The scandalous theater production “Alma” in Semmering (Lower Austria) has not disappeared from the headlines and is now causing further strange developments. Alma actress Anna F. is being charged by the Wiener Neustadt public prosecutor’s office almost a year and a half after the incriminating incident. The talented actress is accused of assault and sexual harassment; the trial is scheduled for May.
The aftermath of the ‘Alma’ production in Semmering in the summer of 2023 is taking on increasingly strange proportions: Südbahnhotel owner Christian Zeller has – as reported – filed private complaints against director Paulus Manker for insult and defamation. A ruling is expected on Thursday
In another civil case in April 2024, Manker against ‘Alma’ actress Anna F. (not the singer, editor’s note), a settlement was reached. On August 9, 2023, she publicly crashed a performance, telling the audience: “I don’t get paid, everyone else does.” And accused him of abuse of power in a TV documentary. She then sued Manker for an injunction.
Allegations of assault and sexual harassment
At the settlement at the Regional Civil Law Court in Vienna in the spring of 2024, Anna F. had no idea that another episode in history would follow. And a very unpleasant one. As the public prosecutor’s office in Wiener Neustadt confirmed to the Crown, the actress is facing criminal charges. She will have to answer for ‘assault’ and ‘sexual harassment’ at the court in Neunkirchen on May 6.
The accusations: During the performance of “Alma” on August 4, 2023, she allegedly pushed a flaming torch into a colleague’s face. According to the criminal complaint, the man had a burn to his nose, which was also documented. She also allegedly bit him in the ass during a scene.
Staging with a lot of improvisation
“Completely absurd. This is a cheerful court,” says Manfred Ainedter, Anna F’s lawyer. The complaint came a year after the action: “The scene with the bite took place every evening. That was part of the production.” There was no intention to cause injury. About the torch he says that Anna F. tripped after being pulled by the skirt by her colleague. His client was injured once during the production of “Alma” in July and the thrombosis was confirmed by a doctor. “My client would never have thought to report this,” Ainedter said. His client is presumed innocent.
“He wants to destroy my career”
“I am shocked,” actress Anna F. told “Krone”. She suspects that Paulus Manker is behind it: “He wants to ruin my career.” She is less concerned about the process than about the signaling effect: “I am afraid that other young actresses who defend themselves will no longer do so. when they see what threatens you.
Source: Krone

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