Solidarität heißt verstehen

In the organizer's words:

That's the point

Theater should be for everyone. But participation often fails because of language. This event is about how easy language opens doors: for audience members who find long texts, complicated sentences or abstract concepts difficult to understand. Interpreter and translator for plain language Anne Leichtfuß talks to her guests about how theater can become more accessible without losing artistic complexity. Together they ask: How does an evening change when comprehensibility is not the exception but the starting point of artistic work?

Many people don't understand long sentences or difficult words. Easy language makes texts clear and short. This allows more people to take part. Anne Leichtfuß moderates. She is very familiar with easy language. Guests are Johanna Kappauf and Daniel Cremer. They talk about it: How can theater be open to everyone? How can it remain strong and exciting? It's about participation for everyone - without compromising on the art.

That's why you have to go in

Anyone who makes or loves theater will gain concrete insights into how barriers in the mind and in the repertoire can be broken down. Presenter Anne Leichtfuß contributes her many years of experience in translation, live interpreting and working with theaters - from classics in plain language to contemporary productions. Actress Johanna Kappauf and author/performer Daniel Cremer as well as Jennifer Werres will report from their artistic practice: Where do things get stuck, where do new forms emerge when comprehensibility is taken seriously and not just "thought along"? The discussion is both an invitation and a challenge to rethink theater as a shared space - for people with very different backgrounds.

Pssst!

Anne Leichtfuß is considered one of the most important voices for plain language in the German-speaking world and has worked for major theaters such as the Münchner Kammerspiele. Johanna Kappauf brings roles to life in plain language - with depth and power, without losing the value of the text. Daniel Cremer writes and performs clearly and directly, combining plain language with political performance. "Solidarity means understanding" is aimed at theater makers, educators, activists - and anyone who believes that art is only truly political when as many people as possible can follow it.

Text in plain language:

Solidarity means understanding
Easy language in the theater

That's the point

Theater should be for everyone.
But that often doesn't work.
Sometimes it's because of the language.
Most plays are in difficult language.
This conversation is about the question:
How can easy language open doors?

Many people find long texts difficult to understand.
Many sentences are long.
Many people don't know technical terms.

In plain language, the sentences are short.
There are many examples.
And foreign words and technical terms are explained.

Anne Leichtfuß is an interpreter and translator for plain language.
She leads the conversation.
Together with guests, she talks about these questions:

• How does theater in plain language work?
• How can theater in plain language be art?
• How does plain language change a theater evening?

These are the guests of the talk:

• Johanna Kappauf.
  She is an actress at the Münchner Kammerspiele.
• Daniel Cremer.
  He is a director.

That means:

He is the director of plays.

• Jennifer Werres.
  She uses plain language herself.
  And she campaigns for the rights of people with different learning abilities.

They talk about it:
How does theater become open to everyone?
How can it remain strong and exciting?
It's about participation for everyone - and about art.

That's why you have to get in

Anyone who makes or loves theater will gain concrete insights into how barriers in the mind and in the repertoire can be broken down. Presenter Anne Leichtfuß contributes her many years of experience in translation, live interpreting and working with theaters - from classics in plain language to contemporary productions. Actress Johanna Kappauf and author/performer Daniel Cremer will report on their artistic practice: Where do things get stuck, where do new forms emerge when you take comprehensibility seriously and don't just "think along"? The discussion is both an invitation and a challenge to rethink theater as a shared space - for people with very different backgrounds.

Pssst!

Anne Leichtfuß knows a lot about easy language in Germany.
She has translated plays into plain language for various theaters.
For example, for the Münchner Kammerspiele.

Johanna Kappauf brings roles to life in plain language.
With depth and power.
Without losing the value of the text.

Daniel Cremer writes and acts clearly and directly.
He combines plain language with political art.

Jennifer Werres uses plain language herself.
And she campaigns for the rights of people with different learning abilities.

"Solidarity means understanding" is aimed at

• Theater makers
• People who speak and write about theater
• Activists*
• Everyone who believes that
  Art is political.
  And that is only possible if as many people as possible can understand it.

Information on accessibility

Panel discussion in easy language.

Duration: approx. 60 minutes

The event room is barrier-free. There is a wheelchair-accessible toilet.

We can reserve wheelchair-accessible seats or accessible seats for you.

People with hearing aids can use the hearing system. The hearing system works via induction.

The parking spaces at the venue are suitable for people with disabilities.

The various support requirements can be specified when purchasing tickets. This allows us to be well prepared.

Guide dogs and assistance dogs are very welcome. Please let us know if you are bringing a dog to the performance.

Please let us know if you would like to be picked up from the nearest bus or train stop and accompanied to the event.

Please contact Iris (iris.haist@sommerblut.de) if you have any concerns or questions about accessibility

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Information on accessibility

The panel discussion is in plain language. Only easy language will be spoken.

The event room is barrier-free accessible. There is a wheelchair-accessible toilet.

We can reserve wheelchair-accessible seats. Or we can reserve accessible seats.

The event room is equipped with a WLAN-based hearing system.

People with a hearing aid can use the hearing system. The hearing system works via induction. The technology is available on site.

There are parking spaces for people with disabilities.

Guide dogs and assistance dogs are welcome.

There is a pick-up service. We will pick you up from the nearest bus stop. Contact Iris if you want to be picked up.

Do you have any questions about accessibility?
Then get in touch with Iris.

This is how you can reach Iris:
By phone: 0221 29 49 91 34
By e-mail: iris.haist@sommerblut.de