January 2026
2026-01-14 Die Tanzstunde - Kammerspiele
Photographic documentation of the dress rehearsal (Fotoprobe) for "Die Tanzstunde" at Kammerspiele Wien, January 14, 2026, directed by Folke Braband. The series chronicles the theatrical relationship between André Pohl as Professor Ever Montgomery, a geosciences academic, and Katharina Klar as Senga Quinn, a dancer who performs with a prosthetic blade. Stephan von Wedel's scenic design progresses from minimalist domestic interiors with cardboard boxes and makeshift furnishings to formal ballroom settings with saturated blue lighting and celestial projections. Sebastian Schubert's lighting creates dramatic chiaroscuro throughout, emphasizing spatial tension between characters. Daniela Mühlbauer's choreography integrates dance sequences with theatrical blocking. The production explores themes of physical limitation, intellectual connection, and transformative partnership through contemporary chamber theatre staging.
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Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele A male performer, identified as André Pohl portraying Professor Ever Montgomery, stands in medium shot against a darkened stage backdrop at the Kammerspiele Wien. He wears a navy velvet blazer over a cobalt blue shirt, his hands positioned in an explanatory gesture suggesting mid-dialogue or lecture. The theatrical lighting creates strong chiaroscuro effects, illuminating the subject from the front while leaving the background in deep shadow, characteristic of the production's intimate staging designed by Stephan von Wedel. This photographic documentation captures a moment from the dress rehearsal of "Die Tanzstunde" (The Dance Lesson) under Folke Braband's direction, performed January 14, 2026. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele A performer in athletic attire executes a dynamic dance pose on a spotlit stage, one leg extended horizontally while the other, fitted with a prosthetic blade, supports her weight. Her raised arm curves gracefully overhead, and her blonde hair catches the directed stage lighting against the darkened background of draped curtains. The image documents Katharina Klar as Senga Quinn during the photo rehearsal of "Die Tanzstunde" at Kammerspiele Wien, performed January 14, 2026, under Folke Braband's direction with choreography by Daniela Mühlbauer and scenic design by Stephan von Wedel. The stark contrast between illuminated performer and void emphasizes the isolation and precision of the choreographed movement. Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele Andre Pohl in dark blazer and blue shirt stands in profile against a stark black backdrop, holding what appears to be a mobile device while speaking. Strong directional lighting creates a pronounced shadow cast upon a light-colored vertical surface to the left, emphasizing the theatrical staging. The image documents André Pohl as Professor Ever Montgomery during the photographic rehearsal (Fotoprobe) of "Die Tanzstunde" at Kammerspiele Wien, January 14, 2026, under the direction of Folke Braband with scenic and costume design by Stephan von Wedel and lighting design by Sebastian Schubert. The composition captures a moment of solo performance with deliberate spatial isolation characteristic of contemporary chamber theater production. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele A male figure, identified as André Pohl portraying Professor Ever Montgomery, stands in dramatic side lighting on a minimalist stage at the Kammerspiele Wien. He wears glasses, a blue jacket over dark trousers, and brown shoes, positioned on a raised platform against vertical striped scenic elements that create linear patterns receding into darkness. His gesturing hands and focused expression suggest active speech or lecture, while sharp stage lighting from the left casts his elongated shadow onto the vertical backdrop, creating a striking compositional duality between corporeal presence and silhouette. The photograph documents a technical rehearsal of "Die Tanzstunde" under Folke Braband's direction, with scenic design by Stephan von Wedel and lighting by Sebastian Schubert. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele Two actors occupy center stage in a theatrical photograph from *Die Tanzstunde* at Kammerspiele Wien. André Pohl, portraying Professor Ever Montgomery, stands stage left in a dark navy suit and glasses, while Katharina Klar as dancer Senga Quinn positions herself to his right in a pink hoodie, distressed black jeans, and purple boots, leaning casually on a standing microphone. The staging employs dramatic vertical lighting strips in muted tones—olive, burgundy, and violet—against a black backdrop, creating distinct zones of color behind the performers. The composition suggests a moment of dialogue or confrontation between the contrasting characters, their spatial separation and distinct costuming emphasizing their divergent worlds within Folke Braband's production. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele André Pohl performs as Professor Ever Montgomery in a moment of contemplative stillness during the photographic rehearsal of *Die Tanzstunde* at Kammerspiele Wien. The actor, dressed in a vibrant blue shirt and dark trousers, is seated on stacked wooden crates against a muted gray backdrop with vertical striations, with two small potted cacti placed at the stage floor before him. A red storage crate marked "ZERBRECHLICH" occupies the middle ground, while warm stage lighting from above creates subtle tonal gradations across the minimalist set designed by Stephan von Wedel. The composition emphasizes geometric forms and a restrained color palette characteristic of contemporary theatrical staging. