Sex Sells

A Reading Performance, 2014

Director: Sarah Kortmann

Performance: Veruschka Bohn, Iris Reinhart-Hassenzahl, Leila Meinhold

Photos: Niko Neuwirth

"​To put the experience of this performative reading into words is no easy task. Staged in the legendary Pik Dame, the Bahnhofsviertel’s oldest nightclub, Sex Sells features pole dancing, S&M, and plenty of skin—but calling it a simple erotic show is as inaccurate as labeling it just a feminist reading. It isn't just a mix of the two, either. What creators Iris Reinhardt-Hassenzahl, Leila Meinhold, and Veruschka Bohn have built with director Sarah Kortmann is something truly one-of-a-kind and unapologetic.

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​Sex Sells is undeniably provocative, but there is substance behind the spectacle. The show balances laugh-out-loud humor with moments that demand serious thought, using three diverse voices to illuminate the many sides of human sexuality. It’s a special production that requires the audience to be truly open-minded. Those who lean into the experience will be rewarded with a bold, high-quality performance that perfectly captures the raw energy of the district. We highly recommend it for anyone ready to see something different.!" (Text by Sebastian Betzold, translated by V3)

Interview with the director (german):

https://hearthis.at/xBdqb6Vm/interview-sarah-kortmannfin/