The Mad Ones

Sam, aged 18, finds herself at a turning point in her life following the sudden death of her best friend Kelly: caught between grief, memories and a new beginning, she must decide whether to live up to others’ expectations or finally take the wheel herself.

By Kait Kerrigan & Bree Lowdermilk

German translation by Patrik Keufen, Hans Tilmann Rose, Hanna Konrad

Recommended for ages 14 and over

(in German)

The authors, Kait Kerrigan (book & lyrics) and Bree Lowdermilk (music & lyrics), are among the defining voices of contemporary musical theatre and, with *The Mad Ones*, have created a captivating story about young people’s journey of self-discovery and self-realisation. Their works have won numerous awards and have built up an international fan base thanks to their feminist and socially conscious approach. Musical theatre actress Elisabeth Köstner made her highly acclaimed and celebrated directorial debut last year with “The Mad Ones” and, together with her team both on and off stage, demonstrates just how clever, moving and humorous young American musical theatre can be. Following its premiere at the Theaterhaus Hildesheim and guest performances in Hanover and Hamburg, ‘The Mad Ones’ can now be seen in Berlin for the first time at the Theater der Schwartzschen Villa!

“‘The Mad Ones’ is a musical that defies the clichés. A story of new beginnings, loss and grief at a time when you have absolutely no idea who you really are.” – Hildesheimer Allgemeine Zeitung

• Direction, concept, set design, production management: Elisabeth Köstner
• Musical Director: Lukas Voss
• Choreography: Kati Heidebrecht
• Assistant Director: Lina Jung

Cast

Laura Saleh – Sam

Lisa Maria Hörl – Kelly

Judith Bloch – Beverly

Julian Stöcklein/Peter Lehmann – Adam

Lukas Voss – piano

Johannes Euler – violin

Dates

Thursday, 19 November 2026, 7.00 pm

Friday, 20 November 2026, 7.00 pm

Saturday, 21 November 2026, 7 pm

Venue

Schwartzsche Villa Cultural Centre, Theatre on the 1st floor

Grunewaldstraße 55

12165 Berlin-Steglitz

Tickets

Admission: €10 (school pupils: €5)

Tickets: www.pretix.de/kultur-berlin-sz and at the box office

Duration: 2 hours 15 mins including an interval

The project is funded by the Steglitz-Zehlendorf District Office of Berlin and the Senate Department for Culture and Social Cohesion using funds from the KiA programme.