English Translation

4a Since the Moravian-Ostrava German Stadttheater opened its doors in 1907 in order to be a cultural centre of Moravian–Ostrau–Karwinian industrial area carrier of German art, this year we celebrate the 35th anniversary of its existence. In today's decisive struggle for the survival of our people and their homeland, the word "jubilee" does not combine with the concept of celebration, but rather means higher commitment. Director and follow-up of the Stadttheater — Artistic Director Kurt La b a tt begins the 5th season in the place -- offer the guarantee to solve the great tasks they are given favorablely. The Germanism of Moravian-Ostrava and the surrounding area has kept faithful in the changing fate of the theatre stock of its cultural site and so I expect the corresponding sympathy from the public in the anniversary year 1942/43. We all want to repeatedly demonstrate our willingness to participate in the construction of German art and culture, so that the lively bond between the stage and the audience can be established. This prerequisite for an artistic community experience is to be created this year more than ever. D The German Stadttheater in Moravia-Ostrava has proved by its achievements so far that it has recognized its programme correctly. It has become an essential carrier of German cultural will in Moravian-Silesian space. The sharp tension of all energies for the fulfilment of the tasks of the homeland in the war requires strong emotional impulses through living cultural work. The German theatre, connected with the front by its share in the Wehrmacht care, brings the forces of German culture close to each other. Thus, it becomes an important helper in the struggle for victory. In this sense, the 1942/43 season will be successful and understood. 4-Obersturmbannführer Dr. JONAK Oberlandrat (inspector of the Reichsprofector)