Participants

Henri is currently studying Theater-, Movie and Media Studies and Comparative Literature in Vienna and Granada. Besides that, they are working in cultural journalism, dramaturgy and writing, always looking for unexpected connection and playfulness along the way.

Carl is a dancer, mover and creator. With BA in Special Needs Education and starting studies in Physical Theatre, they want to get children and people different ages in contact with each other through movement and self-expression. Interdisciplinary theatre and pedagogy is their focus.

Carl is currently studying Literature and Culture and has been working at theaters in the last two years. She drives to explore performing arts and all the various ways of expression on stage. Her fascination is the way theatre brings people and their creativity together.

Theater maker with main topics in object theater, making theater accessible for anyone and using public space. In his works he tries to amuse and annoy at the same time. He is studying scenography at the academy of fine arts in Vienna and is part of the Strossa Kunstnest Team.

Jule is a multidisciplinary artist working across dance, text, theatre, film and illustration. After studying Integrated Design, she began her dance studies at Folkwang University of the Arts. She is deeply inspired by the playfulness of art and connection between people.

Valentina, born 2005, currently studies BA German Studies at the University of Graz. She has been working in the theater field for the past few years and is now looking to broaden her experience in the field of culture, arts and theater.

Italian artist and cultural organizer working in the field of contemporary dance. His work explores artistic research, writing and development of cultural projects. He holds a degree in DAMS from Roma Tre University and founded Collettivo Smoll, an association promoting dance and artistic exchange.

Violetta is a young actress. She got a degree at Genova National theatre, but this doesn’t save her from cringe. She performs with a peculiar attitude for interdisciplinary works, but the discomfort is still there. She is really happy about the opportunity to attend this project, Tho.

Doro is currently studying Theatre Studies at the university of Mainz. Scince her childhood, she has had a passion for performing arts, both on stage and off. She longs for a more intercultural exchange in theatre.

Hannah started her creative journey as a singer at a young age and gradually expanded her passion for music into theatre and stage performance. While music continues to inspire her the most, she is deeply interested in exploring the many possibilities offered by theatre/performing arts and pedagogy.

David is a writer based in Leipzig. He works at the interface of poetry, theatre and music. For “Valium Panic” (Premiere in September 2025) he composed a series of contemporary lullabies. He studies Creative Writing in Leipzig.

Emma studied Theater education at the University of the Arts in Berlin. She works as a theater director and educator in various settings and is currently researching outdoor theater and theater for very young audiences.

Naomi is a theater director who graduated in 2025 with a degree in Music and Performing Arts from the University of Bologna.
Theater is a very serious game in which we learn empathy. And as everyone knows, by learning empathy, you change the world.

Maddalena, born in 2000, is passionate about the act of care and art in all its expressions with a deep feeling for theatre. She has BA in Psychiatric Tech and has studied theatre since she was 18. Based in Sicily she is currently trying to build a way into the organization of of artistic events.

Born in 2003, Miriam graduated in Cinema and Theatre from the University of Padua. She works across both media, exploring their intersections. Member of a contemporary theatre company, she is fascinated by how performance can become protest and inspire social change.

Lena, born in 2002, is currently studying creative writing at the German Institute for Literature Leipzig. Her first play was staged in Vienna in 2025. She is interested in stories of all kinds and genres.

Beatrice is a professional dancer based in Milan. Trained in contemporary dance, she is currently developing her artistic path through personal projects and collaborations. Her work emerges from the exploration of physicality in movement while seeking new forms of connection and expression.

Anna, 20, is a slam poet since the age of 13 with a passion for performing arts and stage work. She also choreographs dances in the field of rhythmic gymnastics. Currently she is studying psychology in Düsseldorf.

Mio Trillitzsch, born in 2003, currently studies applied theatre sciences in Gießen. They are a performer, scenograph and loves exploring the interdisciplinary value of it all and discovering new connections/ fields of work

Lewin, 25, is currently doing his Bachelor in Theatre, Film and Media Studies in Frankfurt. He is interested in the co-creation of theatre and performance projects with young people and international artistic exchange.