Emotional dernière: Maria hilf” inspires Blieskastel with applause!

Emotional dernière: Maria hilf” inspires Blieskastel with applause!

Last Friday, October 31, 2025, the Chawwerusch Theater made the audience shine with its dernière of the play “Maria hilf” in the auditorium of the Von der Leyen High School in Blieskastel. The theater evening, organized by the Saarpfalz-Kreis adult education center, was celebrated by the audience with shouts of Bravo and standing ovations. This reaction impressively shows how much the play, which is deeply rooted in current social issues, touched the hearts of the audience.

“Maria hilf” urgently addresses the nursing shortage and the coexistence of three women: a mother in need of care, her overwhelmed daughter and a Polish carer. The mix of serious and comical moments makes for an authentic portrayal inspired by real interviews. Felix S. Felix, Miriam Grimm and Melina Schhöfer delivered outstanding acting performances that captivated the audience and created enthusiasm in the foyer.

Theater with heart

In total, over 70 successful performances of “Maria hilf” were played, and the dernière in Blieskastel marked an emotional finale for this production. Behind the Chawwerusch Theater there is not only a lot of talent, but also a strong socio-political commitment. The piece deals vividly with the issue of 24-hour nursing staff from Eastern Europe, which is particularly important today.

On the occasion of the seventh nationwide Demographic Week in Rhineland-Palatinate, particular attention was paid to this topic. To this end, the theater emphasizes the need to address the needs of older people and enable them to live independently by 2025.

Information about the event

The performance on Friday took place in the Offenbach gymnasium and festival hall. Admission was free and registration was not required, meaning many citizens had the opportunity to experience the gripping piece. The organizers also provided an opportunity to donate to the Silberstreif – Against Old Age Poverty Association in Landau and SÜW, which underlines the social responsibility of the event.

The seniors' advisory board, which represents a committee of the SÜW district council, plays an important role here. Demographics Week caters to the needs of the older generation, with barrier-free access to the event and sufficient parking spaces available. For further information, interested contacts from the Demographics Department of the Südliche Weinstrasse district administration were available.

Overall, the theater evening was not only a cultural highlight, but also a call for reflection on the topics of care, recognition and responsibility towards older people. If you look at the great commitment of the Chawwerusch Theater, it becomes clear: not only is theater being made here, but also an important social conversation is being initiated.