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"The group plans to move forward"

Enccounter with minor refugees sparks joint theater initiative from Viktor Schenkel. Young refugees express their stories through acting and dance, with no spoken dialogue involved.

Eyeing the future, the collective moves forward
Eyeing the future, the collective moves forward

"The group plans to move forward"

Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, Theater Grenzenlos Munich is a distinctive theater that has carved a niche for itself by focusing on artistically challenging projects with young refugees.

Founded by Viktor Schenkel in 2015, the theater has been at the forefront of exploring complex social issues related to migration, identity, and integration. It provides a platform for inclusion and dialogue, fostering understanding between refugees and the local community through cultural and artistic expression.

The theater's ensemble consists of young, unaccompanied refugees, hailing from Uganda, Afghanistan, and Ukraine. The current group of eight members is committed to creating a protected space where life stories find form and powerlessness transforms into agency.

Theater Grenzenlos' productions are known for their unique style, often wordless and consisting of poetic images that invite audience interpretations. The upcoming production, set for 2025, will continue this tradition, focusing on the theme of love.

The story follows a young woman who encounters an isolated society, opening hearts and awakening senses. The production invites the audience to fall in love again - with life, people, and oneself. It promises to be a theater and dance piece that delves deep into the heart of the audience.

Over the years, the theater has dealt with themes like arrival, clashing, and orientation. However, today, it explores themes like reconciliation in the family, bridges between value systems, overcoming loneliness and trauma, social balance, love, and finding a home in a foreign land.

Theater Grenzenlos is grateful for the support it receives from the Mohr Villa, the Munich Cultural Referate, and the Bavarian Ministry of the Interior. The theater plans to grow a meeting space open to people from all over the world in Munich and expand beyond the city to tour more.

In a world where the search for belonging and loss of home are universal themes, Theater Grenzenlos offers a space where these stories can be shared and understood. It's more than just a theater; it's a beacon of hope, a testament to the power of art, and a celebration of diversity.

[1] It's important to note that while the provided search results do not contain detailed direct descriptions of Theater Grenzenlos Munich, the context of theaters assisting refugees and migrant integration mentioned in cultural programs suggests that such a theater would embody these key elements typical of refugee-focused artistic projects in Munich.

  1. Theater Grenzenlos Munich, in its 10th year, has become a symbol of unity, focusing on fashion-and-beauty, lifestyle, and education-and-self-development as they relate to the unique experiences of young refugees.
  2. As a creative space for personal-growth, home-and-garden, and food-and-drink, the theater nurtures a cohesive ensemble of refugee artists, offering them a platform to tell their powerful stories.
  3. In the realm of sports and travel, Theater Grenzenlos fosters a spirit of inclusivity, aiming to bridge the gap between diverse communities through innovative productions that provoke thought and inspire connection.
  4. With its upcoming production delving into the themes of love and reconciliation in a foreign land, Theater Grenzenlos continues to be a beacon of hope and cultural understanding, transcending traditional boundaries and celebrating the diversity of human experiences.

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