Alexander Klaus, the One-Legged Shoemaker Man

Archived Show

Overview

Produced by:: Christian Hege, Epyllionard
Dates:: December 04 - December 22, 2024
Run Time:: 1 Hour, 5 Minutes
Intermission:: No
Theater:: Showing in Theater
Tickets:: $32 (incl. a $2 fee) | 59E59 Members: $25

Show Info

Written and performed by Christian Hege
Directed by Jenny Mercein

A young soldier with the curious name Alexander “Sander” Klaus returns home from the Civil War forever changed, with wounds on his heart, mind, and body. In the immigrant melting pot of boisterous, soot-covered, 1800s New York City he forms relationships and builds a new life. What he can’t explain is why the wartime flashbacks that plague him somehow coincide with the mysterious appearance of children’s toys.

Told in ingenious rhyming verse by writer-performer Christian Hege, this optimistic play delights and surprises at every turn. An achingly beautiful fairy tale that raises the possibility of transforming pain into joy.

Please join us for post-show talkbacks following the performances on Saturday, December 14 at 7:30 PM and Saturday, December 21 at 7:30 PM.

CONTENT TRANSPARENCY

In an effort to care for our community, we’re sharing details about this production that may be sensitive for members of our audience. The following information may reveal plot points.

Please note that Alexander Klaus discusses war and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Christian

Hege

Jeffrey D'Ambrosio,

Lighting Design

Adam Stocker,

Costume Design

Rachel Messbauer,

Stage Manager

Photo Caption: Christian Hege in ALEXANDER KLAUS, THE ONE-LEGGED SHOEMAKER MAN
Photo: Carol Rosegg

Producing Company

Christian Hege, Epyllionard

I used to say "I want to make a hundred people cry five nights a week." But I'm a writer, and it may be best to hide that hubris in a tiny bit of prose.

So. To start every project with a good story, tell it well, and then with luck, to connect, and engender wonder.

Reviews

"A lovely concept"
"Hege paints an in-depth portrait of a city struggling with the aftermath of a civil war, and puts into it a welcome celebration of kindness." – Chrison Theatre

"Hege's evocation of the city at that time is strikingly realised."
"That [Hege] manages to create a captivating evocation of time and place with his one-person performance illustrates both his compelling quality as an actor and that of the story he's telling." – The Scotsman

"[Hege's] script is studded with poetic descriptions... The richness of his language makes scenes come alive - both violent and tender ones" – New York Beacon

"Alexander Klaus, the One-Legged Shoemaker Man is a gift to audiences!"
"Experiencing the show feels like time-traveling into a past New York City; and while you might not want to live there, if you did, you'd want to meet Alexander Klaus." – Thinking Theater