Festivals

Iran International Festival of University Theater is the most reliable and the biggest academic theater festival, also the oldest one in Iran. This festival is held by cultural affairs’ administrative of ministry of Cul- ture, Guidance and Administration.
IIFUT is a well-known festival in Iran and abroad. It’s indebted to the last 14 periods of festivals and also the support of students, professors and the authorities.
IIFUT attempt to lead students to be dynamic and progressive with using of its past records and precious experiences and also looking into the future to strengthen the scientific, cultural and artistic basis.
The other cases:
The rules and conditions
The requiring documents:
IIFUT will perform with the capacity of 100 per- formances and includes the following parts:
1. The competition of Scene plays between the Theater students
2. The competition of Scene plays between the students of other fields
3. The specific part for professors (Theater’s teachers)
4. Street performance (Traditional Theater)
5. The radio show
6. The play reading
7. The research competition (title: Contemporary Theater of Iran, 1978-2012)
8. The play writing 9. prize thesis
10. Posters 11. The International section
THE INTERNATIONAL SECTION
“The 15th Iran International Festival of University Theater”
• The secretariat of “IIFUT” will hold the international section with educational and research look and the goal of interacting viewpoints and different cultural and artistic experiences between students, professors and other countries.
• And also having cooperation with festivals and universities abroad (specially the famous festivals) that is the main goal of this part and is the priority of secretariat for select and invite the foreign groups.
• The international section of the festival holds in cooperate with cultural center of the embassies that participate in.
• The high quality performances which are not in contrast with Islamic rules will perform in Festival.
Explanation:
After announcing the results, the secretariat will notify the conditions and regularities of Islamic republic of Iran to the groups.
• The applicants of International part should be students, graduated persons, or the teachers of schools, colleges, or universities of abroad.
Explanation:
a. The students and teachers with Iranian nation- ality who are educated in abroad can participate in this part, in condition of production the perfor- mance in the country of origin.
b. The letter of introduction could be issue from their academic center or wherever they studied.
1. Scene plays
2. Street plays and outdoor performances (tradi- tional performance)
* The international part is not competitive.
* Each applicant could present 3 performances to review.
* The applicants should send the CD-DVD of their play in 3 copies, and post them to the secretariat of the Festival till 02/18/2012.
* The result of review will announce on 02/25/2012
* The location, time and the number of performing will assign by the secretariat of the Festival and also agreement with directors.
* The secretariat of the Festival will take the re- sponsibility of accommodation groups.
* The secretariat of the Festival will take the responsibility of applying for eligible groups’ visa. The priority to select and invite them depend on their embassies whether they undertake to trans- fer them.
* sending the application means awareness and acceptance of the all rules of Islamic Republic of Iran.
1. Fill the application form and mail it,
2. A personal picture of director,
3. The summary of the director’s artistic Resume,
4. The summary of the play or plot,
5. Letter of introduction (director) from the aca- demic center,
6. A copy of CD-DVD of the play
Explanation:
a. The applicants could get the application forms through the Festival’s website.
b. The application form and the other documents could be sent by post or through the E-mail.
1. The plays show the cultural and social condi- tions.
2. The experimental, creative and low-personage plays to show the most qualitative performance and also with the least facilities.
3. The outdoor plays and performances most qualitative and have low-personage.
4. The silent plays and the most famous one.
5. Plays produce with the students-teachers coop- eration.
6. Plays is participated and selected in interna- tional festivals.
7. Plays are known by one of the academic cent- ers abroad.
Explanation:
a. The groups are supported by the cultural center of their countries embassy select better than the other one.
b. The groups undertake the responsibility of transfer price themselves select better than the other one.
The secretariat of the 15th international festival of University Theatre welcomes any suggestion and cooperation in holding these parts:
a. Workshops:
Different workshops will hold before or during the festival by foreign and Iranian professors. Subject of the workshops and the form of them suggested by foreign professors is checked by the secretariat of the festival.
b. Producing performances by teachers and students together
Some plays will be produced and performed in the time of festival. Any suggestion can be useful.
c. Support of Iranian students, graduated stu- dents and professors abroad:
All Iranian acting applicants, including those living abroad are welcome to participate in the interna- tional section of festival. The applicants should produce a play with the persons in country of origin.

