First prefabricated musical in Strausberg: Tach, Tristesse enthusiastic!

First prefabricated musical in Strausberg: Tach, Tristesse enthusiastic!

Strausberg, Deutschland - In the Hegermühle record settlement, something exciting is happening: The Strausberg Theater brings a brand new musical on stage with "Tach, Tistesse". Under the direction of Paul Spittler and the co-intendance of Melanie Seeland, the staging is listed for the first time in the history of the house. A musical experience awaits us to address young and old. The pre -sale already shows that the premiere on July 18, 2025 is completely sold out.

The piece of Cynthia Buchheim deals with topics such as youth, lack of prospects and hope and conveys the mood of East Germany in 1996. The focus is on 17-year-old Cilly, whose history plays in the Hegermühle record settlement. With an ensemble that consists of three generations, as well as a diverse music mix of pop, rock, chanson and country, the musical humor and a touching narrative style promises. This creative mixture combines East German identity with universal questions about the future.

A look at the generation z

The topic of East German identity is deeply rooted in the context of youth. Younger voices such as Hendrik Bolz, better known as Testo from the rap duo masculine, illuminate the differences between the experiences of East and West German adolescents in his book "Nuller Years". Bolz, grew up in the turning point, remembers a youth that was characterized by disappointment and a feeling of disenchantment with politics. He sees the need for structures and help for young people in the east, which is often exposed to stigmatization and inequality. This reality is also reflected in the topics of the musical, which plays with the questions about a positive East German identity and the challenges of the present.

The discussion about East German identity is not new, but it has gained in explosive. Studies show that at least two thirds of the adult population are strongly connected to East Germany in the eastern federal states. While over 60-year-olds have greater connection, the more reserved in terms of 30 years of age are in terms of this identification. This raises exciting questions how young people see their origin today and what perspectives they will develop for the future.

cultural relevance and social questions

"Tach, Tristesse" could not only be an artistic experience, but also an important platform to reflect on the identities in the east. In a cultural context in which East German identity develops, the piece is also seen as part of pop culture, which often acts as resistance to a western dominance. As mentioned in the article by Krauteporter.de, the performance staged by the Strausberg Theater is a step in this way to address the topics of youth culture, hope and also social exclusion.

Until the last performance on August 16, 2025, including student performances, the musical remains a highlight in the regional cultural calendar. The discussion about the future of East German identity and the challenges that the youth of today must master will certainly continue after the curtain closure.