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Studio M.A.R.S. (Music Art Research Science), founded in 2020, is a visionary international collective based in Vienna, Austria, pioneering immersive opera, music theater, and multimedia storytelling.

Our productions are known for their distinctive blend of dark humor, absurdism, and biting satire, set within a surreal parallel universe that mirrors our own but with a catastrophic twist. Through this unique narrative lens, we offer a sharp reflection on the absurdities of modern society.

We seamlessly integrate AI, XR, and digital technologies into our performances—not as mere spectacles, but as essential tools that enrich narrative depth, enhance music perception, and deepen audience engagement.

At Studio M.A.R.S., technology serves the story, whether through AI-generated visuals reflecting the emotional states of characters or XR environments that allow audiences to traverse virtual worlds alongside performers. This approach defines our signature: using technology as a core element of dramaturgy to draw audiences further into the narrative.

By breaking the fourth wall and blending high art with pop culture, gaming, and retro-futurism, we make opera more accessible and relevant to contemporary audiences.

Our visually striking productions, marked by a surreal aesthetic and multi-sensory experiences, challenge perceptions of reality and authenticity. In crafting an "authentically artificial" world, moments of genuine truth emerge powerfully amid the elaborate artifice.

Studio M.A.R.S. continually pushes the boundaries of opera and theater by creating immersive, interactive environments that invite audiences to actively engage with the story, becoming participants in the unfolding narrative.

 

Who we are: 

Studio M.A.R.S. unites a group of internationally established professionals from different fields, such as music composition, opera and theater dramaturgy, stage design, cinematography, interactive installation design, immersive projection mapping, AR/VR/MR design, AI and machine learning, and modern science. 

 

What we do:

Studio M.A.R.S. excels in innovative multimedia storytelling and immersive music theater, pioneering new performance forms through the deep integration of science and technology. With expertise in contemporary music, visual art, theater, and new media, we explore cutting-edge multimedia theater that incorporates AI-generated audio-visual installations, interactive XR, and immersive projections.

Our mission is to create cross-disciplinary experiences that captivate and engage audiences. We are particularly focused on enhancing opera storytelling and composition through advanced XR and AI technologies, continually seeking new ways to elevate audience engagement and interaction. 

 

What else we do:

M.A.R.S. functions as an international networking platform, which offers integrated solutions to help artists to identify goals and bring ideas to life.

 

M.A.R.S. builds up a great network and community of diverse artists, organisations, music ensembles, institutions and partners from all over the globe. 

 

M.A.R.S. also provides suites of creative services such as artistic concept & curation; events planning & design; curating multimedia events, performances & exhibitions. 

At Studio M.A.R.S., we take pride in being a female-led team dedicated to feminist principles. Our mission is to challenge patriarchal norms and foster a safe, diverse, and discrimination-free environment for all.

To uphold these values, we request that all team members and collaborators engage in respectful and appropriate behavior, contributing to an inclusive and empowering community.

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Music & Art

New Media

Gamification Opera

Participatory Theater

Transmedia Storytelling

Real-time Generative Art

Audio-Visual Installation

Interactive Installation

Projection Mapping

Research & Science

Ecology

Sociology

Anthropology

Neuroscience

Quantum Mechanics

Artificial Intelligence

Machine Learning

VR / AR / MR / XR

Creativity & Sustainability 

Signature Experience

Studio M.A.R.S. Universe

Dark Humor and Absurdism

Authentically Artificial

Engaging and Breaking Boundaries

„In the future, concert festivals might look something like M.A.R.S.“ 

Los Angeles Daily News

„A full weekend of boundary-blurring, futuristic applied technology, […] neither an art show nor a concert but something greater than the sum of its parts.“ 

– LA Weekly

„An extensive and immersive experience.” 

– Art and Cake LA

„ Speculum Maius ist eine ganz neue Erfahrung. […] Diese innovative Verknüpfung von Theater, Oper und virtueller Realität geht in ihrer Individualität deutlich über Videoprojektionen hinaus“ 

– Das Opernmagazine

 

Aber Chapeau für diesen ersten Aufschlag, über alle Grenzen des Repertoires hinwegzugehen und die Ideen von progressiven, digital-affinen Opernschaffenden zu bündeln und auf die Bühne zu bringen.“ 

– Live in der Oper

Official Member of

FEDORA - The European Circle of Philanthropists of Opera and Ballet

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