Revolution is Possible, Dear Neighbor! Ignites the Spirit of 1968 at Schauspielhaus Kassel
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An Evening about Departure, Myth, and the Revolt of Memory
With Revolution is Possible, Dear Neighbor! (World Premiere) Sneak In, the Staatstheater Kassel presents an evening that does not merely present the events of 1968 in a museum-like manner but rather re-examines them as a vibrant space of possibilities. Rainald Grebe condenses the path from Kassel through the Getty twins to the spirit of a whole decade into a stage experience that combines music, research, and theatrical imagination. The performance is scheduled for 02.06.2026 at 7:00 PM at Schauspielhaus am Friedrichsplatz 15, 34117 Kassel. ([cdn.staatstheater-kassel.de](https://cdn.staatstheater-kassel.de/10_Lepo_Jun_526f0fce98.pdf))
When the 68ers Breathe Again
Grebe does not rely on nostalgic glorification but on the friction between the departure mood of that time and today's distance. The evening about 1968 and the Getty twins is designed as a mixed form of acting, music, and narrative reflection. Central to the story are Gisela Getty and Jutta Winkelmann, whose escape from Kassel, their journey to Rome, their encounter with the Getty universe, and their later search for their place in history provide strong theatrical material. The Staatstheater Kassel describes the production as an evening about 1968 and the Getty twins by and with Rainald Grebe. ([cdn.staatstheater-kassel.de](https://cdn.staatstheater-kassel.de/10_Lepo_Jun_526f0fce98.pdf))
Music, Objects, and the Pleasure of the Theatrical Image
The announced combination of rock pop songs, live band, and object work appears particularly appealing. The production works with corpse puppets, bone houses, and skeletal guitar images; this creates a unique theater of transformation where sound and scene interweave. Rainald Grebe is a fitting figure for this, as he has been oscillating between theater, literature, music, and puppetry for years, often developing his plays as musically anarchistic mixed forms. ([rainald-grebe.de](https://rainald-grebe.de/?utm_source=openai))
Kassel as a Resonance Space
The evening gains additional profile through its local reference: Kassel is not merely mentioned but invoked as a biographical and historical place of departure. Exactly here lies the strength of this staging idea: it connects city history, pop culture, and contemporary history into a theatrical atmosphere that does not lecture the audience but draws them in. The Staatstheater Kassel locates the production in the Schauspielhaus, a core of the building at Friedrichsplatz. ([kassel.de](https://www.kassel.de/buerger/kunst_und_kultur/musik/theater-und-tanz/staatstheater-kassel.php?utm_source=openai))
Voice and Authority of the Evening
As an artist, Rainald Grebe brings a unique tone that combines cabaret, song, performance, and theater. On his official page, he describes himself as a musician and theater maker with numerous stage works; the production's page also lists him as the author and contributor to the evening. A press evaluation from the Staatstheater documentation also supports the pre-reporting: Die Deutsche Bühne praises a thoughtful montage of performance, stage design, acting, and sound effects, as well as an intensely performing ensemble. ([rainald-grebe.de](https://rainald-grebe.de/))
Conclusion: Those looking for theater that does not manage memory but electrifies it will find an evening of impact, wit, and historical resonance here. Revolution is Possible, Dear Neighbor! (World Premiere) Sneak In promises a clever, musical perspective on departure and disillusionment - live at Schauspielhaus Kassel. ([cdn.staatstheater-kassel.de](https://cdn.staatstheater-kassel.de/10_Lepo_Jun_526f0fce98.pdf))
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