The Little Dream: An Allegory in Six Scenes

In a remote mountain hut, the evening light fades as a young local girl, Seelchen, tends to the simple chores of her home. When the determined climber Lamond arrives, he speaks of an impossible ascent—The Great Horn—while the seasoned guide Felsman warns of its danger. Their conversation, set against the glow of a moonlit window, hints at the clash between youthful ambition and the stark realities of the high peaks.

The play unfolds as an allegorical dream, populated by symbolic figures such as horned mountains, blooming alpine flowers, and mysterious voices of wind and distant steam. Through vivid dialogue and a handful of vividly drawn characters, the story invites listeners to contemplate the allure of daring quests, the pull of home, and the thin line between hope and peril. The first act sets a tone of quiet wonder, leaving the audience eager to see how the dream‑woven world will test each traveler’s resolve.