In its latest production, the Chaincourt Theatre Company delves into David Mamet’s “Glengarry Glen Ross.”
How far would people go to achieve success and wealth? What values can be disregarded, what actions taken – just to survive in a money-driven world? Is a strong masculine presence the only path to success? These are the questions and themes explored in the play “Glengarry Glen Ross,” written by American author and filmmaker David Mamet.
Over the course of a week, four real estate agents – Ricarda Roma, Deidre Moss, Ginny Aaronow, and Shelly Levene – find themselves locked in a heated competition. This contest is an attempt to “motivate” employees and boost sales figures. The winner takes home a Cadillac, the runner-up gets a set of steak knives, but the bottom two are automatically fired. Faced with this challenge, the agents respond with desperation, ambition, and morally questionable thoughts, striving to sell as much as possible. Who will win the race for survival, and who will be thrown to the wolves? This is a play that provokes thought, questioning morality and values. In “Glengarry Glen Ross,” Mamet tackles sensitive topics with a mix of dark yet relaxed humor and sharp wit.
Fresh Breeze: New and Familiar Faces on Stage
This semester, the Chaincourt Theatre Company is embracing a modern touch with the 1983 David Mamet play. The theater group is made up of students from various faculties at Goethe University, as well as alumni returning to the stage after a long break. In contrast to the original play, both male and female actors will appear on stage, with adjustments and adaptations made by James Fisk, the director and head of the Chaincourt Theatre Company, who is also a lecturer in English and American Studies. Performances will be in the original English language and will take place on the stage in the IG Farben Building/Annex.
Performances: Premiere on January 30, 2026; additional performances on January 31, 2026, and February 5, 6, and 7, 2026. All performances begin at 7:30 PM.
Tickets: €10/€5 (reduced rate); tickets are available at the evening box office one hour before the performance (6:30 PM). No advance ticket sales.
Location: Goethe University, Westend Campus, IG Farben Building/Annex, Room NG 1.741
Contact: James Fisk (artistic direction), fisk@em.uni-frankfurt.de
