Unfinished Business

Trains filled with refugees begin arriving in Germany. T is waiting on a platform at the train station holding a cuddly toy. She feels expectant, euphoric. She meets A and his two sons who are seeking asylum in Germany. Their roles seem clearly defined: she is the helper living in security and relative affluence, while he is the needy one searching for safety. But the better T and A get to know each other, the less sense these roles seem to make.

Both parts are spread across several speakers who correct and interrupt each other. Meanwhile, T and A struggle to establish a footing as equals while also attempting to evaluate their shared history. Do people have to be thankful for help given? Why does a Muslim refugee venerate Donald Trump? When does helpful support turn into interference and meddling? «A little masterpiece.» (Theater heute)