IFA - InteatroFestival Academy is the program of research and professional training, promoted and founded in 2006 by Inteatro, that gives the opportunity to young performers to work with established artists of the international theatre and dance scene for the development of their practice.

In its seventh edition, IFA proposes a period of creative residency from April the 2nd to June the 23rd, with three guest artists - Geraldine Pilgrim, Gustavo Frigerio, Claudia Dias - who will join the program as mentors, to help the participants in developing their own projects.



A selection of these projects will be presented at the showcase IFA Festival (Polverigi, June 21st > 23rd), to which will be invited professionals, critics, festival directors, to provide participants with maximum exposure and opportunities for future work.

Moreover, among the proposals submitted, three can be inserted in the festival Danza al Museo (October > December 2012, in the museums of Marche region).



RECIPIENTS > The program has 15 vacancies for young artists/performers aged between 18 and 35 years who want to gain experience in research and training for the development of their practice.

The selection is primarily addressed to dancers, choreographers, performers with experience in dance / physical theatre / circus.



SELECTION RULES >

The applicants will be selected on the basis of the proposed project.

Application can be submitted in Italian, English or French. It is possible to add video materials, texts, and photos of previous works that may be useful in understanding the candidate’s training and creative experience. It is recommended to attach videos and photos of previous work, useful in understanding the candidate’s training and creative experience. You should also attach technical specifications and feasibility studies.

The proposed project must have a minimum duration of 20 minutes and must be original: projects that have been presented to other contests will not be taken into consideration.



PARTICIPATION TERMS > The IFA program provides lodging, workspace, technical assistance and support. In the guest house of Villa Nappi there is kitchen facilities, common space and free wifi area.

To participate in the program we require a fee to cover the costs of the attendance, lodging, work and study spaces. Participants are responsible for their travel, living costs and personal insurance.



TERMS OF SUBMISSION > Applications must be arrived to Inteatro by March 19th 2012 (, Inteatro, Villa Nappi - Via Marconi 77, 60020 Polverigi (An) - Italy)

Date as postmark is not valid.

Applications must include: curriculum vitae with personal details; research project proposal (max 2 A4); video and photo materials; letter of application.

The received applications will not be returned.

Transeuropa Festival is a unique transnational festival of culture, arts and politics, taking place in 14 cities all over Europe from the 9th to the 20th May (Amsterdam, Barcelona, Belgrade, Berlin, Bologna, Bratislava, Cluj-Napoca, London, Lublin, Paris, Prague, Rome, Sofia, Warsaw), including an outreach event in Cardiff and with a closing forum in Rome on the 2nd and 3rd of June.

Transeuropa Festival aims at challenging the risks of a cultural crisis, a crisis in the imagination, where citizens are blocked in an oppressive, divided, exclusive present. Through its action, the Festival shows that alternative models are possible, both in the political and cultural realms.

Transeuropa Festival promotes political and cultural exchange across Europe and collective action for alternative visions on the economic crisis, migrations and democratic participation.

Transeuropa Festival will open on the 9th of May with a transnational event, a common and shared gesture happening simultaneously in all the Festival’s cities, simple and powerful at the same time: a walk taking place simultaneously in all Festival cities.

At the core of the festival are two weeks of debates, performances, art exhibitions and installations, films, living libraries and simultaneous activities, prepared throughout the year by European Alternatives and the Transeuropa Network.

The Festival will be closed by a European Forum taking place in Rome at Teatro Valle on the 2nd and 3rd June, a moment of debate and action where representatives from all the Festival cities will converge, bringing together the results of the Festival.

The Lebanese American University (LAU) is pleased to announce its XIVth International University Theatre Festival to be held on Beirut campus from July 10 to July 14, 2012.

Initiated in 1997, the LAU Theatre Festival aims at promoting cross cultural exchange through artistic creativity and dialogue. It operates as a platform for student artists/companies, faculty members and theatre practitioners from various institutions and backgrounds to indulge in innovative dramatic performance, music, dance, puppetry, installation, and to interact in seminars, discussions and workshops.

