How we sound and what noises we make are standardized and judged by society. Choreographer Rita Mazza dissects the prevailing categories regarding our voices and examines them from the perspective of a person whose first language is Italian Sign Language. The Voice The piece explores the intimate connection between identity, sexuality, and expression, examining questions of control, solidarity, and shame. It challenges the majority society, which considers listening the norm. Accessibility was integrated into the program from the outset, and the following is offered for all the senses:
- Interpreting in German Sign Language and elements of Austrian Sign Language
- Closed captions in German and English
- Live audio description for people with visual impairments and blind people
performance
Friday, January 9, 2026 + Saturday, January 10, 2026
7 p.m., Hall G in the MuseumsQuartier Vienna,
45 minutes, price: €28, concessions €12
Live audio description
The audio description is in German. If possible, please bring your own headphones with a mini-jack connector. If you require headphones, please indicate this when registering.
Haptic introduction
Before the performance, a free tactile tour is offered on both evenings for people with visual impairments or blind people, where they can familiarize themselves with the stage and selected props in advance.
The meeting point is at 5:45 pm in the foyer of Hall G.
Artist Talk
On January 9th, following the performance, an artist talk with interpretation in Austrian Sign Language will be offered.
Accessible workshop on stage with Rita Mazza for people with visual and hearing impairments
On January 10th, from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM, an accessible workshop on stage with Rita Mazza will be offered on the stage of Hall G for people with visual and hearing impairments, with interpretation in Austrian Sign Language.
Price: €15
The meeting point is at 3:15 pm in the foyer of Hall G.
This on-stage workshop provides insights into the creative process behind the performance. Rita Mazza presents the approach to „The Voice“presents and reflects together with the participants on broader perspectives on voice and human sounds.
Tickets
Tickets for the performance cost €28, concessions €12.
People with a disability pass receive a discounted ticket.
The ticket for the workshop on stage costs €15.
Registered accompanying persons on the disability ID card
receive free admission.
Guide dogs are of course very welcome at Tanzquartier Wien.
Pick-up service
If required, we offer a pick-up service for
blind and visually impaired people are invited from the nearby streetcar and subway stations to the workshop and performance.
Directions
Directions in German from the U3 Volkstheater station to the entrance of Hall G can be found here: Directions to Hall G
Directions in German from the entrance of Hall G, reception on the ground floor, via lift or stairs to the foyer of Hall G on the 1st basement level can be found here: Directions to the entrance – Foyer
Registration and ticket reservation
Registrations for the on-stage workshop and the hands-on introduction,
as well as ticket reservations or pick-up service
Please contact Theresa Rauter directly at Tanzquartier Wien:
trauter@tqw.at or 01 581 35 91 66