The Day Said Came to Us: Poetic Children's Theater at Abraxas

The Day Said Came to Us: A Poetic Friendship Story at Abraxas

When a new child steps into a familiar world, a touching search begins on the stage of the Young Theater Augsburg: Said is new, silent, and seems lost. Ida wants to get to know him, but his language initially remains foreign to her. On Sunday, November 15, 2026, the production at the Abraxas Cultural Center tells a story of closeness, empathy, and the power of shared words.

An Encounter Full of Quiet Tension

The dramaturgy starts with a simple, strong image: A child arrives and finds no access at first. Said has not lost his language, but his Arabic words do not reach Ida. From this misunderstanding emerges a sensitive stage experience about being foreign, curiosity, and the courage to approach one another.

Words Become Stage Pictures

The production by Susanne Reng makes language sensually tangible. Ida searches for Said's words under tables, among colored pencils, and in coat pockets. Later, shared images, shadows, and signs are created. Letters become shapes, sounds become movements, and from the initially incomprehensible, a playful exchange between German and Arabic grows.

Theater for Children Aged Six and Up

The play is aimed at children aged six and up and combines acting with a clear, poetic imagery. The source is the picture book The Day Saída Came to Us by Susana Gómez Redondo and Sonja Wimmer. At its center is a friendship that overcomes cultural and linguistic boundaries and discovers the foreign as an enrichment.

A Production with a Personal Perspective

Ramo Ali plays the title character Said. The Young Theater Augsburg has been collaborating with the actor for many years, who arrived in Augsburg himself in 2012 and speaks Arabic. This biographical closeness gives the portrayal a special authenticity and connects theatrical precision with personal experience of arrival and speechlessness.

A Concentrated Stage Experience at Abraxas

The performance lasts about 45 minutes and takes place in the Young Theater in the south wing of the Abraxas Cultural Center. A clear lighting mood, shadow images, and the acoustics of the spoken languages create an immediate theater atmosphere. Basic knowledge of German is required.

Conclusion: Friendship Begins with a First Word

The Day Said Came to Us shows children and adults how trust can emerge from insecurity. The Young Theater Augsburg invites you to a heartfelt, socially engaged production that resonates even after the applause. If you want to experience theater as a place of encounter, you will find an intense and poetic stage experience here.

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