Comments - On the happiness of being a couple

Stille Momente und turbulente Szenen

...And of course, the young (and old) audience members as well. They aren't bored for a single second during the approximately one-hour play "The Joy of Being a Couple".

Maike Jansen and Stefan Ferencz, as "Pohyb's and Associates," offer pantomime at its finest.stem level.

Of course with all the ingredients that belong to clown theatre:

The yellow envelope keeps disappearing just before Tat'a can grab it. The clown woman is furious.

Only to be overjoyed again the moment the envelope reappears. Jubilation, disappointment, anger, sadness, and amazement: emotions shift rapidly. The children give the clowns advice; they are fully engaged.

They effortlessly recognize the gestures and facial expressions and can empathize with the emotions. Just as they understand the story of the departure for "paradise" and the obstacles that must be overcome before their journey together. Quiet moments give way to turbulent scenes, for example, when the clown Tat'o appears and the two argue over the best spot on the platform. Tat'o kicks the suitcase away as soon as the clown tries to sit on it, and the children laugh themselves silly. But the slapstick scenes never become overly farcical, never excessively comical. Not even when Tat'o struts around, showing off and, quite literally, "wearing his pants." She pauses briefly, imitates him, and realizes:

It works for her too. They mimic each other until, seemingly by accident, they end up in the same rhythm. The clowns fascinate with their body language and facial expressions.

They largely forgo props and manage to bridge the gap between poetry and slapstick.

LANGENAU CURRENT 18.11.2021 by Barbara Hinzpeter

The joy of being there...

When moments become eternity full of wonder - when silence becomes loud and noise quiet - when laughter turns to tears and

When we cry, we smile; then we imagine ourselves a little closer to paradise...

Thomas L. Dietz, actor - consultant - coach