"The Hive" by Ursula Anna Baumgartner & Julia Radschiner
August 31st - September 5th from 10:00' - 16:00'
About the workshop/showcase:
Get vocal and explore your creativity!In this workshop Julia and Ursula join forces and invite you to look at your improvisation from newperspectives:we combine music, movement, rhythm and scenes to collectively create a unique show full oforganic flow and improvised magic.This workshop is for advanced improvisers who love to sing, enjoy ensemble work and areinterested in finding fresh approaches to their craft.
About Ursula Anna Baumgartner:Born in Austria, Ursula trained professionally as an actress and a musical performer. After landing a series of roles in major musicals all over Germany (including Mamma Mia!, Hair, Aida, West Side Story, Buddy Holly), she moved back to her home country, where she is now an active member of the theatre and improv scene.
Ursula founded the ensemble „Salon Spontan“ to bring fully improvised musicals to the stage, she also explores physical improv alongside her duo partner Anne Rab as „Bemme & Melange“, as well as vying for Vienna’s ugliest Theatresports trophy as one of the TAG theatre’s improv „All Stars“. When Ursula isn’t making things up as she goes along, she can often be found performing theatre shows and musicals at Vienna’s „Theater der Jugend“, in a studio working as a voice actress or on tour with her duo „Baumgärtner“, which explores the parallels between humans and trees via original songs and scenes.
About Julia Radschiner:
Julia Radschiner is a versatile singer, keyboardist, and songwriter active in both the international music and improv scenes. She performs with groups like the English Lovers, Die Dritten, and Simply-Impro at Kabarett Simpl. Julia studied jazz theory at the Music & Arts University of the City of Vienna, pop singing and keyboards at iPop (University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna), and spent a year at Eastman School of Music, New York. As musical director of MOMENT! 12th International Improv Festival Vienna 2024, she showcased her leadership and collaborative skills. Her training includes Method Acting, Circle Singing with Bobby McFerrin, and Creative Music Training at Guildhall. Julia has composed for film and theater, coached on the TV-show „Herz von Österreich“, and taught at iPop, the Vienna Conservatory, Pop Academy Vienna and Summer Academy Zakynthos. As a studio musician, she has contributed to numerous productions. More on her solo projects and SingSang
This workshop leads to a showcase that will be performed on the festival stage on Saturday, 5th of September, 21:45'
