On October 11, the Galli Theater New York  returned to the German Saturday School of Boston to perform the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale “Die Prinzessin auf der Erbse” (The Princess and the Pea)  for students in Kindergarten through 4th grade. Their visit once again filled our auditorium with excitement, imagination, and the magic of live storytelling. For many of our younger students, this performance was more than just a fun morning, it was also a rare chance to experience a...

On November 1, 2025 , the German Saturday School of Boston (GSSB)  had the honor of welcoming back Peter Keup , who shared his extraordinary life story with our upper-grade students and interested parents. Peter, who grew up in the DDR (East Germany) , spoke about his attempt to escape to the West, his subsequent imprisonment, and his eventual release through a political-prisoner exchange in which West Germany purchased his freedom . His presentation offered a deeply personal perspective on...