German Play Einladung zu einer deutschsprachigen Theateraufführung in Milwaukee Bekehrung vom Temperenzwahn (Deliver Us From Temperance!) Ein Schwank von / A Comedy by Christian Essellen A comedy about love, local politics, and drinking: Written in German and originally performed in Milwaukee 160 years ago, Essellen’s play offers an entertaining view of Wisconsin Germans around 1850 – and of issues that remain current today! Friday, May 8, 2015, at 6 pm Nicolet High School Community Room/Studio Theater (Room F-106) 6701 North Jean Nicolet Road, Glendale, WI 53217 Some knowledge of German is useful, but not essential. English-language commentary and scene introductions, detailed synopsis in English. All performances are free and open to the public. Reservations are strongly encouraged. For reservations, please email: [email protected] (confirmation within 2-3 days), or call the UW-Madison Department of German at 608 262-2192. Remaining seats will become available at 5:50 pm. Any other questions: email or call Professor Sabine Gross directly, at [email protected] or (608) 246 9937 Also: three performances in Madison on May 4, 5, and 6, at 7:30 pm – see http://german.lss.wisc.edu With generous support from the UW-Madison Anonymous Fund, the UW-Madison Department of German, and the Brittingham Foundation Information is also posted at: http://german.lss.wisc.edu/new_web/?q=node/344