Author
Director
Using the power of storytelling to inspire and reflect
Author
As a writer, I am not only fascinated by different contents but also about different formats. No matter if book, audiobook or screenplay. I am privileged enough to have made experience with various ways of writing, producing and publishing.
Director
Interpreting texts, discovering different personalities from several actors, understanding the talent and gifts of every individual helps me to make it easy to get into character and unfold their whole potential.
Take the gloves off! – Musical
The musical offers a close examination of the techniques of torture employed during several periods in the past up to the present, sparking discussions about human rights’ violations, social cohesion and the nature of human. Furthermore, it delves into the psychological impact on both those inflicting torture and those subjected to it. Through a skillful blend of dark humor and meticulously researched information, the production entertains and enlightens its audience simultaneously.
Seven Seas – Musical
Using a patchwork of different refugees’ experiences, this musical sheds light on the humiliating legal system and often inhumane treatment of people seeking asylum in Germany. Social disruptions and discrimination within society play a crucial role in each of the told stories. As a theatre in the theatre, actors break the fourth wall, diving deeply into reflection on the functioning of German courts, bureaucracy, solidarity and the responsibility of performing arts in this complex fabric.
Don’t stay silent
Don’t stay silent
let your voice be heard
and believe
imagine what we can
achieve…
MusicalLabor
In the 25/26 season I am part of the creative team behind the “MusicalLabor” of Theater Lüneburg. The topic of this year: Realms beneath the sea. I am more than excited to see how the group will grow together and how our creative ideas will end up in a magical musical theatre piece which will be performed on stage in June 2026. Why do we know less about the underwater worlds than about space? What are consequences of mass tourism, waste and water pollution for biodiversity under water? And what does this mean for us human beings? Stay tuned!
Crossing borders
As hopeful as we were once
“Über Grenzen gehen” is an audio walk that weaves together eyewitness accounts from Second World War Survivors, field recordings, and reports from current refugees into a rich soundscape that unfolds like an acoustic memorial. As part of the photo exhibition Between War and Hope, the walk, organised by DeutschesSchauSpielHaus Hamburg through the St. Nikolai memorial invites listeners to follow the traces of war to the place where destruction quietly meets hope.
Little Lin – The Circus Theatre
Circus has the power to move and inspire audiences of all ages. Our story follows Lin who suddenly finds herself smaller than a ladybird and discovers nature from an entirely new perspective. With interactive elements – from separating waste on stage to helping Lin keep her adventure a secret – the audience becomes part of the journey. Playful and imaginative, “Little Lin” entertains while raising awareness for our responsibility to protect the environment.
Dreambird
The dreambird is in everyone
A little hedgehog dreams of a colorful bird and embarks on a long journey across the globe to find it again, only to return to his home forest and understand that the Dreambird needs to be peaced together as a puzzle by all the diverse animals.
I was priviledged to have been chosen as creative director of this play in 2024 working together with a crew of people from nine different countries.
Take the gloves off!
When justice bends the body breaks
Mallary and Earl have just started their training at the RESE center, learning how to protect themselves against torture techniques, when they suddenly find themselves forced to operate on the other side. This piece sheds light on the consequences of torture techniques for the victim, the torturer, and society as a whole, combining creative approaches from musical theatre and cirque nouveau.
SevenSeas
“It took me walking in her shoes to see I always had enough”
A theatre group disovers the potential and bounderies of Performing Arts while patchworking a piece about refugee rights in Germany. Telling about injustice, the social system and friendship this 90-minutes musical theatre is a captivating rollercoaster for the performers and audience alike.
How to Mensa – Musical Theatre Short Movie
“Rise Again”
A 20-minute musical about the adventurous trip of a first year student getting to the cafeteria. This film is a thoughtful parody on struggle, disappointment, hope and joy.
Blockadekinder – Short Movie
“It’s not my fault”
The short film gives the viewer insight into the lives of two children during the Leningrad Blockade. Keeping awake constantly, the struggle of finding cold and the misery of hunger show the hardship during WWII in the city on an emotional level.
