Theater Strahl
Theater Strahl Berlin is a leading stage for contemporary theater for young audiences. With innovative productions and a strong focus on social issues, it promotes cultural education and accessibility. An open house that connects art and community.
About Theater Strahl Berlin
editTheater Strahl Berlin, founded in 1987 as an independent theater group, has established itself in recent decades as one of the leading stages for contemporary and sophisticated theater for young audiences. With the 2022/23 season, the theater has moved into its own venue for the first time: The former double-decker gymnasium at Ostkreuz has been transformed into a vibrant cultural space for young and old.
Key Products and Services
editTheater Strahl offers a diverse program characterized by innovative productions and interactive formats. Current productions include award-winning plays such as "Wir holen uns die Nacht zurück," which has been honored by both the expert jury and the youth jury with the IKARUS Prize. Other notable productions are "Schattenkompass," which addresses themes such as mental health, and "Hamsterrad," which was selected as part of the EU-funded program Perform Europe. The theater also offers a wide range of theater education programs that include dance, theater, masks, and other cultural encounter formats.
Mission and Values
editTheater Strahl is consciously committed to breaking down social and cultural barriers. The close collaboration with young people has a long tradition and is a central part of the theater's work. The theater sees itself as a house of open doors, welcoming all people and placing the exchange and connection with the audience at the center. The theater education of Theater Strahl aims to bridge the gap between art and society through creative forms of expression and interactive formats.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editTheater Strahl is actively committed to sustainability and accessibility. Through projects like "Breaking the Hamster Wheel," which aims to improve the accessibility of youth theater on tour, the theater demonstrates its commitment to sustainable and inclusive cultural work. The theater's support group financially, materially, and ideologically supports these efforts to enable young people to access cultural experiences across all barriers.
Further Information
editTheater Strahl regularly offers workshops, training sessions, and special events for teachers and educators to promote cultural education. The theater youth club and the Open Stage "Kühne Bühne" provide young people with the opportunity to actively participate in theater activities and realize their own projects.
With a diverse program and a strong commitment to social issues, Theater Strahl Berlin remains a significant player in the German theater scene, continuously exploring new ways to connect art and community.