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele Actor André Pohl, portraying Professor Ever Montgomery, sits in contemplative repose upon stacked cardboard boxes at center stage during a technical rehearsal of "Die Tanzstunde" at Kammerspiele Wien. His pose—legs crossed, hands resting on thighs—suggests introspective stillness, emphasized by his lateral gaze away from the camera. The composition places him against a muted backdrop featuring a framed poster and warm vertical striations, while two potted cacti occupy the foreground, creating distinct spatial planes. His attire of a cobalt blue shirt and black trousers contrasts sharply with the neutral tones of Stephan von Wedel's stage design, drawing focus to the performer within the theatrical environment. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele Two performers occupy a bedroom set during a photo rehearsal of "Die Tanzstunde" at Kammerspiele Wien. André Pohl, portraying Professor Ever Montgomery in a vibrant blue shirt, gestures expressively on the left with raised hands, while Katharina Klar as dancer Senga Quinn mirrors a defensive or surprised posture in pink top, ripped jeans, and magenta socks. The mise-en-scène features warm neutral tones—a rumpled bed with orange accent pillows, a patterned ottoman, and beige curtains—under diffused stage lighting designed by Sebastian Schubert. The compositional arrangement suggests a moment of confrontation or animated dialogue within Stephan von Wedel's naturalistic interior design for Folke Braband's 2026 production. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele A rehearsal scene from "Die Tanzstunde" at Kammerspiele Wien shows André Pohl as Ever Montgomery in dynamic motion alongside Katharina Klar as Senga Quinn on a minimalist stage set. Pohl, wearing a bright blue shirt and dark trousers, strikes an exuberant pose with arms outstretched, while Klar, dressed in pink top and patterned leggings with pink boots, mirrors his energetic gesture. The domestic staging includes a bed with orange cushions, corrugated metal backdrop, and small side table, illuminated under theatrical lighting designed by Sebastian Schubert for this Folke Braband production. The scene captures the contrast between the professor character and the dancer within Stephan von Wedel's scenic design. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele Actor André Pohl, portraying Professor Ever Montgomery, commands the stage in a dynamic pose with one arm raised and a mobile phone held to his ear, dressed in a vibrant blue shirt and dark trousers. The theatrical setting features a bed with rumpled linens and pillows in muted tones, positioned against a stark, minimalist backdrop characteristic of Stephan von Wedel's scenic design. This photograph from the dress rehearsal of "Die Tanzstunde" at Kammerspiele Wien documents a moment of dramatic intensity, with theatrical lighting by Sebastian Schubert creating strong contrast between the illuminated performer and the darkened surroundings. Directed by Folke Braband, January 14, 2026. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele Two performers occupy a minimalist stage setting during a rehearsal of "Die Tanzstunde" at Kammerspiele Wien. André Pohl as Professor Ever Montgomery, wearing a bright blue shirt and dark trousers, gestures in apparent reaction while standing left of center, facing Katharina Klar as dancer Senga Quinn, who extends her arms toward him in a confrontational pose. The stage design by Stephan von Wedel features cardboard-like architectural elements, moss-covered stones in the foreground, and a draped surface, with a radiator and red candle visible in the warm-lit background, creating a domestic interior atmosphere against the black void of the stage wings. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele A solitary figure, actress Katharina Klar as Senga Quinn, sits on a low platform bed dressed in casual rehearsal attire—a pale pink cardigan, patterned leggings, and vibrant purple socks. Her body is positioned in profile against a stark black backdrop, with one leg extended and the other bent, her gaze directed pensively off-stage right. The staging employs minimal scenic elements: layered textiles in muted browns and grays define the domestic space, while colorful accent pillows (orange, pink) punctuate the neutral palette. Photographed during the technical dress rehearsal (*Fotoprobe*) of *Die Tanzstunde* at Kammerspiele Wien, January 14, 2026, under Sebastian Schubert's lighting design and Stephan von Wedel's scenic and costume direction. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele A scene from the dress rehearsal of "Die Tanzstunde" at Kammerspiele Wien shows André Pohl as Professor Ever Montgomery observing Katharina Klar as dancer Senga Quinn, who stands elevated with arms raised holding drumsticks in a conducting gesture. The staging, designed by Stephan von Wedel, features a domestic interior with a bed strewn with cushions at left, cardboard moving boxes, and a piano partly visible at right, all set against heavy draped curtains under Sebastian Schubert's lighting design. The composition emphasizes the vertical relationship between the two performers, with Montgomery positioned at ground level in bright blue shirt while Quinn commands the space from above in layered pink and purple athletic wear. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele A scene from the photo rehearsal of "Die Tanzstunde" at Kammerspiele Wien shows Katharina Klar as Senga Quinn seated on a stool in athletic wear, extending her right arm in a pointing gesture toward Andre Pohl as Ever Montgomery, who sits on a large red trunk wearing a dark blue suit. The stage is dressed with moving boxes, a radiator, and domestic objects suggesting relocation or transition, lit under neutral theatrical lighting against draped fabric backdrops. The composition emphasizes the dynamic tension between the dancer's athletic posture in casual attire and the professor's formal, seated containment, establishing spatial and gestural opposition between the two characters. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele A dynamic rehearsal scene from "Die Tanzstunde" at Kammerspiele Wien shows Katharina Klar as Senga Quinn extending her arm in a dramatic gesture toward André Pohl's Ever Montgomery, who responds with an open hand. Klar wears a leg brace and pink sneakers, her athletic stance suggesting choreographed movement on the minimalist stage featuring cardboard boxes, a red filing cabinet, and a radiator at left. The mise-en-scène, designed by Stephan von Wedel, employs a muted palette punctuated by warm red accents, while Sebastian Schubert's lighting creates subtle gradations across the draped fabric backdrop, emphasizing the spatial tension between the dancer and professor characters in Folke Braband's production. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele Stage scene from "Die Tanzstunde" showing actors Katharina Klar (Senga Quinn) and André Pohl (Ever Montgomery) in confrontation across a minimalist bedroom set at Kammerspiele Wien. Klar, positioned right and wearing pink slippers with leg braces, brandishes a crutch horizontally toward Pohl, who stands left in a blue velvet suit against dark staging. The composition centers on a disheveled bed with striped and solid cushions, a grey radiator behind, establishing domestic tension between the dancer character and geology professor. Lighting emphasizes the theatrical divide between performers. Fotoprobe rehearsal photographed by Michael Seirer, production directed by Folke Braband with design by Stephan von Wedel. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele Actress Katharina Klar as Senga Quinn sits on a contemporary upholstered bed in a moment of quiet repose during the photographic rehearsal of "Die Tanzstunde" at Kammerspiele Wien. She wears a pale pink blouse and dark jeans with vibrant purple socks, her body angled toward the camera with an engaging, slightly tilted head position. The staging by director Folke Braband and set design by Stephan von Wedel employs a darkened background that emphasizes the domestic intimacy of the bedroom setting, with rumpled bedding and textiles creating layers of texture across the frame. Photographed by Michael Seirer on January 14, 2026. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele A theatrical tableau presents actors André Pohl and Katharina Klar on the Kammerspiele Wien stage during a January 14, 2026 photo rehearsal of "Die Tanzstunde." Pohl, positioned stage left in a dark suit, gestures toward Klar, who stands at center with arms raised in an expressive pose, wearing a light-colored top and pink skirt. The set, designed by Stephan von Wedel, features a domestic interior with an unmade bed, storage furniture, and various props arranged across the performance space, illuminated by Sebastian Schubert's cool-toned lighting against a blue-green curtained backdrop. The composition captures the spatial dynamics between the characters—Senga Quinn, a dancer, and Ever Montgomery, a professor—within this contemporary domestic setting. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele A high-contrast photographic study from the technical rehearsal of "Die Tanzstunde" at Kammerspiele Wien employs stark white outline effects against a predominantly black field to isolate the performers' forms. André Pohl as Ever Montgomery is captured in the foreground, his face rendered in negative-space relief with pronounced highlighting around the eyes and facial features, while gestural traces of movement create chromatic color separation—reds, cyans, and yellows—at the lower portion of the frame. The digital manipulation technique, characteristic of Sebastian Schubert's lighting design documentation, transforms the theatrical moment into an abstracted study of physical presence and spatial demarcation within Stephan von Wedel's scenic environment. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele A performer stands in a spotlight on stage, hand raised to head in a contemplative gesture, wearing a light cardigan over casual attire with distressed jeans and bright purple footwear. Behind them, a projection displays vibrant abstract forms in blue, green, and purple against the darkness, with a red illuminated element visible on a black pedestal. The word "ASPERGER" appears in white text at the top of the frame. This photograph documents a technical rehearsal of "Die Tanzstunde" at Kammerspiele Wien on January 14, 2026, featuring André Pohl as Professor Ever Montgomery, directed by Folke Braband with scenic design by Stephan von Wedel and lighting by Sebastian Schubert. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele A photographic documentation from the technical rehearsal of "Die Tanzstunde" at Kammerspiele Wien, depicting actors Katharina Klar (as Senga Quinn) and André Pohl (as Ever Montgomery) in a dramatically lit theatrical setting. The stage composition features stark contrasts between deep shadow and illuminated areas: Klar stands in a shaft of white light at stage left, while a domestic interior set piece glows warmly in the background right, revealing period furnishings and architectural details. The lighting design by Sebastian Schubert creates distinct spatial zones, emphasizing the psychological and physical distance between the two characters, with Stephan von Wedel's scenic design establishing an intimate, contemporary theatrical environment within the darkened performance space. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele Two performers are seated at the front edge of a lit stage platform during a photo rehearsal at Kammerspiele Wien. André Pohl, portraying Professor Ever Montgomery, sits to the left in a navy suit and glasses, holding what appears to be a script or document, while Katharina Klar as dancer Senga Quinn sits to the right in neutral-toned casual wear with distinctive pink socks and boots, her posture relaxed and conversational. Behind them, a projected or painted scenic backdrop depicts an interior with stone walls and furnishings, creating atmospheric depth for this production of "Die Tanzstunde" directed by Folke Braband. The theatrical lighting creates a distinct separation between the performers and the darkened house, emphasizing their intimate staging position. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele Stage photograph from a photo rehearsal of "Die Tanzstunde" at Kammerspiele Wien, depicting actors André Pohl and Katharina Klar in an intimate conversational scene. Pohl, costumed in a blue suit jacket, is seated in a crouched position holding what appears to be a folder or script, while Klar sits on the stage floor in casual pink and gray attire with distinctive pink socks, her body turned toward him in engaged dialogue. The mise-en-scène features a projected backdrop of stone architecture with industrial scaffolding, creating a layered spatial composition. Directed by Folke Braband with scenic and costume design by Stephan von Wedel, the production features Pohl as Professor Ever Montgomery and Klar as dancer Senga Quinn. Photography by Michael Seirer. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele A close-up portrait of actor André Pohl in character as Professor Ever Montgomery during the photographic rehearsal of "Die Tanzstunde" at Kammerspiele Wien, captured on January 14, 2026. The subject is photographed in three-quarter view, wearing dark-framed glasses, a navy blue blazer over a cobalt blue shirt, with tousled grey-blonde hair. Strong directional lighting illuminates the left side of his face and upper body against a darkened background, creating pronounced chiaroscuro effects. The composition emphasizes the contemplative intensity of the performer's expression, with his arms crossed in a posture suggesting intellectual concentration characteristic of his academic role in this production directed by Folke Braband. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele Actor André Pohl, portraying Professor Ever Montgomery, is captured mid-stride atop a decorative floral ottoman on the minimalist stage of the Kammerspiele Wien. His navy suit-clad figure leans forward in concentrated movement, holding what appears to be a rope or cord, while navigating the surface of the makeshift platform. The stage composition features a potted fern to the left and a bed dressed with striped orange pillows to the right, all set against a stark black backdrop that emphasizes the theatrical blocking. This photographic rehearsal documentation captures Stephan von Wedel's scenic design for Folke Braband's production of "Die Tanzstunde," photographed by Michael Seirer during the technical rehearsal of January 14, 2026. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele A theatrical stage composition from "Die Tanzstunde" at Kammerspiele Wien shows actress Katharina Klar as Senga Quinn seated on stacked moving boxes, drinking from a white cup. She wears a pink cardigan over blue jeans and distinctive magenta socks, her posture casual yet theatrical. The mise-en-scène includes three small potted cacti arranged at ground level, a framed poster depicting a horse silhouette in the background, and neutral-toned curtains defining the stage space. The lighting, designed by Sebastian Schubert, creates warm illumination against the domestic setting created by Stephan von Wedel's stage design. Photographed during the January 14, 2026 photo rehearsal directed by Folke Braband. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele A theatrical scene from "Die Tanzstunde" shows Andre Pohl as Professor Ever Montgomery balanced on one leg atop a bed in an exuberant pose, arms extended, wearing a white shirt, tie, and bright purple socks. Katharine Klar as dancer Senga Quinn observes from the left, seated on a patterned ottoman in a dark cardigan. The stage composition features a domestic bedroom setting with layered bedding in earth tones and brown tones, illuminated against a dark background. The spatial arrangement emphasizes the contrast between the professor's uninhibited physical expression and the dancer's grounded, contemplative posture, characteristic of this photo rehearsal at Kammerspiele Wien under Folke Braband's direction, with scenic design by Stephan von Wedel. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele A male actor, identified as André Pohl portraying Professor Ever Montgomery, stands in three-quarter view on a minimally dressed stage at Kammerspiele Wien during a photo rehearsal of "Die Tanzstunde." He wears dark-framed glasses, a navy cardigan over a blue shirt, and dark trousers, positioned before a red poster featuring an inverted silhouette and stacked cardboard boxes. The mise-en-scène, designed by Stephan von Wedel, includes three potted plants of varying heights arranged at stage level, suggesting a state of domestic transition or displacement. Diffused theatrical lighting illuminates the subject against vertical fabric panels forming the backdrop, creating subtle tonal gradations in the stage environment directed by Folke Braband. