Kallirrhoe – Alexei Ratmansky
based on the novel “Kallirhoe” by Chariton von Aphrodisias
Vienna State Ballett (Wiener Staatsballett)
Musical Direction: Paul Connelly
Choreography: Alexei Ratmansky
Dramaturgy: Guillaume Gallienne
Music: Aram Khachaturian
arranged by: Philip Feeney
Stage & Costumes: Jean-Marc Puissant
Light: Duane Schuler
Costume Design: Sukie Kirk
Premiere at the Vienna State Ballet (Wiener Staatsballett) on October 19, 2025
The set design was created by ART for ART Theaterservice GmbH. http://www.artforart.at*
*The work was completed during my employment as a sculptor at the ART for ART Theaterservice GmbH.
Structure and artistic formulation of the moving stage ‘Greek Columns’
Forming the Greek columns: polystyrene (Styrofoam), PU foam, wood
Forming the ornaments: clay, silicone mold, neukadur resin,
Concealing surface columns and ruins: nonflammable theater-binder, fiberglass, acrylic one, textile











Structure, support and concealing of the stage ‘Greek and Egyptian Ruins’
Structure and support of the ruins: polystyrene (Styrofoam), PU foam, wood
Concealing surface of the ruins: nonflammable theater-binder, fiberglass, acrylic one, textile
Additional application of surface texture over the ruins







Structure and artistic formulation of the stage ‘Mountains’
Forming the mountains: polystyrene (Styrofoam), PU foam, wood
Concealing surface: nonflammable theater-binder, fiberglass, acrylic one, textile
Additional application of surface texture over the mountains







Structure and artistic formulation of the stage background
Forming the mountains: polystyrene (Styrofoam), PU foam, wood
Concealing surface: nonflammable theater-binder, textile





Structure and artistic formulation of the stage objects,
Forming the ceramic amphorae : polystyrene (Styrofoam), PU foam, wood
Concealing surface: nonflammable theater-binder, textile
Additional application of surface texture over the amphorae









Vienna State Ballett (Wiener Staatsballett)






Photo Credits:
©Ashley Tayler / Vienna State Opera
©Fatma Nur Özogul & Miscia Traman / ART for ART Theaterservice GmbH
