About this Event
Join us for an evening of theatre across languages and cultures.
Experience a live reading of a newly translated script, bringing a fresh international voice to the stage. Following the performance, stay for a talk-back with the artists to explore the translation process, themes of the work, and the journey from page to performance.
“Motheranimal” | Germany
May 19th, 2026
Written by Leo Lorena Wyss
Translated by Neil Blackadder
Directed by Anna Bahow
Synopsis
Three siblings, one hospital room, and a lifetime of fish sticks and make-believe. For years, they have weathered their mother’s absence by reenacting Titanic—a cinematic echo of their own sinking home. But as they gather at her bedside once more, the games can no longer mask the truth. In this haunting exploration of role-reversal, the children who raised themselves must finally confront the profound legacy of a mother who struggled to stay afloat.
Funded by the Goethe NY,
A short reception will follow—an opportunity to connect, reflect, and continue the conversation. find his way to a new voice – or rather, to many new voices. Why should he be restricted to only one? Why shouldn’t he have a different voice for each life situation? This award-winning play based on the real-life experiences of the playwright and her brother provides a moving theatrical exploration of disability and representation.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Instituto Cervantes, 31 West Ohio Street, Chicago, United States
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