Gold

The theme “Reality and Appearance” runs through the dance season and culminates in the dazzling production *Gold*, the final production at the Kammerspiele. In it, Marcel Leemann reflects on the superficiality—and even deception—that can arise from outward beauty and ostentatious wealth, and whose dark side can lead to loneliness and isolation. Ranging from gentle to combative, the dancers take a critical look behind the facades—in search of the true fulfillment that might lie hidden behind them. Through the interplay of music, stage design, and costumes, a dance piece emerges that ranges from shimmering to garish, from exaggerated to poignant—one that juxtaposes peer pressure with personal values, conformity with individuality, and seeks to unmask illusory worlds.

Lower Austrian musician Matthias Jakisic knows how to amplify emotions and convey feelings through his music. His album *Fragmente*, released in 2022, provides the musical foundation for the dance performance. Jakisic has been involved in countless CD productions and has composed theater music for venues including the Burgtheater in Vienna and the Salzburg Festival. *Gold* marks his first collaboration with the Tyrolean State Theater.