Political Satire · 80 min · Korean with English Surtitles 

A political satire about how modern authoritarianism is manufactured through media, technology, and political spectacle.

Synopsis

Set in the near future of 2036, Mapping Hitler follows Han Deul-ho, a failed art student who, after repeatedly failing the civil service examination, turns to YouTube in search of recognition. What begins as provocative online content quickly attracts millions of followers, transforming him from an anonymous creator into a powerful political figure.

As media spectacle replaces public debate and algorithms reward outrage over truth, satire gradually becomes reality. Surrounded by loyal supporters, strategic propagandists, and an increasingly polarized society, Deul-ho's rise reveals how democracy itself can become the stage upon which authoritarianism is performed.

Blending projection mapping, live video, and theatrical performance, Mapping Hitler examines how digital platforms shape political power and public opinion. Rather than asking how dictators seize power, Mapping Hitler asks how democracies can unknowingly create their own dictators. 

Director's Note 

Mapping Hitler is the third production in COMMA,AND's ongoing series, Abstracts of the Future Modern Human. While our previous works explored the relationship between technology and human existence, this production turns its attention to a future that has, in many ways, already arrived. Rather than imagining new technologies, it examines the invisible mechanisms of media power that increasingly shape our lives.

Today we are surrounded by an endless stream of information, images, algorithms, and political spectacle. In this environment, it becomes increasingly difficult to think independently. Mapping Hitler is a black comedy that asks how authoritarianism no longer emerges solely through violence or coercion, but through entertainment, media, and the willing participation of ordinary people.

Projection mapping and live video are not used as visual decoration, but as theatrical devices that reveal how images, symbols, and media narratives occupy the human body and shape collective consciousness. Rather than immersing the audience in illusion, these technologies are designed to create critical distance, encouraging reflection instead of passive consumption.

The question is not whether Hitler could return. The real danger is whether we would recognize him when he no longer looks like Hitler—or whether we would become part of creating him ourselves.

PERFORMANCE LANGUAGE 

Projection Mapping

Projection mapping transforms the actors' bodies into living media surfaces, visualizing the invisible process through which ideology and political symbols occupy human consciousness.

Production Gallery 

A full performance recording is available for presenters, festivals, and theatre professionals. 

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Touring Production 

The original production is available for international touring. COMMA,AND provides the complete performance with its original creative team, technical rider, and English surtitles. 

International Licensing 

The English translation of the full script is available for licensed international productions. Theatre companies, festivals, and producers are invited to develop their own productions in collaboration with COMMA,AND. 

Available Materials 

✓ Full English Script

✓ Full Performance Video

✓ Technical Rider

✓ Production Photos

✓ EPK

✓ Artistic Consultation (upon request)

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EXPLORE THE SERIES

Abstracts of the Future Modern Human

• Simulation

• Walkman

• Mapping Hitler

Contact 

Lee Tae-rynn

Artistic Director

COMMA,AND

Theatre Company, South Korea

E. commaand13@gmail.com

T. +82 10 7791 4787

International Touring

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