palmershofer was thought to be one of the most aspiring playwrights of the year. Ewald Palmetshofer will be present at the performance.

Monday, June 27, 7:00 PM

Embassy of Austria, 3524 International Court NW, Washington, DC 20008

Admission free.

RSVP required: www.acfdc.org/events-registration or (202) 895-6776