Jonas Steglich receives the Conrad Ekhof Prize 2025 in Schwerin!

Jonas Steglich receives the Conrad Ekhof Prize 2025 in Schwerin!

Neustrelitz, Deutschland - The Conrad Ekhof Prize 2025 goes to the talented actor and director Jonas Steglich. The ceremonial award ceremony will take place on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at 11 a.m. in the Demmler Hall in the Old Town town hall of Schwerin. Inviting for all interested parties: Free admission tickets can be picked up at the Schweriner Theaterkasse, as the Nordkurier

Steglich was born in Neustrelitz in 1990 and gained his first theater experiences at the Landestheater Neustrelitz. With an acting study at the Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy University of Music and Theater in Leipzig, he acquired the necessary craft from 2010 to 2014. From 2014 to 2019, Steglich was a member of the ensemble at the Hanover State Theater, where he received the Günther Rühle Prize for his impressive performance in "All Beautiful". Since 2022 he has belonged to the ensemble of the Mecklenburg State Theater, where he is also active as a musician in the theater band.

The award: Conrad-Ekhof Prize

The Conrad Ekhof Prize has been an integral part of Schwerin theater life since its introduction in 1998. This award, which is awarded annually by the theater fans of the Mecklenburg State Theater at the end of the season, honors outstanding artists of the house. It is associated with prize money of 2500 euros and a gold medal in the jewelry case. Conrad Ekhof, after which the award is named, is considered one of the best German actors of the 18th century and was celebrated, among other things, as a "father of German acting". He significantly shaped the realistic style of representation in Germany and was the founder of the first German Schauspiel Academy in Schwerin, as Wikipedia records.

This year the committed theater teacher Linnea Vogel is also honored. She receives the Friedrich von Flotow medal for her exemplary commitment to theater pedagogy. Her impressive achievements are shown in children and youth performances as well as in her solo piece "A picture of me" that she has listed more than 30 times for students from 11 years.

The Mecklenburg State Theater: A historical jewel

The Mecklenburg State Theater, in which the Conrad Ekhof Prize is awarded, is a historical theater that is over 120 years old. The majestic architecture in the style of the 19th century runs to the peak of the foyer with a red carpet to the elegant red plush armchairs in the large hall, which offers space for up to 550 visitors. In this impressive backdrop not only theater performances, but also the popular castle festival games, which offer a diverse program in various places in Schwerin in summer. Information about current events and ticket options can be found on the theater website, which gives detailed insights into the rich culture of the region, such as "https://www.mecklenburg-schwerin.de/unsere-region/das-schwerinerland/schwerin/mecklenburgische-staattheater/"> mecklenburg-schwerin.de can be read.

The anticipation for the award ceremony on June 29 is noticeable and promises a festival for theater lovers and those interested in culture. With the honor of Jonas Steglich and Linnea Vogel, not only the individual artistic contribution is recognized, but also underlined the importance of theater work in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.