6 episodes
MARCH CITIZENARTS
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4.7 • 19 Ratings
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Berlin, 1921. Democracy teeters. Zealots battle in the streets as the Bechsteins, Europe’s famed piano makers, host an elegant soiree. A surprise guest arrives – a combat veteran – unknown and seemingly unremarkable. He unveils powers of seduction, manipulation and demagogy that will soon change the course of history.
That this soiree occurred is in the historical record. History does not, however, tell us what happened that night. The stage is set for MARCH.
MARCH, an audio drama, is the inaugural podcast presentation from CITIZENARTS, a global leader in creating entertaining, educational presentations that seek to further knowledge and understanding of serious, often complicated current and historical matters.
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Trailer - IN THEIR WORDS: What public officials do for us
Here’s CITIZENARTS founder Jim Gabbe with a word on our newest podcast series, IN THEIR WORDS: What public officials do for us. In interviews with key local and federal “public servants,” we shed light on how their work may be often little understood but has an immediate, direct impact on our daily lives.
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More about IN THEIR WORDS: What public officials do for us, including links to download, can be found at https://www.citizenartscreative.org/intheirwords -
Trailer: A More – or less – Perfect Union… what matters most to Americans as elections approach
CITIZENARTS’s Founder Jim Gabbe provides a brief overview of its latest podcast series – from the cautious, but nearly unanimous and obvious optimism of a swath of Americans in the run up to the 2016 elections to the growing skepticism and cynicism of today. Restlessness that, in the great American tradition, has the potential to lead to major change.
A More – or less – Perfect Union… what matters most to Americans as elections approach is available wherever you get your podcasts and at https://www.citizenartscreative.org/unionpodcast -
Trailer -- Liberty vs. Tyranny: Czech Views on Ukraine, Freedom and Democracy Shaped by Strife with Russia
Listen as founder Jim Gabbe provides a brief overview of the latest CITIZENARTS podcast, the importance of the Czech experience to understanding what is happening – and could be to come – in Central and Eastern Europe given Russia’s latest aggression, and introduces the distinguished panel assembled for Episode one. This discussion is made all the more relevant given the Czech Republic’s appointment to the UN Human Rights Council, replacing Russia’s membership that was suspended by the UN General Assembly on May 10, 2022.
To download (and subscribe) to Liberty vs. Tyranny, please visit the links below or wherever you get your podcasts
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Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/liberty-vs-tyranny-czech-views-on-ukraine-freedom-and-democracy-shaped-by-strife-with-russia
More links are available at: https://www.citizenartscreative.org/libertyvstyranny
EPISODE NOTES
Liberty vs. Tyranny: Czech Views on Ukraine, Freedom and Democracy Shaped by Strife with Russia is a production of CITIZENARTS https://www.citizenartscreative.org
More about this podcast, including bios for our distinguished panel can be found at: https://www.citizenartscreative.org/libertyvstyranny
Please subscribe via links on the Liberty vs. Tyranny page on the CITIZENARTS site at: https://www.citizenartscreative.org/libertyvstyranny
For more about MARCH, CITIZENARTS's audio drama podcast, please visit: https://www.citizenartscreative.org/marchpodcast
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MARCH - Episode Two - A Battle That Foretells the World’s Destiny
Tension between the two combat veterans reaches a peak during an imaginary march into the killing fields of war. The veterans share traumatizing memories and together “climb from the trenches,” forming a bond.
But seeds of conflict that will upend the lives of all at the soiree have been sown. A confrontation of great emotional intensity culminates in a fiery battle between decency and evil. It is a battle that foretells what is soon to come for Germany and the world.
EPISODE NOTES
MARCH is a production of CITIZENARTS.
More about our incredible cast can be found here.
We've prepared a Historical Context as background to what was happening in Germany at the time of MARCH.
For more about MARCH, please visit the MARCH page on the CITIZENARTS website.
We'd love your feedback. You can get in touch with us here, and please subscribe, rate and review! -
MARCH - Episode One - A Soiree That Changed the Course of History
An intimate soiree that will change the course of history is underway at the Berlin mansion of the Bechsteins, Europe’s famed piano-making family. It is an engagement celebration for a combat war veteran from a distinguished Prussian family and a high-spirited, “modern-thinking” New Yorker. A virtuosic piano player is the evening’s entertainment. Romance blossoms between him and the teenage, strong-willed daughter of the family.
The festive mood unravels with the arrival of the arrogant, volatile editor of an ultra-nationalist, racist newspaper who is also a self-proclaimed poet and playwright.
A surprise appearance is made by a young friend and protégé of the editor -- a highly decorated combat veteran and one-time “bohemian” artist. This is the veteran’s first exposure to the German industrial elite -- who will become enablers of his rise to political power. His shy, awkward, aloof demeanor is met with curiosity by some and dismissive disdain by others. Soon, however, his seductive charm, seeming lack of guile and impassioned declarations about art, politics and culture make him the center of attention.
EPISODE NOTES
MARCH is a production of CITIZENARTS.
More about our incredible cast can be found here.
We've prepared a Historical Context as background to what was happening in Germany at the time of MARCH.
For more about MARCH, please visit the MARCH page on the CITIZENARTS website.
We'd love your feedback. You can get in touch with us here, and please subscribe, rate and review! -
Setting the Stage for MARCH
Playwright/director Jim Gabbe provides historical context for the political, economic and cultural environment in Germany, 1921 -- a bubbling cauldron of wounded pride, rage and vulnerability that opened the door to a dictatorial, vengeful and murderous demagogue without parallel in history.
Customer Reviews
Super interesting, resonates in our current time
First theatrical podcast I have listened to and I loved it!! The actors did an amazing job and the story did have some unexpected twists. Themes/agendas/behavior reminiscent of what we have globally experienced in the past few years. I’m still thinking about it. Highly recommend.
Surprising, fascinating and very worthwhile.
Definitely worthwhile reading the background information before listening to MARCH. Builds slowly from a thoughtful first act to a powerful, very dramatic second act. Sadly and infuriatingly, so much of Mr. Gabbe’s play resonates today.
Wow! This one will stick with me
Wasn't sure what to expect, but so glad I gave this a shot. It really takes you on a ride. From light and fun, to tension and suspense, and ultimately to shocking twists and a powerful ending. Obviously well researched and written, and a very talented cast who together pull you in to the room with them. Highly recommended.