Plattdütsches Theoter
(Low German Theatre)
Performed entirely
in Low German by local residents.
Saturday and Sunday,
October 13-24, 2001
Sponsored by the Plattdütscher
Vereen von Cole Camp
(Inquiries: Rt 2,
Box 259, Cole Camp, MO 65325)
The pictures
that are on these pages are of the twelveth unique production of the Plattdütsches
Theoter. The purpose is to promote the Low German language and the
local German heritage.
Many of the local residents'
ancestors emigrated to America in the mid 1800's from Northern Germany,
in an area called Niedersachsen, bringing with them their Low German language
and culture.
As we give our best efforts
in our preparatory work, we also in our own way honor our ancestors, who
came to this country with their language, their stories, and the desire
for a better life. As we share their history, we honor our heritage
and look forward to giving the younger generations a glimpse of their German
roots.
Now enjoy the
pictures.. They were taken during the performance on Sunday, October
14, 2001.. If you print them, or use them in any way, please email
me the details. I enjoy making these pictures available, but
do ask that if you also enjoy them, let me know along with your ties to
Cole Camp or how you found out about the pictures..
There is additional German-American
information along with a short sound clip from some of the performers at
http://www.dwelle.de/english/germanamericans/platt.html
- enjoy!!
In order to see a larger view of one of the small pictures, use the
left mouse button and click on the small picture. If you use the
left mouse button, and click on the date or time below a picture, you will
then be able to see who is in the picture. My appreciation to Mary
Ann Adolph for putting the list of names together for each picture - that
was a tremendous help in getting this organized.
