Barbara von Liebermann
Barbara von Liebermann (*1943)
née Trumpp,
from 1967 Barbara Fischer,
from 2002 Barbara von Liebermann
is a theater educator, cultural manager,
and visual artist.
Since 1995, a psychotherapist.
Education and Training (1961–1968)
Wood Sculptor (Garmisch-Partenkirchen)
Two years as a development worker in Kenya; established an art school in Shauri Moyo,
Barbara von Liebermann (*1943)
née Trumpp,
from 1967 Barbara Fischer,
from 2002 Barbara von Liebermann
is a theater educator, cultural manager,
and visual artist.
Since 1995, a psychotherapist.
Education and Training (1961–1968)
Wood Sculptor (Garmisch-Partenkirchen)
Two years as a development worker in Kenya; established an art school in Shauri Moyo,
a slum district of Nairobi.
Exhibitions of the works produced there—including at the International East African Trade Fair.
Studies at the Academy of Fine Arts, Stuttgart.
Engineering Degree in Architecture.
Diploma in Design (HdK Berlin).
Teacher of Visual Arts and Theater Education
(PH Berlin)
Lecturer in Art, Interaction, and Theater Education
1969–1980
Lecturer in Art and Theater Education at the HdK Berlin.
Visiting Professorship at the HdK Berlin.
Continuing education and interaction training at specialized schools and universities
Exhibitions of the works produced there—including at the International East African Trade Fair.
Studies at the Academy of Fine Arts, Stuttgart.
Engineering Degree in Architecture.
Diploma in Design (HdK Berlin).
Teacher of Visual Arts and Theater Education
(PH Berlin)
Lecturer in Art, Interaction, and Theater Education
1969–1980
Lecturer in Art and Theater Education at the HdK Berlin.
Visiting Professorship at the HdK Berlin.
Continuing education and interaction training at specialized schools and universities
of applied sciences for educators in Berlin.
Publications: Barbara Fischer:
1975 *Spielformen – Illustrationen* [Forms of Play – Illustrations] – Academy of Fine Arts, Berlin.
1976 *Miteinander spielen lernen* [Learning to Play Together] – Ettlinger Verlag.
1996 *Umweltspiele für Senioren* [Environmental Games for Seniors] – Ettlinger Verlag.
Cultural Management
1979–1989: At the Berliner Festspiele (Berlin Festival)
Development, design, and direction of:
3 festivals for young people, commissioned by the Federal Ministry of Education and Science (BMBW):
THEATER TREFFEN DER JUGEND (Youth Theater Festival)
Since 1979 (originally titled *Schülertheater Treffen* / Student Theater Festival).
Thematic Focus:
Developed, conceptualized, and directed by Barbara von Liebermann (then Fischer).
Goal and Mission of the Youth Theater Festival:
Using the tools of theater and the performing arts,
to encourage young people to create their own original plays—works that portray and give visibility to
Publications: Barbara Fischer:
1975 *Spielformen – Illustrationen* [Forms of Play – Illustrations] – Academy of Fine Arts, Berlin.
1976 *Miteinander spielen lernen* [Learning to Play Together] – Ettlinger Verlag.
1996 *Umweltspiele für Senioren* [Environmental Games for Seniors] – Ettlinger Verlag.
Cultural Management
1979–1989: At the Berliner Festspiele (Berlin Festival)
Development, design, and direction of:
3 festivals for young people, commissioned by the Federal Ministry of Education and Science (BMBW):
THEATER TREFFEN DER JUGEND (Youth Theater Festival)
Since 1979 (originally titled *Schülertheater Treffen* / Student Theater Festival).
Thematic Focus:
Developed, conceptualized, and directed by Barbara von Liebermann (then Fischer).
Goal and Mission of the Youth Theater Festival:
Using the tools of theater and the performing arts,
to encourage young people to create their own original plays—works that portray and give visibility to
their concerns, problems, abilities, and creative ideas. ...to create.
The focus of this nationwide project was intended to lie with the concerns and creative vision
The focus of this nationwide project was intended to lie with the concerns and creative vision
of the young people themselves, rather than on imitating professional theater.
(e.g., Radio interview with CAFE TRAUMA, 1991)
(Programs and videos of the selected productions are held in the archive of the Berliner Festspiele)
This principle applied equally to the two subsequent projects:
GATHERING OF YOUNG SINGER-SONGWRITERS (since 1984)
GATHERING OF YOUNG AUTHORS (since 1986)
International Youth Theater Gatherings in Bonn and Cuba,
commissioned by the BMBW
German Representation for Theater Education in Japan and Australia, commissioned by the BMBW
1989–1990
Artistic Director of the Munich Children's and Youth Theater
DIE SCHAUBURG (Barbara Fischer)
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy training in Berlin
and Santa Cruz, California
Private psychotherapy practice in Berlin since 1995
Painting and Sculpture
Exhibitions in Berlin since 1979
(e.g., Radio interview with CAFE TRAUMA, 1991)
(Programs and videos of the selected productions are held in the archive of the Berliner Festspiele)
This principle applied equally to the two subsequent projects:
GATHERING OF YOUNG SINGER-SONGWRITERS (since 1984)
GATHERING OF YOUNG AUTHORS (since 1986)
International Youth Theater Gatherings in Bonn and Cuba,
commissioned by the BMBW
German Representation for Theater Education in Japan and Australia, commissioned by the BMBW
1989–1990
Artistic Director of the Munich Children's and Youth Theater
DIE SCHAUBURG (Barbara Fischer)
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy training in Berlin
and Santa Cruz, California
Private psychotherapy practice in Berlin since 1995
Painting and Sculpture
Exhibitions in Berlin since 1979