The festival complements LAU’s Communication Arts program which has been growing since 1972. Throughout the years, our diverse major and student theatre productions have been inspiring many audiences in Irwin, Gulbenkian and open air theatres.

On behalf of the festival organizing team, I would like to extend to your school an invitation to participate in this festival. Conditions and fiche technique form are attached.

We look forward to hearing from you before May 18th, 2012.

Yours sincerely,

Mona Knio

The Municipal Theatre of Serres, in its desire to create institutional events of national interest and international importance has held since 2004 till today 7 Theatre Universiades, which as such have been a celebration of cooperation and promotion of domestic and European student theater.

Indeed, both the successive variations of urban social structures, and the global crisis the world faces today everywhere except in arts has led the world's theater and people in search of modern forms of expression, bearing in mind to respond in its own way to local and important issues, as well as issues concerning the humanity in its whole, favoring the enhancement and the dissemination of theatrical art as a means of individual and collective expression of mainly young people

During these theatrical meetings, held and organised in Serres with the support of the National Committee of UNESCO and the International Theatre Institute, students from Greek universities and student groups from European Universities in Spain, Romania, France, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Serbia and Germany took part, while the overall program included various performances, lectures given by internationally renown personalities of the theater, and demonstration of technical skills and theatrical exhibitions of photographs and posters were organased. This major initiative of the Theatre of Serres has now become an important event for the city and the region of a great cultural importance and has been funded for years by the EU funds and especially the NSRF.

With the certainty that the World Universiade Theatre Universiade( annual student theatrical meetin) contributes significantly to the enhancement and the dissemination of theatrical art as a means of individual and collective expression and communication of young people in Greece and abroad we are preparing the 8th International Theatre Universiade to be held in the city of Serres from May 18 to June 3, 2012 . this major event will be attended byh Greek and international participants and a lot of important international personalities will help in the organization of the festival, which will also have the support of the International Theatre Institute.


Ladies and Gentlemen,

The Municipal Theater of Serres, by means of NSRF, undertakes the responsibility to transfer groups from abroad by air to Thessaloniki and from there by bus tor Serres and back and will also undertake the accommodation and the food costs for three (3) days.
Necessary and inviolable condition of participation of each group is the number of members not to exceed a total of 15 people.

Those interested can contact us via email: to submit their application, details of the show, cast, rehearsal photos, a few words about the project and the writer, not later than March 20, 2012. The 8th International Theatre Universiade will be held from May 18 to June 3, 2012. Because the number of groups that can participate is specific and limited applications will be considered according to the date of the registration of each group.

Knowing the unflagging interest of the Greek and the international university community in theater and in culture in general and with the belief that this kind of major events, such as the International University Theatre, can contribute positively to the development of the inter-state relations in today's difficult European economic situation we strongly believe that this event is necessary in order for young people to express themselves on important issues, we are looking forward to your applications.

With friendly greetings
The art director of the Municipality Theatre of Serres
Panagiotis Mentis
The president of the Municipality Theatre of Serres
Aggelidis Petros -Mayor

IX FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL DE TEATRO UNIVERSITARIO
Universidad de Caldas

