SUN
The journey of sunlight to our planet spans approximately eight and a half minutes. The sun operates unceasingly, producing light and warmth that are crucial to sustaining life on Earth. Despite its revered and beloved status, the sun is increasingly perceived as a threat or aggressive force. However, it lacks the power to prevent the overheating, fires, and combustion it causes during instances of anthropogenic climate change.
SUN is the second part of Doris Uhlich's melancholy trilogy. Together with a child, the Austrian choreographer and dancer presents a sun performance dedicated to this celestial body, which illuminates almost all matter and has the capacity to both sustain and destroy existences. In this new work, Uhlich combines physical, artistic, and cultural-historical dimensions.
Credits
Concept, Choreography Doris Uhlich
Performance Doris Uhlich, Romy Nagl
Dramaturgy Sandra Umathum
Stage Juliette Collas
Stage Support Marco Tölzer
Light Design Leticia Skrycky
Costume Doris Uhlich, Zarah Brandl
DJ, Sound Boris Kopeinig
Text Boris Kopeinig, Doris Uhlich
Performance-Coach Child Yoshie Maruoka
Movement and Voicework Advisor Mani Obeya
Outside Eye Adam Czirak, Nikolaus Selimov
Social Media Esther Brandl
Company Management, Production Margot Wehinger
International Distribution Something Great
Coproduction Festspielhaus St. Pölten, Volkstheater Wien, Theater Rampe Stuttgart and insert Tanz und Performance GmbH / Personale Doris Uhlich Coproduction INNSBRUCK INTERNATIONAL. Biennial of the Arts 2024 (World Premiere Extended Version, Tiroler Landestheater)
Funded by the Cultural Department of the City of Vienna and the Federal Ministry Republic of Austria for Arts, Culture, Civil Service and Sport