Night in Wannsee

Night in Wannsee

A Landmark 85th Anniversary Dramatic Reading & International Commemoration

Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2027

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Presenter: American-Eastern European Council (AEEC)

Playwright: Victor Shenderovich

About the Project

On January 20, 1942, fifteen high-ranking Nazi bureaucrats gathered at a villa on the shores of Lake Wannsee in Berlin. In just 90 minutes, over coffee and cognac, they quietly mapped out the administrative logistics for the systematic murder of six million European Jews.

To mark the 85th anniversary of the Wannsee Conference, the American-Eastern European Council presents a flagship dramatic reading of Night in Wannsee, a searing dark political satire by acclaimed playwright and dissident Victor Shenderovich.

Set in the present day at the historic Wannsee villa, the play brings together five ghosts of the original Nazi officials. As they try to shift blame onto bureaucracy, military orders, and historical circumstance while awaiting their Führer—who appears only as a buzzing mosquito—the drama builds toward a chilling climax. Post-war bureaucrat turned lobbyist Dr. Georg Leibbrandt delivers a razor-sharp monologue exposing how ancient antisemitism is "repackaged" through modern political rhetoric to justify hatred anew.

Why This Program Matters Today

Night in Wannsee is not merely a historical reflection—it is an urgent, contemporary warning. By examining how sophisticated language, bureaucratic euphemisms, and political indifference were used to normalize genocide, the production confronts the mechanisms of modern antisemitism, state propaganda, and historical amnesia.

This landmark performance brings together world-class theatrical talent, civic leaders, diplomats, and international cultural organizations to honor historical truth and defend democratic values.

About the Playwright

Victor Shenderovich is one of Eastern Europe's most prominent satirists, political essayists, and human rights figures. An outspoken critic of totalitarianism and state aggression, he was forced into European exile due to his principled opposition to authoritarian regimes. Through his plays, public lectures, and writings, Shenderovich uses the power of theater to challenge state propaganda and preserve collective memory.

Project Status & Updates

  • Production Stage: Pre-production and international venue partnership planning.

  • Talent Announcement: Principal cast and host venue details for the January 20, 2027 performance will be announced in upcoming press releases.

  • Inquiries & Sponsorship: For institutional partnerships, diplomatic participation, or press inquiries regarding Night in Wannsee, don't hesitate to get in touch with the American-Eastern European Council at adurmashkin@gmail.com or (310) 876-9494.

"The road to genocide was paved not only with hatred, but with administrative efficiency and intellectual compromise. Remembering Wannsee is our duty; understanding how it happens is our defense."

Для багатьох позичальників головним критерієм вибору є можливість взяти кредит без перевірок офіційного працевлаштування. МФО часто співпрацюють із фрілансерами, студентами та пенсіонерами, для яких банківські двері зазвичай зачинені. Лояльне ставлення до джерел доходу робить мікропозики доступними для широкого кола населення. Головне — чесно вказати дані в анкеті та вчасно виконувати зобов'язання. Такий підхід дозволяє швидко отримати необхідну суму на картку для вирішення будь-яких побутових чи особистих питань без зайвих формальностей.