Excellence
Our artists bring their creativity to the stage and turn it into unforgettable experiences.
About us
Infinitely many stories. One stage.
Who stands behind apiro Stage, what we work towards and why we chose Cologne of all places.
What sets us apart
Originality
We weave the threads of imagination with the fabric of reality to create stories that surprise, deliberately steering away from well-trodden paths.
Emotion
A piece succeeds when it entertains, moves and makes you think. We create works that enrich the cultural discourse. With expertise and passion we touch people and stay in the memory.
Award-winning execution
Excellence is the benchmark. Our work has received numerous awards, among them the German Musical Theatre Prize.
What we stand by
Vision
We tell stories that spark the imagination and open up new perspectives.
Storytelling
Plays and musicals awaken genuine emotion when the story holds. Everything else follows from that.
Innovation
Fresh ideas belong in every part of a project, not only on the stage.
Appreciation
We work with people, not with resources. Collaboration needs respect and team spirit.
Responsibility
As a non-profit company we carry responsibility beyond the individual production.
The people behind apiro Stage
Production, marketing, ticketing, operations: here the departments work closely together, because a production only works as a whole.
Frank Blase
Managing Director & Producer
Marc Schneider
Co-Producer
Björn Esser
General Manager
Jennifer Walter
Head of Marketing
Charlotte Torchalla
Marketing Manager
Denise Wandersleben
Venue Management
Michelle Escano
Company Manager „Kick like a Woman“
William Danne
Company Manager „Himmel und Kölle“
Nicola Henselmann
Events and Customer Care
Arnold Mai
Online Marketing
Daniela Petow
Online Marketing
For context
apiro Stage and apiro Entertainment
apiro Stage is responsible for all stage productions: musicals and plays, from development to performance. Film projects and other entertainment formats stay with apiro Entertainment. Both companies belong together and work closely together.
Keen to work with us?
Whether a collaboration, sponsorship or a piece of material that belongs on a stage: write to us.