By Caroline Staude
The current state of the Karl-May-stage at the reservoir
Oberwald is overgrown and dilapidated.
Hohenstein-Ernstthal - This is a big hit at the reservoir
Oberwald: Gojko Mitic (76), "Winnetou of the East" plans to bring, next summer, the stories of
Karl May back to the open-air stage. A Swiss company is investing a
million-sum..
A good ten years ago, the former operating company went
bankrupt with the stage. "Now we want the area to revive," says Jens
Zimmermann (52) of the Swiss company "Western Open Air Theater Company
Küssnacht".
"A good eleven years has gone by and no one has done
anything here, we have some work to do." Zimmermann and his partner Tom
Volkers and Florian Niffeler will specialize in Karl May productions.
"A commission of the grounds we have already made
with the responsible politicians," said Zimmermann.
"We will invest in infrastructure, backrest which
can be attached to the seats. The capacity we want to increase from 1300 to
2000. All in all, we are investing a seven-figure sum."
In July 2017, the first performances are to run: "20
are planned." And an old acquaintance should also return: "We are
negotiating with Gojko Mitic" says Zimmermann "He finds the project
great." It would only be if there are no other commitments. It will be
clarified.
Mitic, "Chief Indian of the GDR", played in
numerous DEFA films chiefs as "Tokei-ihto" and
"Chingachgook". During the new Karl May performances he will play the
father of Winnetou.
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