←Recommendations of Freiheit

Tennant has written an incredible one-act that shares an important piece of history without stripping these people of their humanity. I want to write so much more, but the words are escaping me. This is just such a beautiful, and unfortunately, timely piece of theatre and I encourage everyone to read it for themselves.

Growing up in Germany, the "White Rose" is present everywhere. What I find particularly impressive about Alaina Tennant's version of the material is the conciseness and density with which she tells everything there is to know about this resistance group, without it coming across as a recited Wikipedia article. Everything seems wonderfully natural and vivid, and it captures both the private and political motives of the "White Rose" in a nutshell; very human, very convincing and poetic.

This short play by Alaina Tennant tell just a small part of history when Hans Scholl and Alex Schmorell take action to fight for their country. The story stands by itself, but the history behind it will leave you wanting to know more about these characters and their actions. I will definitely read more by this author!

Alaina Tennant has crafted a powerful short drama that while set in Nazi Germany will resonate with today's movement to stand up to nationalism and to inspire activism in young adults to see what's really going on in society. This play makes no apologies nor does it try to wrap up the story in a happily-ever-after bow. With minimal set needs, theatres should consider this play for their black boxes for audience members who crave the intimacy that only live drama on stage can provide. Well done.

A powerful piece. The characters are well developed from the beginning, and we are drawn into the story that unfolds almost hypnotically. The epilogue is suitably grim and yet appropriate for the overall narrative. The use of authentic details from the period brings this true story to life for the viewer and reader. The minute attention to detail with the printing process of Hans and Alexander was incredibly, strangely gripping. As the mysteries about the characters are discovered, one tends to hold one's breath at times... a taut claustrophobia permeates the work. Highly recommended!

I recommend Freiheit by Alaina Tennant because, despite the topic being uncomfortable to read, it kept me hooked, always wanting to know how things would turn out for Alex, Hans and Sophie. Being a multilingual writer myself I also like the way the German language has been used in places for authenticity.

Alaina Tennant's Freiheit is a powerful, moving one act sure to gain attention from readers and theatres. Set in Nazi Germany, University student Hans Scholl works to prepare and distribute anti-fascist political leaflets with his Russian friend Alex Schmorell. Due to the danger involved, they seek to keep their activities from Han's younger sister Sophie. But things don't always go as planned. Highly recommended.