Thomas Bernhard (1931-1989) was one of the major and most controversial German-language dramatists of the 1970s and 1980s. His very individual use of theatre reduces traditional structures such as plot and character to a minimum and turns the stage into a vehicle for his virtuoso use of language and deeply pessimistic view of life.

Michael Mitchell is the Director of Admissions and Recruiting at Oklahoma Christian University and the author of the blog, "Life to Her Years: Life Lessons for Dads Who Love their Daughters." When he's not busy wearing those two hats, Michael enjoys trying to balance his efforts to be a good husband to Annaleise, father to IIsabella Grace and Benjamin Gray, a man of God, a modern abolitionist in the fight against human trafficking, and an avid consumer of good books, good music, and dark coffee.

Michael Mitchell is the Director of Admissions and Recruiting at Oklahoma Christian University and the author of the blog, "Life to Her Years: Life Lessons for Dads Who Love their Daughters." When he's not busy wearing those two hats, Michael enjoys trying to balance his efforts to be a good husband to Annaleise, father to IIsabella Grace and Benjamin Gray, a man of God, a modern abolitionist in the fight against human trafficking, and an avid consumer of good books, good music, and dark coffee.