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele In a photographed dress rehearsal scene from "Die Tanzstunde" at Kammerspiele Wien, actors André Pohl and Katharina Klar perform a moment of tentative physical connection against a stark divided backdrop of black and warm brown tones. Pohl, positioned stage left in a navy velvet blazer and blue shirt, extends his hands palm-down toward Klar, who mirrors the gesture from stage right in a pale pink hoodie and magenta athletic wear, her hair secured in a tight bun. The symmetrical hand positioning and the actors' focused eye contact suggest a choreographed teaching moment between Pohl's character, Professor Ever Montgomery, and Klar's dancer Senga Quinn, lit with precise theatrical illumination designed by Sebastian Schubert. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele In a theatrical composition, actors Katharina Klar and André Pohl perform a scene from "Die Tanzstunde" at Kammerspiele Wien, with Klar in a pink cardigan and black jeans with knee support, extending her arms toward Pohl, who wears a dark suit and glasses with an animated expression. The staging features a central red chair against a neutral-toned curtain backdrop, with a red accent light visible on the left and moving boxes with foliage positioned stage right, suggesting a narrative of transition or relocation. The photograph, captured during the January 14, 2026 photo rehearsal directed by Folke Braband with set and costume design by Stephan von Wedel, documents the spatial dynamics between the characters Senga Quinn (dancer) and Ever Montgomery (geology professor). 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele Two actors engage in a physical encounter during a photo rehearsal at Kammerspiele Wien, with André Pohl (left) in a navy blue velvet blazer and Katharina Klar (right) in a pale pink jacket extending their arms toward each other in what appears to be a dance or confrontational gesture. The staging captures a moment from "Die Tanzstunde," directed by Folke Braband, with Pohl portraying Ever Montgomery, a geosciences professor, and Klar as Senga Quinn, a dancer. The composition emphasizes their interaction against a stark black backdrop, with warm-toned furniture visible in the lower right corner, while theatrical lighting from the left creates dimensional modeling of the figures. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele Two actors engage in an intense confrontational exchange during a theatrical rehearsal, positioned in profile against a muted, atmospheric backdrop. Katharina Klar as Senga Quinn, dressed in a light pink athletic jacket over purple attire with hair pulled back, faces André Pohl as Ever Montgomery, who wears a deep blue velvet jacket and glasses. The lighting emphasizes the tension between the characters, with warm illumination modeling their faces in the otherwise subdued theatrical environment. From Die Tanzstunde photo rehearsal at Kammerspiele Wien, January 14, 2026, directed by Folke Braband with costume and set design by Stephan von Wedel. Photography by Michael Seirer. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele A man in dark-framed glasses and a blue suit embraces a woman in a pale pink garment from behind, their figures centrally positioned against a dark, atmospheric backdrop with subtle red lighting visible at the right edge. The theatrical staging and intimate physical proximity suggest a dramatic moment from the photographic rehearsal of "Die Tanzstunde" at Kammerspiele Wien, featuring André Pohl as Ever Montgomery, a geosciences professor, and Katharina Klar as Senga Quinn, a dancer. The composition emphasizes the contrast between the subjects' pale clothing and the shadowy theatrical environment, characteristic of Stephan von Wedel's staging design and Sebastian Schubert's atmospheric lighting concept under Folke Braband's direction. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele A rehearsal scene from "Die Tanzstunde" at Kammerspiele Wien shows Katharina Klar as Senga Quinn in conversation with André Pohl as Ever Montgomery against a dark curtained backdrop. Klar, positioned stage left in a layered pink cardigan over casual attire, faces Pohl who wears a navy blazer and gestures with his hands mid-dialogue. The theatrical lighting creates a focused pool of illumination on the performers while allowing the stage furniture—including a bench and table with red lamp—to recede into shadow, establishing the intimate spatial dynamics characteristic of chamber theatre. Directed by Folke Braband with scenic and costume design by Stephan von Wedel, the production explores the encounter between a dancer and a geology professor. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele Lower body composition depicting a performer in distinctive legwear during a photographic rehearsal: textured gray knitwear on one leg, black supportive bracing on the other, with vibrant purple socks grounding the figure on a multi-toned carpet. The staging includes warm-toned plaid bedding and rumpled brown textiles, suggesting a domestic interior. Actor André Pohl wears a color-blocked garment combining beige, burgundy, and black elements. The asymmetrical leg treatment—medical or theatrical bracing juxtaposed with casual knit fabric—creates visual tension central to Stephan von Wedel's costume design for this Kammerspiele Wien production of "Die Tanzstunde," directed by Folke Braband. Photographed by Michael Seirer during technical rehearsals, January 14, 2026. