Max – The Snorkel Monster

"Max – The Snorkel Monster" is a family-friendly play for ages 5 and up by Beat Fäh. The story follows Max, an unusual snorkel monster with permanently attached fins, who sets out on a journey to the "School of Life.". There, Max is mocked by classmates and feels misunderstood by adults, the school, and societal expectations.

Max encounters an eccentric cleaning staff member who turns the school upside down with her suitcase radio and old hits. She, too, tries to "do everything right.". The two outsiders develop a special friendship that speaks of acceptance and self-determination.

Central themes include recognition, freedom, and the desire for genuine encounters—beyond rules and performance pressure. The imaginative staging combines acting, acrobatics, dance, and music from the suitcase radio. The cast features Pamina Milewska and Raphael Steiner, directed by Reinhold Tritscher. The costumes are designed by Viktoria Semperboni.