This film has been featured at the following film festivals: Deutsche Amateur Film Festspiele; Bundesfilmfestival Fiction; Landesfilmfestival Baden-Württemberg; Gemeinsam Grenzenlos 2023; Jugendfilmpreis Baden-Württemberg; GirlsGoMovie; Zum Goldenen Hirsch
Supported by the German Federal Ministry and German-Russian Friendship Center
The blue of the ocean – Short Movie
“I am just a number in the system” A German student and a refugee from Ghana meet on a deserted island. After initial distrust, they begin to befriend each other and realize how much they have in common.Im Sog der Geschichte – Dance Theatre & Audio Book
“How would she have reacted?”
In this project, I merge fictional people from different eras, as they could have been imprisoned or worked at the former detention center “Lindenstraße 54/55” in the Eastern German city Potsdam. Historical reflections is put in the context of modern era debates. The actors come menacingly close to their roles until reality and fiction threaten to blur.
Science Videos
“Creative approaches to explain proven science”
Spinning eggs for discovering their inner life without breaking their shell, sugar beet leftovers for improving E-vehicle batteries, unsustainable space debris … Already during school I discovered that I learn, understand and remember scientific topics best when producing a film. In this series I explain some of my own research and studies hoping to create an easy access to science for everybody.
Some of these short films have been featured at fastforwardscience; Tiefenschärfe; EinBlick in die Natur, Videografika, tincon
Preserving Lights of Change: Sustainable Bollywood
“Everybody must think about what they can do in their own position “
This documentary highlights eco-friendly film practices, sustainable production methods, and the Indian film industry’s efforts to promote environmental consciousness. Interviews with insiders showcase filmmakers using their craft to tell eco-conscious stories. The film urges viewers to recognize their own influence in shaping a more sustainable and socially responsible Bollywood.
This film has been featued at Colorado Dragon Boat Film Festival; Jung & Abgedreht
MY AUDIOWALKS
Audiowalks are an incredible way to bring cinema to the streets. Creating immersive experiences is the core of this type of creative work. In my audio walks I look for spots which are particularly interesting. Connecting fictive stories with the own weekend stroll, learning about history and reflecting about one’s experiences… all of this is possible with my audio walks either on storydive or walklistencreate.
Berufskrankheit Nick has been waiting out here in the cold for five hours now. But the man getting out of the car is not Rada. Damn! Nick has to make a quick decision. He pulls his hood down low on his face and heads out. Mattis is watching him. The two don’t speak a word to each other, yet their lives are connected by an invisible bond.
While listening to Die Wahrheit you step in the shoes of Josie to discover the famous book fair in Leipzig in 2071. in just a few minutes, she is to guide an international audience around the fairgrounds. It soon becomes clear that the Leipzigers are not hiding their viewpoints much to Josi’s annoyance, whose ideal world backdrop is crumbling more and more.
MY BOOKS
Constantly experiencing exciting events and getting insights into the reality of amazing people that are a great inspiration and influence for me. Combining my observations, following my curiosity and mixing it with fantasy will always stay a part of me – hence: Look out for new books and projects coming up.
The book “Unknown Horizons: Gap Year Memoirs from China to Burkina Faso” takes readers on an exciting journey to two countries that are not normal tourist destinations: Burkina Faso and China.It is not just about geographical travel, but rather about insights gained during the discovery of new worlds. Moral global values play a role as well as intercultural exchange, tolerance and mutual respect.
A man on what may be his eightieth birthday who never wanted to grow old, a 20-year-old who finds his girlfriend dead when returning home, a married couple stuck in their own basement …
Funny and exciting stories, stories to think about, stories that have nothing to do with each other and yet are connected. In other words, stories in which we all recognize ourselves.
This illustrated book for first readers follows Lin on her journey of discovering the forest in front of her family’s home from a totally new point of view after shrinking. From making friend with a ladybird to being rescued by a crane who mistakes her for being a worm, she disovers a new connection to nature.
Cloe is 13, has an annoying, hysterical sister and two frequently disruptive parents. Life isn’t going much better for her friends. Divorces, long-distance relationships, relocations, … And then there is her cat bringing much more turmoil to her life.
Eliza is an ordinary girl, until one day she gets exclusive access to a parallel world. She doesn’t know if she’s dreaming or really experiencing everything herself. When the fantasy figures finally help her uncover the identity theft of her friend’s mother, she is no less confused.