Theatergeschichte, Literatur, Analyse, Libretto, Poetik

Hannah Lioba Egenolf
Institute of Fine Arts and Media Art, Stage and Film Design
2026W, Lecture (VO), 1.0 ECTS, 1.0 semester hours, course number S02713

Description

Topographies of the independent performing arts in Vienna
Between artistic practice, cultural infrastructure and social positioning


How do independent artists in the performing arts work in Vienna? Which venues, networks and modes of production shape the city’s independent scene? How are productions created, which venues and networks form the scene, and which aesthetic and social issues are explored on stage?
And: what does ‘independent’ actually mean?


This course offers an insight into the diverse landscape of the independent performing arts in Vienna. The focus is on artistic working methods, production conditions, venues, funding structures and current aesthetic and social issues. In addition to examining selected positions and projects, the course will also include a visit to a performance.



Examination Modalities

Attendance, continuous participation, willingness to engage in discussion, engagement with the content of the course.

A short presentation during the semester or submission of a short written essay (approx. 1-2 A4 pages) on a topic covered during the semester.

Attendance is compulsory for the first teaching unit. One absence during the semester is permitted. A theatre visit is an integral part of the course.

Courses begin promptly at the specified time.

Comments

The course will be held in German.

If you have any questions about the course, please send an email to:
hannah-lioba.egenolf@uni-ak.ac.at

Key Words

Theater, Kunst, Kultur, Darstellende Kunst, Kulturpolitik, Diskussion, Performance

Dates

Fri, 16 October 2026, 10:00–13:00 Blackbox (Dept. Stage and Film Design)
Fri, 20 November 2026, 10:00–13:00 Blackbox (Dept. Stage and Film Design)
Fri, 11 December 2026, 10:00–13:00 Blackbox (Dept. Stage and Film Design)
Fri, 15 January 2027, 10:00–13:00 Blackbox (Dept. Stage and Film Design)

Course Enrolment

From 31 August 2026, 09:00 to 11 October 2026, 23:59
Via online registration

TransArts - Transdisciplinary Arts (Bachelor): Theoretical foundations: Theoretical foundations 180/2025UBA-003.01

Stage Design (1. Section): Regie / Dramaturgie: Theatergeschichte, Literatur, Analyse, Libretto, Poetik 542/2022U00-102.02

Stage Design (2. Section): Regie / Dramaturgie: Theatergeschichte, Literatur, Analyse, Libretto, Poetik 542/2022U00-202.02

Co-registration: possible

Attending individual courses: possible