First balcony theater in the Eichsfeld: a piece full of GDR memories!

First balcony theater in the Eichsfeld: a piece full of GDR memories!

This evening a very special event is celebrated in Leinefelde: The first balcony theater in the Eichsfeld celebrates its premiere! From 7 p.m. the balcony side of Mozartstraße becomes the stage for an amusing play. Tenants, tenants and employees of the housing association LWG bring stories to the balconies that are full of memories of the GDR period. If you want to be there, you are welcome to bring a blanket or a stool with you and enjoy the piece in the open air. Admission is of course free, so everyone should not miss the spectacle, as Eichsfeld news

A look outside the box to Brandenburg an der Havel shows that the balcony theater concept has already carried fruit there too. At the end of August 2023, the rehearsals took place in the “Quartier of the Middle”, where the performances were played in a classic prefabricated construction correction. While the stage consisted of balconies of empty apartments, spectators took a seat in a meadow, which created a family and happy atmosphere. The two theater partners, Alexandra Wilke and Michelle Schmidt, presented impressive dramatic scenes that have been raveled by the audience with touching songs. The focus was on living in the prefabricated building, a topic that is no less relevant in the Eichsfeld domestic, as the reporting of BBU

A look at Eisenhüttenstadt

There are also exciting developments in the area of the balcony theater in Eisenhüttenstadt. The concept has also proven to be successful there by telling stories from the "An der Woodenwool" record settlement on several balconies. Directed by Alexandra Wilke - who was already active in Brandenburg - a varied program is offered on two evenings that take a look at the common culture and the stories of the residents. The event offers a duration of 75 minutes and also falls into the "Free entry" category, which promotes accessibility for everyone. The enthusiasm of the spectators was noticeable there, reported rbb24 .

across the borders of the cities shows that the balcony theater preserves a common cultural heritage and at the same time promotes the quality of life in the prefabricated areas. The residents are not only offered a performance, but also a platform to express themselves and tell their own history. So the balcony theater becomes a place of exchange and memory, which has been reverberating long after the last performance.