Vacation or chaos? Couple accidentally lands on the wrong island!

Vacation or chaos? Couple accidentally lands on the wrong island!

How often the devil is in the details! The Cologne couple Markus and Sanne also had to experience this when they wanted to plan a vacation to Tenerife together. But instead of a flight to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, they ended up on the tranquil island of La Palma. The start of the holiday couldn't be more chaotic, reports Cineplex.

When they arrive on the wrong island, the two have to act quickly. To escape from the predicament, Markus shamelessly improvises and reveals his acting talent: He pretends to be staying in an empty holiday home and slips into the role of the masculine Pablo. Sanne, initially skeptical, takes on the part of the seductive Spanish woman Alba. The two find themselves in a bizarre role-playing game that not only cheers up, but also offers the chance to get to know each other again.

The art of improvisation

But the role-playing game is more than just a joke; it includes techniques that can also be found in the improvisational theater scene. Improvisation means acting without preparation and spontaneously finding creative solutions - skills that are essential for musicians and actors. This form of theater is not fixed, how Wikipedia describes; Actors create scenes based on the audience's themes and suggestions.

The origins of improvisational theater go back to ancient Greece. A lot has happened since then: Viola Spolin developed techniques in the 1940s that are still the basis for many forms of modern improvisational theater today. In the 1950s, groups like The Compass in Chicago began to bring this art form to the stage. Well-known formats include theater sports and long forms such as “Harold”. Wikipedia emphasizes that improvisation is not only used in theater, but is also used in organizations and schools to promote social skills.

New old relationship patterns

Back to Markus and Sanne: While they thrive in their new roles, old relationship patterns crept back in. This dynamic impressively shows how improvisation plays an essential role not only in plays but also in interpersonal relationships. On a loving, if chaotic, vacation, they reflect on their relationship and the possibilities for change.

For now, we can only hope that the Cologne couple can overcome the challenges of their chaotic situation. Either way, they're creating memories that they'll be sure to keep in mind the next time they try to plan a trip. And who knows, maybe they will discover unexpected talents and invite a new dimension into their relationship.