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Hesston College will host a powerful visiting theatrical production, “Bonhoeffer: Cell 92,” a thought provoking portrayal of the life and moral struggles of theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer. The community is invited to attend performances in Hesston College’s Black Box Theater at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 18 and Sunday, October 20. Admission is free and donations are welcome.

Created by Justin Poole and Jerry Holsopple, “Bonhoeffer: Cell 92” delves deep into Bonhoeffer’s pacifist ideals and the moral dilemma that led him to participate in conspiratorial activities against Hitler’s Nazi regime. Based on Bonhoeffer’s letters and writings from prison, the play offers a deeply reflective and artistic exploration of his final year of life, juxtaposing the tensions of his philosophy and actions in the face of tyranny. Through Bonhoeffer’s correspondence and flashbacks, the audience is drawn into his complex motivations and relationships, finding timely parallels to contemporary societal struggles.

This production promises to engage both the Hesston College community and local residents, offering a poignant, timely reflection on Bonhoeffer’s enduring legacy and relevance.

Learn more at hesston.edu/bonhoeffer.