Interkunst e.V. (Berlin) is looking for young performing artists from all corners of the world for their upcoming theatre and music tour "INSTANT ACTS against violence and racism". The project lasts around 8 weeks from the beginning of September 2012. We are looking for both, individuals and groups of 2 max 3 persons (age between 17 and 30) who are active in theatre, dance, music, circus (no aerial acts), x-sport etc. We want to create an international ensemble of 15 talented and creative people who are open for new experiences. The artists will come from different cultural backgrounds and represent various types of performance art: „from hip hop till classic“. Together we strive to make audiences aware of the different faces of violence and racism. Through interactive workshops and a high quality performance the project aims to motivate young people to lead active and creative lives. “INSTANT ACTS” works effectively against prejudices, violence and racism.
Invited artists are requested to bring pre-prepared short performances for the project (max 10 min), based on their personal experiences and ideas concerning the subject matter (against violence and racism). During the short rehearsal process prior to the tour, we will work together as a group to create original pieces as well. With the help of an artistic director, all the elements will then be brought together to create one professional touring show (75 min). Once on tour the artists will lead theatre, dance. music (etc.) workshops for local youths. The morning workshops will be followed by an afternoon show. We will present our project in schools, theatres, churches, youth/cultural-centres and prisons. Lodging, catering, transport and a salary are provided for every artist.
The application should include following information: 1. Personal data: name, date of birth, nationality, picture 2. Your artistic history and experiences, preferably with demo tape / link 3. Description of your capability to lead a workshop with young people 4. Motivation to take part in this project Please send your application ASAP, latest until May 31. 2012 by email or post (below). Selected applicants will be asked to prepare a short presentation for the project. Please feel free ask us about further details.
The international youth theatre project "INSTANT ACTS against Violence and Racism" gets public support for various municipalities, districts and ministries of the federal states of Germany. The project has already been carried out more then 500 days in Germany and other countries in Europe.
Some impressions from previous tours you will find in internet, writing „Instant Acts“ on youtube, fb, myspace and on our webpage: http://www.interkunst.de/instant-acts-feedback
INTERKUNST e.V. is a registered non-profit association based in Berlin. It was founded on 1990. Activities are concentrated on the realisation of multi-cultural projects, innovative forms of encounter and interdisciplinary forms of theatre and art. The association is in particular representing their European approaches by creating integrative projects for artists from different disciplines and of different nationalities. A main focus of the theatre work lies in the area of cultural preventive measures, which is realised by creating educational cultural concepts and programs. Here, methods are developed in order to achieve a maximum involvement and activity of the audience.

ITF Varna Summer is the biggest international theatre event in Bulgaria. It is held every year between 1st - 12th June in the Black seaside city of Varna in the festivals' framework "Varna Summer". Its aim is to present main trends in Bulgarian and international scenic practice and to create a space for intercultural dialogue, exchange and market. The programme is created as a mosaic of modules. The Bulgarian selection keeps focus on the local theatre developments and features the best productions from the current season. he Showcase programme is focused on the innovative and mobile productions addressed not only to the general audience but also to specially invited selectionists and managers of international festivals and organizations. All performances are presented in their native language with translation into Bulgarian, while all performances from the Showcase are with translation in English.

Londrina é uma cidade formada a partir da década de 30, por povos vindos de diversos países e muitos estados brasileiros, pensada para irradiar, coordenar e promover a colonização do Norte paranaense. Hoje com 513 mil habitantes, tornou-se pólo regional e a terceira maior cidade do Sul do país. Tornou-se também centro universitário e um dos principais pólos culturais brasileiros.

O Festival Internacional de Londrina, criado em 1968, é uma das principais expressões da vida cultural da cidade. É o mais antigo festival de teatro do continente e uma parte importante da história cultural do País. Em 20 anos, evoluiu de local para regional, de nacional para latino-americano e internacional. Em 1988 o Festival tornou-se internacional, tendo recebido expoentes mundiais do teatro, como Kazuo Ohno, o grupo Odin Teatret e Eugênio Barba, De la Guarda, Wim Vandekeybus & Última Vez, Les Ballets C. de la B., Derevo, Volksbühne, Carbono 14, Theatre des Bouffes du Nord (companhia de Peter Brook), além de grupos, artistas e pensadores do teatro nacional.

O respeito à diferença e a valorização da nossa diversidade cultural são os princípios básicos para o fim maior que é a democratização da cultura e a valorização do artista em todos os seus aspectos.

Mais do que uma grande mostra das diferentes tendências contemporâneas das artes, mais do que um trabalho sócio cultural, o Festival Internacional de Londrina tem em sua essência a inquietude, a função humanizante e civilizatória da arte.

Conhecido por apresentar espetáculos de valor artístico, estético e de reflexão crítica, todos os anos o FILO transforma Londrina em palco de encontros de artistas, idéias, expressões e público. Sempre antecipou conceitos de articulação cultural, como as redes culturais, as fusões criativas interlinguagens e a importância da ampla circulação da diversidade cultural para a urbanidade e a cidadania.

