Oldersumer Puppenspölers

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Oldersumer Puppenspölers is the name of a particularly in East Frisia known puppet theater , which after his hometown Oldersum is named.

The stage was founded in 2007 by Petra Hölzemann-Brands with the aim of continuing the traditions of classic hand puppet theater , promoting the use of the Low German language and creating an introductory experience in the field of “theater” for young audiences. At the same time, the stage defined itself as a “benefit stage” that supports social and cultural programs and campaigns. The work of the "Puppenspölers" mainly benefits organizations that take care of sick or needy groups of children, but spans a wide range from international aid projects to promoting the restoration of a historic weighing building (Oldersum) and the Rohlfs organ of the Nicolai Church ( Rorichum) . This is a unique concept in the East Frisian region that is attracting increasing media attention. The ensemble was awarded the Lower Saxony Prize for Civic Engagement in 2016.

Artistic creation

The hand puppet show of the "Oldersumer Puppenspölers" in the traditional peep box stage is based on the Hohnsteiner's style of play. The focus of the puppet pieces is the Hohnstein puppet , who solves problems and difficulties with wit, humor, imagination and the help of his friends, but without lifting his moral index finger. He is supported by his loyal friend Jan Hinnerk Jansen, who, as a constant Low German speaker, contributes to regional language development.

As early as 2008, the group broke away from the Hohnsteiner's concept of only using different colored curtains as backgrounds and began to use painted backdrops. The stage painter Uwe Zimmermann from the Theater an der Luegallee in Düsseldorf has also been involved since 2010 ( “The bewitched Christmas tree”, “The stolen grandmother”, “Frau Holle” ).

Petra Hölzemann-Brands writes the play texts for the puppet stage, either as self-developed stories or based on literature and fairy tales . She also provides background music - often in cooperation with regional choirs or instrumental groups - or composes her own music for the puppet shows ( "Der Zauberspiegel", "Moormanntjes Glück", "Is Teetied!", "Die Bremer Stadtmusikanten" ).

The "Oldersumer Puppenspölers" use hand puppets, snap- mouth puppets , stick figures and flat figures. Some of the characters were created by the Oldersum painter Elke Deuber. In contrast to the dolls in the Hohnstein ensemble, their types of figures are concealed or modeled.

ensemble

  • Puppeteers: Elke Deuber (2007–2015), Jessica Deuber (2008–2010), Petra Hölzemann-Brands (since 2007), Maike van Dettum (2007–2017), Christel Wilden (since 2007), Erika Zimmermann (2010–2017) , Petra Onnen (since 2014), Klaas Onnen (2014), Rieke Zimmermann (2012), Barbara Petersen (since 2014), Margareta Wermuth (since 2017)
  • Stage technology: Ebbel Brands
  • Dressmaker: Gerda Speckmann (until 2012)

Awards

The Oldersumer Puppenspölers are the only charity puppet theater in Germany. The ensemble was awarded the "Lower Saxony Prize for Civic Engagement" in 2016, the "Innovation Prize of the Federal Working Group of Volunteer Agencies" in 2017 and was nominated for the "German Engagement Prize" in 2017.

Productions

At least two productions are created annually, which are aimed at all age groups. The ensemble uses the Klottjehus of the Heimatverein Oldersum, a former Baptist church, as a permanent venue, but also occasionally gives guest performances.

Oldersumer Klottjehus
  • Kasperle helps Santa Claus (2007)
  • Vom Fischer un syner Fru (2008)
  • Sleeping Beauty (2008)
  • The Stolen Grandmother (2009)
  • The Bewitched Christmas Tree (2009)
  • The Magic Mirror (2010)
  • The box / alarm on the farm (2010)
  • Elephants for Breakfast (2010)
  • Kasperle and the KG (2011)
  • Mrs. Holle (2011)
  • Moormanntjes Glück (2011)
  • Rumpelstiltskin (2012)
  • Is Teetied! (2012)
  • The Goose Queen (2013)
  • Cinderella (2014)
  • Other Land (2014)
  • The Magic Lute (2015)
  • The Apple Thief (2016)
  • The Lost Lot (2016)
  • The Bremen Town Musicians (2017)
  • Hansel and Gretel (2017)
  • How do you celebrate Christmas? (2017)
  • Sleeping Beauty (new version 2018)
  • Bye, Grandma Ele! (2019)
  • The Frog King (2019)

In cooperation with the Rheiderland film friends, the group has already filmed two DVDs: Mrs. Holle and Rumpelstiltskin . The proceeds are intended for charity projects.

See also

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ^ Ostfriesen-Zeitung May 27, 2009. Marion Janßen: Where adults play with dolls ; May 10, 2010 Puppenspölers help children in Nigeria ; January 15, 2011 Ms. Holle should make money rain down - Oldersum puppet show again for a good cause
  2. ↑ Emder Zeitung October 23, 2009 Oldersumer Puppenspölers introduce themselves in Emden - group plays for children with heart disease ; November 12, 2009 Witch conjured up 600 euros for children with heart disease
  3. ↑ Moormerland-Anzeiger July 25, 2010 Benefit campaign results in 1000 euros for Nigeria - Oldersumer Puppenspölers play for the children's clinic
  4. ↑ Ostfriesland Magazin 25 (2009), pp. 112–113: Edeltraud Marzinek-Späth: More than just a children's game
  5. ^ Ostfriesen-Zeitung July 19, 2008, Rudi Meyer: Oldersumer let the puppets dance ; October 22, 2009 Runge's fairy tale turns into a puppet show ; June 26th 2010 Fisher boy wants to marry a princess - “The Magic Mirror” is played in Oldersum
  6. ^ Neue Zeitung January 9, 2010 Curtain up for the Puppenspölers
  7. ↑ Hannoversche Allgemeine Zeitung of November 26, 2026: Lower Saxony Prize for Citizen Engagement awarded . Retrieved January 17, 2017.