The schauspielfabrik wishes everybody a happy new year! With lots of creativity and courage, exciting stories, fascinating characters, and a great sense of curiosity!

Johanna Graen (class of 2015/16) plays Fanny, the Romantic Lead, in the main cast of the telenovela STORM OF LOVE. Airs Monday through Friday at 3:10 p.m. on ARD or online in the media library. Photo by Birgit von Bally

Zarah Kofler (2018/19 class) is a member of the ensemble at the Volksbühne Berlin and can be seen in several productions. On November 23, she will appear in METHOD by Kata Wéber, and on December 12 in WHITE WIDOW by Kurdwin Ayub. Photo by Christoph Liebentritt

Zoe Stein (3-month course 2019) is currently starring in Stella Marie Market’s feature film debut, THANK YOU FOR NOTHING, in German cinemas.

The film premiered at the Munich Film Festival 2025 and received the Big Audience Award at the First Steps Awards. Photo by Carla Domenech