The workshop “Queering the Stage” examines acting and dance approaches to rehearsal and stage work from an intersectional queer-feminist perspective. Theoretical impulses from Judith Butler, Kimberlé Crenshaw, Alexis Pauline Gumbs, and Donna Haraway serve as the basis for a physical, practice-oriented implementation. (No prior knowledge necessary) Through small content-related impulses, participants are encouraged to question the dance, physical, and acting portrayal of characters in relation to gender/sexuality. At the same time, rehearsal structures should also be questioned in this regard. The aim is to draw attention to patriarchal patterns that are anchored in rehearsal processes and performance and, if necessary, to break them down.

DATES
Fri, 29.05.2026 | 6 – 7.30 pm (trial session)
Sat, 30 & 31.05.2026 | 10 am – 2 pm

REGISTRATION
We kindly request that you register at tanzen@ehrenfeldstudios.de
Or by phone: +49 221 – 846 395 80

PRICES

Trial sessions:
Free of charge

Weekend workshops:
Adults: 15 – 30 euros (sliding scale) | Children: 5 euros

No one will be excluded from participating for financial reasons.

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Malin Assmus studied performing arts at the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz. After a permanent engagement at the Theater Heilbronn, Malin began working as a freelancer in Cologne in 2020. Her career has been shaped by her own work, film and theater productions, and her collaboration with dancer Lisa Hellmich. Her work focuses on intersectional queer-feminist and human rights issues. Malin is currently pursuing a master’s degree in gender and queer studies.

Photo: Stefan Henaku