Rural students shine in Kings and Queens musical at Rheinsberg Palace
A lively musical theatre evening titled Kings and Queens – A Musical Coup has taken centre stage at Rheinsberg Palace. The performance brought together 32 children from rural schools with special educational needs, showcasing their talents after a week of intensive rehearsals.
Part of the *Musiktheater 360°* project by the Rheinsberg Academy of Music, the show blended music, movement, and storytelling into a vibrant spectacle. Behind it all was Ensemble Quillo, a group that has spent over two decades bringing contemporary music to rural communities.
The project began with musicians from Ensemble Quillo in Falkenhagen, who envisioned a way to engage young people in creative performance. Over the course of a week, the children—aged 11 to 16—worked alongside professionals to develop the show.
The performance opened with a triumphant overture composed by Andreas Völk, setting an energetic tone. One standout moment featured a group of girls wielding hand-painted staffs called *Rain Makers*, filled with pebbles that rattled like falling rain. Later, a darker sequence unfolded: a duck-like figure with black wings and a beaked mask stalked the stage, eventually 'devouring' a girl in a dreamlike chase. Comedy also had its place. In one scene, a mock news anchor named Ente Kross urged the audience to call a hotline ending in 6 and 7, adding a playful touch. The evening closed with a grand celebration, as the young performers danced freely across the stage, their confidence shining through. For the students, participation meant overcoming challenges—including exams. Fieby and Helene from Clara Zetkin School, for instance, balanced rehearsals with a German test that same morning. Teachers, too, gained fresh perspectives, with one noting how a usually reserved girl revealed an affectionate, vulnerable side during the process.
The Musiktheater 360° project has given children from rural schools a platform to express themselves through music and performance. Their final show at Rheinsberg Palace demonstrated creativity, teamwork, and newfound self-assurance. The initiative continues to bridge gaps between professional artists and young talent in underserved areas.
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