Maniaca

What remains of us when the pressure to perform subsides—or when we can no longer withstand it? "MANIACIA" by the ensemble Theater bodi end sole poses this central question and explores, set in a hospital, the fragility of a society that measures self-worth by success and productivity. Three performers embody seven characters, whose personalities come to life through handcrafted masks. Without words, but accompanied by the haunting live music of an electric zither, a universally understandable theater experience emerges that invites reflection.

The production by Caroline Richards harnesses the expressive power of masks and the atmospheric music by Fabian Schumann to create a multilayered narrative. With Elena Schmidt-Arras, Dominik Jellen, and Ursula Schwarz in the lead roles, the piece combines physical performance with a profound exploration of human values beyond achievement.