Kvartyrnyk #3 – Christmas Edition

Join us on December 19 at ATELIERTHEATER Wien for a unique evening celebrating the mysterious and noir Ukrainian Christmas!

Throughout the evening, enjoy free Christmas snacks and festive drinks. And for those who have been very obedient this year, we’ve prepared a secret Christmas gift 😉

FULL PROGRAM:

19:00 – DOORS OPEN
19:50 – EVENT STARTS

19:50–20:10 CHRISTMAS BOOK PRESENTATION
by Oksana Maslova

The evening will begin with readings from Oksana Maslova’s children’s book The Society of Lost Gloves (in Ukrainian). The book will also be available for purchase, and attendees will have the chance to speak with the author.

20:10–20:25 ARTIST TALK
with Angelinka Denko

Ukrainian artist Angelinka Denko will share her personal journey of creating watercolor illustrations and discuss the challenges Ukrainian artists face abroad. She will also talk about her experience of creating a Christmas-themed illustration.

20:25–20:55 LITERARY & MUSICAL PERFORMANCE ‘Cream Pipes’
by Sara Ram (prose) and Maria Tkachenko (vocals, piano)

This literary and musical performance intertwines original prose and music, crafting a tense atmosphere of psychological drama. The protagonist teeters between loneliness, a longing for love, and self-destruction. Music enhances the emotional depth, weaving a story that is both dark and luminous—a noir-inspired psychological drama.

20:55–21:15 PAUSE

21:15–21:30 POETRY PERFORMANCE
by Anastasiia Ustymenko

Actress and poet Anastasiia Ustymenko will recite her own poems alongside works by other writers. In her performance, she reflects on balancing motherhood with artistic expression in a foreign country, conveying emotions and experiences that resonate deeply with many.

21:30–22:00 MUSICAL EXPERIMENTAL PERFORMANCE
by Maryna Marmazinska (cello, vocals)

A special Christmas surprise performance awaits!

ENTRY: FREE! DONATIONS WELCOME!

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ABOUT THE ARTISTS:

• Oksana Maslova an award-winning playwright and author of four books, Oksana Maslova’s works have been translated into five languages (English, German, Finnish, Czech, and Swedish) and performed in Austria, Czech Republic, Finland, Germany, Ukraine, and the USA.
  
  
• Angelinka Denko, since 2023, Angelinka has been organizing free cultural events for Ukrainians in Tirol under the NGO “Cultural Platform Ukraine-Tirol.” These include watercolor workshops, Easter egg painting, and crafting Ukrainian-style homes for children, hosted by the Ukrainian library in Innsbruck, “Hnizdo”.
  
  
• Sara Ram, a novelist specializing in drama and comedy, Sara Ram published seven short stories last year in the collections Alchemy of Short Fiction (all four volumes) and Young Contemporary Prose of the War. Her works have been presented in Vienna, Munich, and Batumi. She is a diploma winner of the Vasyl Stefanyk competition.
  
  
• Maria Tkachenko, an actress and musician from Kyiv, Maria has spent the past two and a half years studying theater at Mozarteum University in Salzburg. Trained in classical violin, piano, and opera vocals, she has also performed as a multi-instrumentalist with the student rock band “The Sirens” in Salzburg and nearby regions.
  
  
• Anastasiia Ustymenko, an actress from Kyiv and mother of a 3-year-old son, Anastasiia uses her poetic and theatrical work to explore universal themes of life, love, and resilience.
  
  
• Maryna Marmazinska, born in Kyiv, Maryna discovered her passion for music early, teaching herself multiple instruments such as the recorder, guitar, and bass guitar. After moving to Austria, she has continued composing music, performing with the Schalmauer Orchestra, and winning the prestigious Protest Song Contest.