The Aemtler Bühne is an amateur theater association in Zurich's Säuliamt region that has been in existence since 1984. Professional artists are engaged for the direction, stage design and costumes - a tried and tested concept.

It all began in 1984: A few theater freaks from the Säuliamt region founded the Aemtler Bühne. The very first production in spring 1985 met with great interest. The efforts to produce high-quality productions paid off right from the start: Professional artists were consistently contracted for direction, stage design and costumes. This cost money, and in order to be trustworthy for the sponsors, the association "Aemtler Bühne - Theater im Knonauer Amt" was founded in 1990. Initially, the Aebü (as it is affectionately known internally) performed in various theaters in almost all of the Aemtler communities, followed by several performances in the old, disused OVA hall and then in the Hornbachhalle, both in Affoltern a. A. For a few years now, the Aemtler Bühne has been based in the Gasthaus zum weissen Rössli in Mettmenstetten, where a theater hall with a very special charm is available.

Activities:
The Aemtler Bühne stages a production every two years. The content and realization of the productions are unique and always surprising.

Audience:
In the more than 40 years of its existence, the Aemtler Bühne has played its way into the hearts of young and old alike and has become an established cultural institution in the region and beyond. The average attendance to date is 2,000 spectators per production.

Association:
The Aemtler Bühne now has over 100 members, all of whom are infected by the theater virus and are committed to the performances with a great deal of passion and without remuneration. Whether as an actress, stage builder, sound technician, lighting artist, make-up artist, negotiating with sponsors or behind the bar, there are development opportunities for all theater fans. Ticket sales as well as financial and administrative matters are also handled by members of the association. The mixture of members with many years of theater experience and those who are new to it without previous knowledge, of young and older participants - this results in a healthy balance.


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