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Magic, power games and the courage to go your own way - the Louisenlund Theater Guild has taken on something big this school year: Krabat. The dark story about the orphan boy who gets caught up in a sinister mill turned into a gripping evening of theater full of emotion, suspense and strong performances.

It was clear right from the start: this is not just about magic - it's about decisions, inner struggles and growing up. Jakob van der Lip was convincing in the lead role as Krabat with a fine sense of his character's inner turmoil. Sometimes curious, sometimes full of doubt, sometimes courageous - he took us with him on his journey through a world in which nothing is as it seems.

Jakob van der Lip in the role of Krabat

The stage - sparse, symbolic, almost barren - was the mill in Koselbruch. It was not a simple miller who ruled here, but a master - Doreen Malena Lißner shone in this role with cold authority and seductive energy. She made it clear how easily young people can be dazzled when they are offered seemingly simple solutions to complex problems.

But the ensemble around her also brought the mill in Koselbruch to life: Lucia Wiederhold as Tonda brought a touching calm and depth to her role.
Ella Nau as Jura provided great moments between seriousness and humor with her direct manner. And Renke Hattendorf as Lyschka as well as Mara Angelè, Felicitas Kuba and Christoph von Rodbertus blended wonderfully into the dense fabric of the story with their roles.

Hanna Pistor as Kantorka was also a real highlight. She was the ray of hope, the voice that didn't have to be loud to be strong. There was something reassuring about her presence - she showed us that there is another kind of strength: quiet, honest and clear.

Behind the scenes, Till-Luis Eickelberg, Kieron Klinge and Johann van der Lip created the right atmosphere. Lighting, sound, timing - everything was just right. The stage was minimalist but effective. Just right for this dense, almost symbolic story.

The production by Jan Patrick Faatz and Sinja Trotter was courageous. They have not staged Krabat as a pure fairy tale, but as a mirror of our times. After all, who doesn't know the temptation to conform? The desire to be successful quickly, even if you have to give up a piece of yourself to do so? Krabat's story reminded us how important it is to listen to ourselves - and how much we sometimes need others to really follow this path.

There was huge applause at the end - and quite rightly so. Because what the theater guild brought to the stage here was more than just a school performance. It was a strong play with strong students, full of heart, mind and depth. Thank you to everyone who made this project possible - on, in front of and behind the stage. You didn't just perform theater. You moved people.