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele Scene from *Die Tanzstunde* at Kammerspiele Wien depicting Katharina Klar as Senga Quinn and André Pohl as Ever Montgomery seated together on an orange-striped couch beneath a dark gray blanket. The composition captures an intimate domestic moment, with Klar in a blue athletic top looking leftward with a smile while Pohl, wearing a dark tank top, gazes downward, their hands meeting in the center of the frame. Warm stage lighting illuminates the actors against a deep black background, with beige pillows visible to the right, creating a carefully constructed tableau under Folke Braband's direction. The photograph was taken during technical rehearsals on January 14, 2026, with stage design by Stephan von Wedel and lighting by Sebastian Schubert. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele A theatrical scene from "Die Tanzstunde" presents two performers in a domestic bedroom setting, with actress Katharina Klar (Senga Quinn) reclining on a tan-upholstered daybed in bright pink athletic wear, while actor André Pohl (Ever Montgomery) sits at a wooden desk to the right. The composition is lit with warm spotlighting that isolates the performers against a dark background, with a red desk lamp providing practical illumination. The stage design by Stephan von Wedel features layered textiles including striped and checkered cushions, books scattered beneath the furniture, and a blue corrugated panel visible at right, creating an intimate domestic environment for this Kammerspiele Wien production directed by Folke Braband. Photographed during technical rehearsal on January 14, 2026. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele A solitary figure sits centrally on a brown upholstered couch in dramatically lit theatrical space, holding a telephone to their ear. The subject wears a white graphic sweatshirt and bright pink leggings with patterned leg warmers, paired with white sneakers, while holding a pink spherical object. André Pohl performs in this scene from "Die Tanzstunde" at Kammerspiele Wien, with warm side lighting illuminating the figure against deep shadows, while striped cushions flank the left side and a soft pink glow emanates from the right. The composition emphasizes isolation within the domestic setting, characteristic of Folke Braband's direction and Stephan von Wedel's stage design for this 2026 production. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele A rehearsal scene from "Die Tanzstunde" at Kammerspiele Wien shows André Pohl as Professor Ever Montgomery standing in a defensive posture with raised hands, while Katharina Klar as dancer Senga Quinn lies supine on the stage floor before him. The composition centers on this spatial opposition between vertical and horizontal figures against a domestic interior setting featuring a beige sofa, decorative cushions, and a prominent red poster reading "ALVIN AILEY." Overhead stage lighting creates dramatic contrast across the grey curtain backdrop, while scattered props including ottomans and casual furnishings suggest a contemporary living space. Direction by Folke Braband; stage design and costumes by Stephan von Wedel. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele A rehearsal scene from "Die Tanzstunde" at Kammerspiele Wien shows Katharina Klar as Senga Quinn seated on the stage floor in bright pink trousers and grey sweatshirt, gesturing animatedly toward André Pohl as Professor Ever Montgomery, who sits formally attired in a dark suit on a floral ottoman. The composition places the actors within a domestic interior set featuring a brown sectional sofa with striped pillows and warm lighting, emphasizing the contrast between the dancer's casual, expressive posture and the professor's reserved, upright bearing. The staging, designed by Stephan von Wedel under Folke Braband's direction, establishes a clear spatial dynamic between the two figures during this January 2026 technical rehearsal. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele A scene from *Die Tanzstunde* at Kammerspiele Wien shows actress Katharina Klar standing in bright pink trousers and a white graphic sweatshirt, extending her hand toward actor André Pohl, who is seated on a patterned ottoman wearing dark formal attire and glasses. The composition places Klar in dominant vertical position against a painterly forest backdrop, while Pohl's seated posture and upward gaze create a diagonal tension between the two figures. Harsh stage lighting creates strong shadows and a concentrated pool of illumination on the performers, with a glimpsed red candle between them adding a vertical accent to the intimate exchange. Directed by Folke Braband with scenic and costume design by Stephan von Wedel. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele In profile against a darkened stage, Katharina Klar as Senga Quinn and André Pohl as Ever Montgomery engage in animated theatrical dialogue, their hands raised in gestures suggesting heightened emotion or conflict. Klar wears a light blue garment with distinctive bright pink athletic trousers featuring white stripes, while Pohl is dressed in a navy suit. The stark black background and focused stage lighting isolate the two performers, emphasizing their physical proximity and dramatic interaction during this photo rehearsal of "Die Tanzstunde" at Kammerspiele Wien, directed by Folke Braband with costume design by Stephan von Wedel. Photographed by Michael Seirer on January 14, 2026. