Silver HORIZON - Close to the Water

Under the working title My Life is Like a River, the theater project has spent over a year exploring the biographies of the performers, raising profound questions—particularly about aging and its place in society. What does it mean to grow old in a world that marches forward at a relentless, self-centered pace? A world where efficiency reigns supreme, because time is money. How can one age with dignity amidst politics that prefer to push problems aside rather than address them, and a society increasingly willing to surrender hard-won democratic values? Is this a social issue? A political one? Or a question for society as a whole? 

The project grapples with these questions, taking the time to listen, create space, ask questions, and show respect for the many years of life that each participant carries. Most of the participants are women. They share stories of disadvantage and injustice, recounting their big or small battles against gender stereotypes—and sometimes their liberation from them. There is crying, laughing, singing, and storytelling, followed by writing, painting, and music-making. There is also mourning, as one woman passes away just as her story of a beautiful life with her beloved husband had been shared. 

Through this project, countless reflections on the past, present, and future come together, expressed in original texts about love, hope, courage, and confidence—and about life’s impermanence. These thoughts take form as poetry, rhymes, or deeply personal songs, leaving a lasting legacy. 
 
 
The premiere of the musical will take place at the leisure center for people aged 50 and over on Stierstraße in Berlin-Schöneberg. The performance is already sold out. The event is open to the public, but there is only a limited number of seats. Participation is only possible with a valid ticket. All tickets for the event have already been allocated.