Hamburg theatre professionals were honored Sunday night at the Rolf Mares Prize ceremony, recognizing excellence in acting, direction, and staging. The awards, presented November 17, 2024, spotlighted contributions to the city’s vibrant performing arts scene.
The Rolf Mares Prize, a prestigious accolade within Hamburg’s cultural landscape, acknowledges outstanding achievements in the theater community. This year’s recipients represent a diverse range of productions and theaters, underscoring the breadth of talent within the city. The awards aim to foster continued artistic innovation and recognize the dedication of those working to enrich Hamburg’s cultural offerings.
Two actors received awards in the acting category: Cordelia Koschinski for her performance in “Die Möwe” at the Deutsches Schauspielhaus and Christoph Marti for his role in “Der Boxer” at the St. Pauli Theater.
Björn Kruse and Jette Steckel were jointly recognized in the “Outstanding Direction/Staging” category.Kruse was honored for his production of ”Michael Kohlhaas” at the Theater, while Steckel received the award for “asche” at Thalia on Gaußstrasse.
A “Special Prize” was awarded to the Ernst Deutsch Theater, Ohnsorg Theater, and the Lichthof Theater for their collaborative adaptation of “Odyssey.”