Introduction
M: Welcome Frederik Mayet to Travel Radio Podcast. Thank you for being my guest today!
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M: Where in the world are we going today?
F: Oberammergau, DE
M: …and I am excited to get into my questions for you! Specifically, we are going to be talking about Oberammergau’s Passion Play 2022. Frederik, for listeners/watchers of the podcast unfamiliar the Passion Play performed in Oberammergau, can you give us some context and history of the event?
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M: How does this effect the time line going forward? Will it resume at 2030 or 2032 for the next play?
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M: How is ticketing working for those who has ticket for 2020 compared to people who have no tickets but would like to participate in 2022?
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M: How many times in the history of the Passion Play has it been cancelled of rescheduled?
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M: The play is performed in the German language. Do attendees need to know German to enjoy the play?
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M: The venue is very unique in that it is an outdoor theatre. Is that always in place or does it come down on years the play is not in motion?
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M: How long is the play for 2022?
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M: I was watching some short recordings on YouTube about changes to the costumes, the venue and even the revising of racial or anti-semetic undertones to the script. Can you speak to why visitors that have attended the play in the past will find it refreshed but still the Passion Play?
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M: What opportunities are available for guests to have refreshments on site or near by?
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M: You can give you favorite place to dine a shout out? Where is your favorite place to eat in Oberammergau?
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M: Where would you eat, besides your mother’s house, for traditional Bavarian cuisine?
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M: Are guests allowed to eat at their seats?
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M: Are seats reserved or it is first come first seated?
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M: About how many people live in Oberammergau?
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M: When you say the entire village participates you really mean it. What is the most people you have put on the stage at one time?
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M: What age were you when you were first in the play?
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M: What roles have you played in the Passion Play?
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M: How are the actors for each role decided?
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M: Is there stiff competition to portray Jesus? Or is this such a big role intimidating for actors?
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M: What does preparation to play Jesus look like. I know that for about a year before the play all the men start to grow their hair out. But do you have additional preperations or research that you do?
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M: Do you consider yourself to be a very Spiritualy person?
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M: Did your spiritual life change as a result of portraying Jesus?
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M: Are there any other tips or advice you would like to give listeners/viewers before we close out the program.
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M: Thank you and goodbye!