The University of Wittenberg was Luther’s school, of course. In literature, it was also where Dr. Faustus–an anti-Luther who sold his soul to the devil–taught and where young Hamlet was a student. A Washington theater company is putting on a play that will apparently explore the possibilities if all three were together on one campus. From Rep Stage’s 2009-10 Theater Season: :
“Wittenberg” (Aug. 26-Sept. 13) — David Davalos’s comedy, set in 1517, imagines university professors Dr. Faustus and Martin Luther grappling for the soul of their student, Hamlet. Tony Tsendeas will direct. Michael Feldsher will play Hamlet, and Stebbins will play Luther. The play bowed at Philadelphia’s Arden Theatre last year.
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