Das zwischen uns
Deniz Özbay (*1996) takes on different forms of silence within a romantic relationship. Remaining silent as an expression of closeness, as a safe space, but also as a strategy to avoid conflict. Out of an intimacy that does not need words, a destructive dynamic arises, until the figures, without knowing exactly how and why, find their love in shatters.

Der Bär
Veronika Artibilova (*2002) stages a classic with “The Bear,” based on Chekhov’s play. When the hot-headed Smirnov, a retired adjutant general, intrudes upon the dubious mourning of the widow Popova to demand payment of her late husband’s old debts, he instantly arouses the young woman’s anger — but also her spirits. Under the watchful eye of the servant Luca, the argument escalates into a challenge to a duel. But is there perhaps more to their animosity than first met the eye?

But Daddy I Love Him!
Julia Chaplygienaa (*2003) investigates in "But Daddy, I Love Him" online fan forums as spaces of collectively coping with trauma. Be it on TikTok, Tumblr or Archive of Our Own: In the safe anonymity of screennames, behind the façade of a fictional figure, in a world, that is not ones own, we oftentimes share more about ourselves than we would with our closest friends.

By and with: Caner Akdeniz, Ali Aktürk, Veronika Artibilova, Tupac Torres Bartsch, Julia Chaplygina, Hanna Franke, Anneke Gieß, Fritzi Hertel, Dominika Hebel, Franz Kemter, Elisa Künast, Leni Mai Krämer, Luis Löwenstein, Deniz Özbay, Michelle Roth, Danila Timofeev, Paula Marie Schulze, Destina Yildirim

Study project 2 of the directing department of HfMDK Frankfurt in cooperation with the stage design department of the hfg Offenbach am Main.