O projeto Festival Internacional de Londrina – Filo 2012 propõe consolidar esse evento em sua 44ª edição, como um ponto de reflexão, e circulação teatral, com vocação para a experimentação. Um ponto de encontro de artistas e pensadores da cultura, funcionando como uma grande porta para a troca de conhecimento. Um evento que proporciona além do entretenimento cultural, um rico espaço destinado a se pensar e discutir sobre os espaços teatrais e a fruição dos públicos; os desafios contemporâneos de produção teatral e a teatralidade na vida urbana.

Neste sentido, propomos realizar em 2012 uma programação de atividades formativas, englobando workshops, encontros e bate-papos; oficinas de continuidade para os projetos sócios culturais desenvolvidos pela Amém, desde 2000; o fórum de cultura para discutir os caminhos e gargalos da cultura hoje no Brasil e na América Latina e, as mostras artísticas local, nacional e internacional.

O FILO 2012 será realizado de 08 a 30 de junho, ocupando teatros, praças, ruas, parques, espaços alternativos e, principalmente, o imaginário da cidade de Londrina e de todos aqueles que participam desta grande celebração artística.

A 44ª edição do Festival reunirá cerca de 50 companhias entre grupos nacionais, incluindo os locais e internacionais além da programação voltada para as atividades formativas.

Mostra local com grupos de Londrina e região como forma de estimular e valorizar a produção local.

Mostra nacional envolvendo grupos que contribuíram para a história do Festival e do teatro brasileiro.

Mostra internacional com grupos de relevância e que colaborem para o fortalecimento das manifestações artísticas locais e nacionais.

Mostra infantil atividade das mais importante contribui na pesquisa, produção e circulação das artes para a infância e que tem levado cada vez mais as crianças ao teatro.

Atividades formativas aberta ao público geral, com a participação de artistas e diretores convidados discutindo o teatro brasileiro e a contribuição do FILO para a formação de artistas e público.

Projetos socioculturais realizados em diversas comunidades da cidade, envolvendo crianças, jovens, adultos e terceira idade.

A seleção dos espetáculos, tanto do ponto de vista estético e formal quanto da experimentação e conteúdo, tem sido um dos principais diferenciais nesse processo e, a escolha dos grupos participantes é realizada através de uma seleção pública.

Dear Friends,
We are proud to inform you that the 19th International Festival of Theatre Schools, Istropolitana Project ‘12 will take place from 22nd - 27th June 2012 in Bratislava, Slovakia.
Since 1977 the Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava has organised this biennial festival presenting a selection of the best productions created by the students of theatre schools and future professionals in the field of theatre and performing arts from all over the world. During this long and successful history more than 84 schools have taken part in this festival.
The main aim of the project is to show the creative approaches and achievements of young theatremakers in relation to their own knowledge and experience and to enable to compare the methods of theatre work and education in different countries. The Istropolitana Project is a creative encounter of diverse concepts of theatre and performing arts, presented by the youngest generation of artists. Offering a wide variety of themes and forms, the productions should present the very best of what has been produced by different schools in the last period of two years.
Since 2004, Istropolitana has been a competitive festival. An international jury consisting of well- known theatre professionals from different countries (to be confirmed) will award prizes in three categories. The fourth award is presented by the audience.
Please, inform us about your preliminary interest in participating in the Istropolitana Project ‘12 with your school’s production as soon as possible. You can express your interest by replying to: (with c/c to ) or by sending a fax to: +421 2 59303516.
In case you decide to participate, we will provide you further details and the application form via e- mail. The deadline for returning applications together with the video or DVD recordings of relevant performances will be 16.3.2012. The Artistic Board of the Istropolitana Project 2012 will select around 15 performances created by the students in their graduation year.
The festival will provide accommodation for 12 persons of invited schools (including teachers and technical staff). Due to the limited budget of the organiser, travel cost and additional accommodation is at the participants’ expense.
We are looking forward to hearing from you soon and to meeting you and your students at the Istropolitana Project 2012.
Sincerely,
Assoc. Prof. Svetlana Waradzinová Director of the Festival
Ludmila Kruzliaková Communication Officer Project team Istropolitana Project `12
Peter Mikulík, MA Dean of the Theatre Faculty