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele A formally dressed male figure stands centered against rich burgundy velvet stage curtains, holding a golden award trophy at chest level. The subject, André Pohl, wears a dark tuxedo with bow tie and glasses, photographed during a technical rehearsal for "Die Tanzstunde" at Kammerspiele Wien on January 14, 2026. The theatrical lighting creates strong contrast between the illuminated figure and the deep crimson fabric backdrop, while the formal attire and trophy suggest a ceremonial or awards scene within the production directed by Folke Braband. Photography by Michael Seirer documents this moment as part of the dress rehearsal series. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele A single crutch stands illuminated against the stark black floor and void of the stage, positioned adjacent to a classical fluted column bathed in cool white light. The composition captures the minimalist scenic design by Stephan von Wedel for "Die Tanzstunde" at Kammerspiele Wien, where the austere architectural element and medical aid create a formal tension between permanence and fragility. Directed by Folke Braband, this production features Katharina Klar as dancer Senga Quinn and André Pohl as Professor Ever Montgomery, with the isolated prop suggesting themes of physical limitation and theatrical absence within the performance space photographed during technical rehearsal on January 14, 2026. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele Stage scene from "Die Tanzstunde" at Kammerspiele Wien shows actors Katharina Klar (Senga Quinn) and André Pohl (Ever Montgomery) in a moment of gestural exchange against a deep blue backdrop. Klar, positioned stage left in a white pleated gown, extends her right hand toward Pohl, who stands opposite in formal black attire, his hands held in an open, receptive gesture. The lighting creates a concentrated pool illuminating the two figures while particles or atmospheric effects are visible in the upper portion of the frame. The composition emphasizes the physical and emotional distance between the dancer and the geoscience professor, central to this 2026 production directed by Folke Braband with design by Stephan von Wedel. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele A stage composition depicts two actors in spatial separation on the Kammerspiele Wien stage during a dress rehearsal of "Die Tanzstunde." Katharina Klar as Senga Quinn stands in a pale, flowing gown at stage left, while André Pohl as Ever Montgomery, dressed in dark formal attire and holding flowers, occupies the right side of the illuminated blue platform. Stephan von Wedel's scenic design features a deep blue backdrop with vertical curtain folds and a suspended disco ball, while Sebastian Schubert's lighting creates a contained rectangle of cool-toned illumination against the surrounding darkness. The spatial arrangement emphasizes physical and emotional distance between the professor and the dancer characters. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele In this scene from *Die Tanzstunde* at Kammerspiele Wien, actors Katharina Klar (Senga Quinn) and André Pohl (Ever Montgomery) occupy opposite sides of a minimalist stage defined by dramatic blue lighting and a suspended mirror ball. Klar, positioned stage left in a pale floor-length gown, stands in contrapposto while Pohl, center-right in dark formal attire, holds flowers and gazes toward the illuminated blue curtain upstage. The composition emphasizes spatial separation between the figures, enhanced by Stephan von Wedel's stark scenic design and Sebastian Schubert's cool-toned lighting scheme, which saturates the playing space in monochromatic blue while leaving the forestage in relative darkness. The disco ball introduces an element of potential movement within the otherwise static tableau. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele André Pohl as Professor Ever Montgomery and Katharina Klar as dancer Senga Quinn are positioned in ballroom dance posture against a deep blue backdrop, their bodies angled in profile while their gazes meet. Pohl, dressed in a dark suit with bow tie and wearing glasses, maintains formal frame position with his partner, whose white Grecian-style gown features a dramatic open back. The theatrical lighting creates dimensional modeling through cool blue tones with rim lighting defining the subjects' silhouettes, characteristic of Sebastian Schubert's design for this Fotoprobe (photo rehearsal) of "Die Tanzstunde" at Kammerspiele Wien. The minimal staging emphasizes the interpersonal dynamic between the academic and the dancer, central to this production directed by Folke Braband with choreography by Daniela Mühlbauer. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele Two actors embrace in three-quarter profile against a saturated blue backdrop, illuminated by cool-toned theatrical lighting. Katharina Klar as Senga Quinn faces the camera in a sleeveless pale dress, her arms encircling André Pohl as Ever Montgomery, whose dark suit and tousled hair are visible from behind. The intimate staging creates a shallow depth of field, with atmospheric lighting by Sebastian Schubert emphasizing the romantic encounter between the dancer and professor characters. Photographed during the technical rehearsal (*Fotoprobe*) of *Die Tanzstunde* at Kammerspiele Wien, directed by Folke Braband with costumes by Stephan von Wedel. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele Against a richly saturated blue backdrop, two performers occupy a minimalist stage space during a Fotoprobe of "Die Tanzstunde" at Kammerspiele Wien. Katharina Klar as Senga Quinn stands with her back to the camera in a flowing white pleated gown with an open back, while André Pohl as Ever Montgomery, dressed in a dark suit, extends his right arm upward in a theatrical gesture, his face animated in expression. The composition emphasizes the spatial relationship between the figures, with dramatic lighting creating a cool monochromatic atmosphere characteristic of Stephan von Wedel's scenic design, under the direction of Folke Braband. