Moby Dick at the Stadttheater Amberg: Great Stage Art Conquers the City

White Whale, Black Abyss – Moby Dick Chases Longing

On March 12, 2026, Ensemble Persona takes the stage of the Stadttheater Amberg with Herman Melville's Moby Dick. A gripping theatrical experience, clear language, and poetic images come together in a theatrical atmosphere that makes existential questions audible and visible.

Acting Craft with Pulling Power

Under the direction of Tobias Maehler, five actors and two musicians combine the force of the source material into a play with music. Precise dramaturgy, detailed stage design, and a pointed sound design condense Ahab's obsession into a sensual experience: Thunderous acoustics, pale lighting moods, and minimalist props allow the deck of the Pequod to emerge in your imagination.

Textual Poetry that Supports

The production works with Melville’s Shakespearean linguistic power. Ensemble Persona relies on clear, emotional, and understandable language – this makes wisdom of life tangible, and audience reactions palpable. Reviews praise the pulling power that brings the conflict and inner struggle to the stage.

Stage Design as a Seascape

With minimalist means, a sea storm is created: Fabric cloths become sails, percussion instruments and accordion paint surf and wind, beams of light cut through the space like harpoons. The craft of acting remains central – supported by rhythm, sounds, and a consistently led direction.

Duration and Rhythm of the Evening

Expect about 2 to 2.5 hours including an intermission. Enough time to immerse yourself in the images – short enough to keep the tension from breaking.

Conclusion

Expect an intense theater evening: clever staging, language-rich acting, impressive images. Experience how great literature becomes contemporary stage art at the Stadttheater Amberg – and be there when the white whale touches your soul.

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