Oberammergau, its passion play and players; a 20th century pilgrimage to a modern Jerusalem and a new Gethsemane

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1910 Excerpt: ...superfluous with Ludwig Lang, not even when he is staging an Oriental scene. With this man at their head, the Oberammergauers may well astonish the visitors to the Passion Play. It was on the morning of the 8th of December that the principal actors were called together at the rehearsal building. On the afternoon of the 12th the remainder of the performers were assembled at the same place. Here each one was presented with a paper for his signature, the translation of which is a follows: "The long hoped for season of the Passion Play is drawing near, and thousands upon thousands will be brought here to witness the same. For us there arises the sacred duty of bringing our entire energies to bear upon meeting the demands of the hour. With this in view every participant must obligate himself to a conscientious performance of his task, and emphasize this by signing the following contract. CONTRACT. The undersigned accepts tho appointed role (place, service) as and obligates himself to perform his task according to the best of his knowledge and ability, and especially to take his part at every performance in the coming acts or tableaux. The requirements of the Director of the Play and of the Committee are to be followed unconditionally. For the men taking part on the stage, a smooth face, or full beard and long hair, according to the requirements of the management, is made a stipulation during the season of the Play. Non-conformity to this requirement will entail the immediate withdrawal of the role (place, service). In case of absence or negligence during rehearsals or performances, as well as willful injury to costumes or outfits, corresponding damages will be demanded of the undersigned. Whosoever refuses, without satisfactory reasons, to accept the role (...