Two actors tell the story of Maya, who came to Germany from France at the age of 8.
The first day of school in the new class overwhelmed Maya and because of the unfortunate misunderstandings caused by the language barrier, she felt insecure and soon couldn’t speak another word. This bad start makes it difficult for her to find new friends and to understand what is being taught at school, and so she withdraws more and more. Her parents, both of whom are very busy in their new jobs, only gradually notice Maya’s fears. To top it all off, she also meets a monster. However, the monster turns out to be a great ally, quite helpful friend – it turns out to be a “courageous monster” that helps Maya overcome her fears. At the end of the piece, the two not only have a lot of fun together, but the monster helps Maya to find a connection in the class and to approach the other children despite the language barrier.
Translation by: Magnus Reichel
