Dramaturge

Director

What does it mean for a child when their mother or father suffers from a mental illness?

In sensitively told stories, David Stöhr and the ensemble convey to children and children of mentally ill parents that they are not alone in their situation – and that everything they feel and think is okay. They also show, however, where the limits of children's agency lie, and how beneficial it can be for both children and parents to seek help.

Out of this world or The astronaut must go further

Kulturmühle Parchim

Alice Moody demands one hundred thousand pounds. Otherwise, she'll tell the police that Miriam murdered their own father. Miriam, however, has no money. As a final act of cruelty, her father left his entire estate not to her, but to her sister Annabel, who ran away from home as a teenager. No sooner does Annabel step through the garden gate than Alice intercepts her: instead of Miriam, she's the one who's going to pay. But Annabel has little desire to part with her newfound wealth so quickly.

False snake

Reality check: Who are Schiller's robbers? Are there still marauding gangs among us today, living in forests and lying in wait to rob and even murder? No! We have our police, after all... Yes! But they've just moved their hiding places. Perhaps the club is their new nighttime hideout. By day, they chain themselves to trees and fences in all kinds of weather. They stick themselves to the streets while airing their grievances on social media.

The robbers

"There was a letter from the school on the table. The sixth one already."

"Welcome to the club. The 'You're in Shit Club.'" That's how Sammy greets the new boy Ebenezer on the street in a grim housing estate. Sammy and Ebenezer know each other by sight from school. Ebenezer is smart and comes from an educated family; Sammy is rough, lively, and struggles with learning and social skills. The two become fast friends. Ebenezer was forced to move with his parents into the squalid high-rise where Sammy also lives. "It's only for a short time," his father said, but Sammy laughs at that. "My father said that too."

Wutschweiger

What a cheek! Here comes the hare hopping along, and he has nothing better to do than to hurl insults about everyone again. Mauli the mole is outraged, because this time it's his new friend, the good-natured hedgehog, who's in the crosshairs: not only is he said to have a potbelly, but also legs that are far too short and crooked. Mauli loses his temper: when the hedgehog wants to, he's as fast as lightning! So how about a race between the hare and the hedgehog? If the long-eared creature wins, he gets Mauli's beloved turnip patch. If he loses, he has to be nice to everyone from now on. The bet's on! For the vain hare and Nickel, his rabbit companion, victory seems a mere formality – however, the two haven't reckoned with the resourcefulness of Igelinchen, the hedgehog's friend…

Hare and Hedgehog

When Claire's sister Luise goes to study in the USA, Claire takes over her apartment and joins Luise's successful fashion vlog. "Heimatkleid" (Homeland Dress) is the first label she's supposed to present. The concept – production without exploitation, sewn in Germany – sounds plausible, and the dress looks good too.

The traditional dress

Where there is singing, settle down. Evil people have no songs."

The ensemble of the Young State Theatre Parchim has demonstrated its high musical quality for many years. After forays into the realms of German pop, rock, and popular music, the question arose: what could they surprise audiences with this season? Fittingly, given the city's 800th anniversary, they chose folk songs. These songs, many centuries old, describe everyday and unique events such as birth, nature, love, work, and farewell. In short, they encompass an entire human life.

It can't always stay like this.

I'm running from my memories. For ages now. Until I stumbled across my old diary. Moonlight Tariff. It had a happy ending. But life went on. My name is Cora Hübsch, my children are grown, and my marriage is fragile. Too much routine, too little adventure. Tonight, my life is thrown into disarray. The old guilt, the shadowy figure in the photograph. Is it coincidence? Or a last chance?

Half an Eternity - A Reunion with Cora Hübsch

Lotta is the youngest of the Nyman children—and the most headstrong. The Nyman family lives in a pretty house on Potter Street, which has since been renamed Noise Street because Papa Nyman thinks his three children are definitely not potters, but magnificent noisemakers. Especially energetic Lotta, who thinks she can do anything, even ride a bike. But that goes terribly wrong, and not everything in her life goes according to plan either. Who wants to wear itchy sweaters and have to put up with ignorant siblings? So Lotta decides to move in with Aunt Berg, where she is appreciated and valued. But it's also rather lonely there in the evenings... It's a good thing the Nymans finally realize what they have in their Lotta!

Lotta can do almost anything

Crime scene cleaner is a tough job. Heiko Schotte, nicknamed Schotty, has plenty of stories to tell about his exciting work in Hamburg and the surrounding area. Mizzi Meyer wrote an NDR comedy series based on this, which won the Grimme Prize and was filmed in 7 seasons with 31 episodes.

At the Mud Olympics, Schotty meets old Mrs. Mühlbein, whose cleaning lady, Mrs. Böklich, has passed away. Mrs. Mühlbein has so much to tell, and the currant cake still needs to be eaten… Unfortunately, Schotty is in a hurry because he has an appointment at the Mud Olympics. And now the old woman has decided she wants to accompany him…

Crime scene cleaner

"We are at the bottom of the ocean. A true universe within itself."

The year is 1868. The latest newspaper reports tell of the mysterious disappearance of ships on the high seas! Where have the ships gone? Young explorers Nadine and Pierre have many theories about what could be behind it: Is there a monster in the sea? Is this monster eating the ships? Who has seen the monster? A giant prehistoric octopus, a whirlpool?

Dramaturge, Director

Katja Mickan

Events

Upcoming events

11 - 29 Apr, 2026

Wutschweiger · Mecklenburgisches Staatstheater

Past events

Apr 28, 2026

Out of this world or The astronaut must go further · Mecklenburgisches Staatstheater

Apr 25, 2026

False snake · Mecklenburgisches Staatstheater

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