The collection "Short Pieces - The Story Café" offers six versatile scenic texts for students in secondary education I and II aged 14 and older, which can be used in the context of the subject of Performing Arts, theater, or a theater club. The range of themes spans from the challenges of emigration and integration to existential questions such as loneliness and dying. The texts are characterized by a vivid and precise language that allows students to engage deeply with the topics and portray them in a realistic manner. The collection is not only suitable for classroom use but also ideal for theater projects or performances as part of a school festival or a youth theater group. Particularly valuable is the opportunity to perform some of the pieces as episodic compositions, where specific scenes can be interpreted as standalone units. From melodramatic one-act plays to satirical sketches and utopian radio plays, the collection covers various genres, making it an inspiring foundation for social theater. The texts can be performed in their entirety or used for staged readings or smaller performances. 144 pages.