[Sponsored Content] "Arendt-Heidegger: A Love Story" (Theater for the New City, 9/27-10/14) [Sponsored by Theater for New City]

Martin Heidegger and Hannah Arendt were leading intellectuals of the twentieth century. In the 1920s, they had a passionate affair. In the 1930s, Heidegger became an ardent Nazi while Arendt became an ardent Zionist

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THEATER FOR THE NEW CITY Crystal Field, Executive Artistic Director presents ARENDT-HEIDEGGER A LOVE STORY world premiere September 27 to October 14, 2018 This play is about the Jewish philosopher, Hannah Arendt. As a precocious teenager in the 1920s, she started an affair with Martin Heidegger, a celebrated German philosopher who became a leading and unapologetic supporter of Adolf Hitler. After World War II, Arendt continued her friendship with Heidegger despite his silent refusal to disavow the Nazi party. How could this have happened? WITH Alyssa Simon* as Hannah Arendt Joris Stuyck* as Martin Heidegger Stan Buturla* as Ernst Cassirer Alexandra O'Daly* as Elfride Heidegger and Students Stage Manager Marsh Shugart Set and projection design by Lianne Arnold Costume design by Sidney Fortner Lighting Design by Joyce Liao Co-Video Designer/Associate Scenic Designer Asa Lipton Associate Producer Courtney Fenwick September 27 to October 14, 2018 Theater for the New City 155 First Ave (between 9th and 10th Sts.) Thurs - Sat at 8:00 PM, Sun at 3:00 PM $15 general admission, $10 seniors & students Box office: (212) 254-1109 Smarttix (212) 868-4444 Please visit the author's notes for the playwright's discussion of related issues. These include whether Heidegger's "Being and Time" is actually a Nazi book, the role of drama for philosophers and the challenges of presenting Heidegger as Arendt saw him. Photo: Alyssa Simon as Hannah Arendt, Joris Stuick as Martin Heidegger * = Member, Actors Equity

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