Thank you for your interest in the ITs festival Amsterdam! In this letter you’ll find the details of the festival 2010 and the way to apply for participation. If you have any questions after reading this document and the F.A.Q. online, please feel free to contact the international coordinator of the ITs festival at or by phone 0031-(0)20-5305562.
What is ITs Festival Amsterdam?
The ITs Festival Amsterdam is the biggest European festival where you can scout over 200 theatre talents in more than 60 unique productions. The artistic directors of the ITs festival are Theu Boermans (theatre) and Tim Persent (dance).
ITs is a wonderful opportunity to catch a glimpse of how the performing arts will look in the coming years. Already 22 editions, at the end of June, the latest crop of performing artists yearly flood the multi-cultural city of Amsterdam. During these nine festival days, students and professionals come together to see the new graduates make their first appearance on a professional stage. Alongside the productions, the festival program is filled with inspiring debates, workshops and talk shows, ending every day with the famous ITs after party.
The performances represent specifically those academies that train the students to become theatre practitioners (i.e. actors, dancers) and/or theatre makers (i.e. directors, choreographers) and presents the following theatre disciplines: drama, cabaret, mime, musical theatre, opera, modern dance, classical ballet and jazz dance.
ITs’ main objective is to bridge a gap between the educational school years and the professional world. To achieve this boost to the careers of young talent, ITs invites not only performing artists to show their work at the festival, but also invites numerous international scouts, impresarios, directors, programmers and other professionals to come watch, discuss, works, eat and party together with this new crop of talent. ITs is the breading ground to start an international career!
This year’s festival will be held from Tuesday 21st to Wednesday 28th of June 2012.
Who can participate?
1. You are a graduate student of an accredited theatre and dance academy or you are one year out of the academy and apply with your graduating performance.
2. You are trained to become a theatre practitioner (i.e. actor, dancer) or theatre maker (i.e. director, choreographer)
3. You can pay for your own travel between your home country and the ITs Festival Amsterdam
You CANNOT apply when:
1. You are a performing arts professional who has been graduated more than a year 2. You study something else other then performing arts and practice theatre on the side.
This also includes university students who practice theatre with a theatre group, but
who are not becoming professional artists after they graduate. 3. You’re an amateur or an amateur group
What kind of performances are we looking for?
ITs programmes productions that are of high quality, innovative and strongly performed. As we curate a complete international programme we are especially looking for productions that complement our
Dutch programming in a their artistic view, the concept or the implementation. We programme the following kind of performances:
1. Group graduate performances - Theatre The ITs Festival programmes group graduate performances initiated by the school and created by or in co-operation with established theatre directors. Maximum length is 2 hours.
2. Group graduate performances - Dance The ITs Festival programmes group graduate dance performances which usually consist of several choreographies. The performances are initiated by the school and are created by or in co-operation with established choreographers. The maximum length of a performance in this category is 50 to 60 minutes.
3. Directing performances – theatre The ITs Festival programmes performances from graduating directors and/or theatre makers. The production is applicable for presentation at the festival if the following conditions apply: the student has worked with (semi)-professional actors, he or she is not a part of the actors ensemble and the student graduates with the specific goal of becoming a director. Maximum length is 2 hours.
4. Students’ work – performance The ITs Festival programmes work (within the discipline theatre) created by (3rd and) 4th year students from the acting schools and theatre making schools. This can include performances in which the director takes part in the production as well as directs it. The maximum length of a performance in this category is 30 to 40 minutes.
What are the conditions?
1. Your academy is financially responsible for the production of the performance. This includes copyrights, transportation costs, translation costs, technical support and other production related costs.
2. You are responsible to bring your own décor and props, but ITs can assist you if you have difficulties with getting those to the Netherlands.
3. You are responsible to bring a technician that knows your performance well to assist you. 4. The ITs Festival is financially responsible for a professional presentation of the performances
at the festival. This includes rent of the venue, technical support at the venue and ticket
service. 5. The ITs Festival provides the general publicity of the festival. The participant is responsible for
providing the ITs Festival with correct information on the performance in time. 6. The ITs Festival provides participants from abroad accommodation and food for a maximum of
two nights.
Please take notice that ITs does NOT cover your travel costs and doesn’t provide a fee!!!!

