Until the end of 2019, I worked mainly as a freelance photographer and wrote "on the side". I wanted to know: How difficult is it to write a musical? For this, I worked through various (film) literature and finally took workshops and courses at the "Masterschool Drehbuch Berlin" and the "Münchener Filmwerkstatt".
The result? The musicals "Hermann the Sailor" and "Alles Märchen!", for each of which I wrote the book and lyrics.
I used the Corona break to complete the "Training as a Writer for Film and TV" at the Masterschool Berlin. Since then I've been working on building up a portfolio of stories, both for the stage and for film/TV.
Hermann der Matrose Musical When a shy office clerk follows a dashing sailor across the seven seas, he’s swept into a whirlpool of pirates, mermaids, and Greek gods – and must face the biggest question of all: is he in love with the man or just with his fantasy? A heartfelt, high-spirited musical where “The Crimson Pirate” meets “Heartstopper”. Book & lyrics by me.
MS Michelle Drama ⋄ Comedy Hoping to save his marriage, a straight-laced man inherits a Berlin riverboat – but must team up with his gay co-heir and face the ultimate question: Is freedom found in a built-in kitchen? A sharp, socially aware dramedy about masculinity, midlife, and what really floats your boat.