Public Works Improvisational Theatre Co.

03/25/2026

12/06/2025

Public Works Improv Theatre Presents A Not to be Missed Production of Rilke!!!!!!!! Schedule and venues available at the end of post!

Performed and written by Ivo Müller, directed by Arieta Corrêa, co-directed by Darrell Larson for the English version, and co-produced by Public Works Improv Theater.

Rilke - One Million Words connects an actor in the present with a poet from the past. It tells the story of a writer who, for nearly a year, struggles to create poetry and can only express himself through letters. An actor uses these letters to navigate his own challenges. Together, the poet and the actor explore themes of love, the creative process, and a sense of not belonging, highlighting the importance of being grounded in the present moment, topics that resonate deeply in today's world.

Originally developed in Brazil, the show had its U.S. premiere in January 2025 at Torn Page in New York. In 2026, it will tour in celebration of Rainer Maria Rilke’s centennial (1875–1926).

"A masterful meditation on art, life, and the yearning for quiet in a chaotic world."
Theatre Beyond Broadway, NY

OUR CALENDAR 2025/2026
Dec 4, 2025 - Cal State Northridge - Rilke 150th birthday - 7pm - see flyer
Feb 22, 2026 - Rilke at Ocean Park Church - time TBD
March, 2026 - Rilke at the Odyssey - date TBD
April, 24 - Rilke at Sierra Madre Playhouse - 2 weeks run.

11/18/2025

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