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele A dramatically lit rehearsal scene depicts André Pohl as Professor Ever Montgomery and Katharina Klar as dancer Senga Quinn in an intimate dance pose against a deep blue backdrop with projected atmospheric textures. Pohl, dressed in dark formal attire with glasses, supports Klar from behind as she extends her right arm gracefully outward; she wears a flowing white pleated gown with silver embellishments. The theatrical lighting emphasizes the sculptural quality of their partnered stance on the illuminated stage floor, characteristic of Stephan von Wedel's design aesthetic for this Kammerspiele Wien production of "Die Tanzstunde," directed by Folke Braband, photographed during the January 14, 2026 dress rehearsal. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele Katharina Klar and André Pohl perform a ballroom dance sequence against a saturated blue backdrop during a photographic rehearsal of "Die Tanzstunde" at Kammerspiele Wien. The actors extend their outer arms in symmetrical gestures while maintaining hand contact at center, Pohl in dark formal attire and Klar in a flowing, pleated white gown that catches the stage lighting. The composition emphasizes theatrical geometry through the performers' parallel diagonal stances and the stark tonal contrast between costumes, while atmospheric lighting creates a nocturnal ambiance characteristic of Stephan von Wedel's scenic design and Sebastian Schubert's illumination work for this production under Folke Braband's direction. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele Two performers stand in dance position against a deep blue backdrop, their figures illuminated by focused stage lighting. Katharina Klar as Senga Quinn wears a floor-length pale pink gown, while André Pohl as Ever Montgomery is dressed in a black suit with bow tie, their hands joined in a formal ballroom hold as they face each other in profile. The composition centers the pair within a stark, minimalist stage environment, characteristic of Stephan von Wedel's design aesthetic for this production of "Die Tanzstunde" at Kammerspiele Wien. Sebastian Schubert's lighting creates a gradient effect from bright center to darker edges, emphasizing the theatrical intimacy of the rehearsal moment captured during the January 14, 2026 photo call. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele Two performers stand center stage in theatrical poses against a deep blue projection backdrop displaying a starlit nocturnal sky. Katharina Klar, positioned stage left in a white floor-length gown, extends her left arm in a graceful gesture while André Pohl, in a dark suit, mirrors her stance with outstretched arms. The composition, photographed during a dress rehearsal of "Die Tanzstunde" at Kammerspiele Wien on January 14, 2026, demonstrates Sebastian Schubert's lighting design, which bathes the stage floor in saturated blue tones while maintaining sharp delineation between the performers and the projected scenery designed by Stephan von Wedel. The theatrical moment captures the dynamic between Klar's character Senga Quinn, a dancer, and Pohl's Ever Montgomery, a professor. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele A balletic partnering sequence from "Die Tanzstunde" at Kammerspiele Wien features Katharina Klar as Senga Quinn and André Pohl as Ever Montgomery in an extended arabesque formation against Stephan von Wedel's deep blue scenic backdrop punctuated by suspended luminous elements suggesting a celestial atmosphere. The performers execute a supported dance position on the white-lit playing area, with Klar in a flowing pale gown balanced against Pohl's dark formal attire, their arms reaching in complementary diagonal trajectories. Photographed during the January 14, 2026 technical rehearsal under Sebastian Schubert's saturated blue lighting design, the composition demonstrates Daniela Mühlbauer's choreographic interpretation within Folke Braband's production framework. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele Actor André Pohl stands in a formal dark tuxedo with black bow tie, holding a distinctive golden hedgehog-like award trophy in his left hand while gesturing expressively with his right hand extended outward. The photograph, taken during the dress rehearsal of "Die Tanzstunde" at Kammerspiele Wien on January 14, 2026, captures a moment of theatrical performance against a black backdrop, with dramatic stage lighting illuminating the subject from the front. Pohl portrays Ever Montgomery, a professor of geosciences, in this production directed by Folke Braband, with the composition emphasizing the formal elegance of costume designer Stephan von Wedel's work. 
Die Tanzstunde, Fotoprobe Kammerspiele Two figures stand in profile upon a blue platform against a dark void, creating a stark compositional divide between illuminated stage space and surrounding blackness. André Pohl, costumed in dark formal attire, and Katharina Klar, wearing a white dress with an open back detail, face away from each other in a posture suggesting emotional distance despite their physical proximity. The image documents a photographic rehearsal of "Die Tanzstunde" at Kammerspiele Wien on January 14, 2026, directed by Folke Braband with stage design and costumes by Stephan von Wedel, capturing the characters Senga Quinn and Ever Montgomery in a moment of dramatic tension heightened by Sebastian Schubert's high-contrast lighting design. You might also like
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