During a whole week of creative interaction, Theater Makers from different parts of the world will have the opportunity to share and get acquainted with new working methods and ideas, regarding the following three sectors: Acting, Movement and Voice.


The festival’s program is the following:



Sunday June 24th
Arrival day


Monday June 25th – Friday June 29th


11.00-14.00 Workshops


14.00-15.00 Lunch break


15.00-18.00 Workshops


18.00-18.30 coffee break


18.30 -19.30 Discussion & Presentation


Saturday June 30th
Excursion to Epidaurus


Sunday July 1st Departure day


In.F.o.Ma.T.’s preparation plan will be completed in two phases:



• The first phase - completed by March 31st 2012 - regards the INVITATION for TEACHERS. Teachers are considered all acting, movement and voice teachers. Their response will finalize the festival’s syllabus which will be announced no later than April 30th 2012.

• The second phase - which will be completed by June 20th 2012 - regards the INVITATION for PARTICIPANTS. Participants are considered all those interested in attending the festival’s workshops.



English will be the official language of the festival.





INVITATION for TEACHERS



Theater of Changes invites acting, movement and voice teachers to take part in the 8th International Festival of Making Theater (In.F.o.Ma.T.) which will be held in Athens, Greece, June 24th - July 1st 2012, at the Theater of Changes, 19a, Tritis Septemvriou str, 104 32, Athens, Greece.



The selected teachers will have the opportunity to present their work three times to a different group of participants each time, over a three-hour workshop. Furthermore, teachers - in their turn - will be able to witness and keep themselves updated with other teachers' methods and working techniques.



The selection will be completed in three phases:


a) All teachers should express their interest by sending an
email to with all the necessary information (short CV, workshop
description, max 50 words).

b) Agreeing with the terms and conditions that will be emailed
back, teachers should send the official Application Form no later than March 31st 2012.

c) Having sent the official Application Form, the selected
teachers will receive the final confirmation of their participation at
the Festival.

Our international festival is traditionally a competitive meeting of youth and adult amateur theatre of high artistic quality of experimental attitude and strong audience appeal. Participation can mean also new inspiration for the future works of the companies too.
All kinds of performance styles (comedy, dance, physical etc.) are welcome if they meet these requirements and played from 2010. Each performance is discussed and evaluated by the jury in an open professional debate with all festival participants. The jury is a composition of the most prestigious Hungarian theatre professionals who are open to the amateur theatre world.
Interested groups can apply directly to the festival organising committee with supporting letter (recommendation) from their respective national centres of the International Amateur Theatre Association (aita/iata) no later than 15th March 2012.
The application should contain a detailed introduction of the theatre, an introduction to the performance, a video or DVD recording of the performance and the recommendation of the national centre concerned. All participants, domestic and foreign ones are selected by the Artistic Director of the festival considering all the above mentioned criteria. Decision will be mailed by 1st May 2012.
The organisers can accommodate groups of maximum 15 persons with a performance no longer than 90 minutes. If the show is presented in a small space (with no more than 100 spectators) it might be performed twice during the festival.
The travel and transportation as well the hostel and board costs must be covered by the participants themselves. The organisers would love to try to contribute the participating groups with accommodation expenses in the measure of future application results. Surely appropriate rehearsing time on stage with professional technical assistance and free access to all the events during the whole festival (performances, workshops, concerts, club events etc.).
International observers are also welcome (festival directors, cultural exchange managers etc.)

Each year the performances at Ko are curated on a theme that we think will entertain, provoke and inspire our audiences! In 2012 we’re investigating aging, a process that evokes a gamut of feelings – from trepidation to celebration. The shows are by a diverse group of artists who are coming to us from San Francisco; NYC; New Jersey; Portland, OR; Putney, VT/El Salvador – & right here in Amherst. All original works, created by the people who perform them & their teams of collaborators.

Many audience members enrich their experience at Ko by staying for the discussions that follow every performance. We use the show as a lens to help us discuss our season theme. The discussion is yes, artist/audience — but here in Amherst, famous for being the town “where only the ‘h’ is silent” — post-shows quickly become opportunities for community dialogue. There are other special events & ways for you to participate.