The Italian Centre of the International Theatre Institute UNESCO, in collaboration with cultural organisations in Cyprus, Romania, Georgia, and Italy, invites emerging theatre artists from Creative Europe participant countries to apply for Eco-Arts Labs. These workshops focus on site-specific performances in natural settings, blending nature, arts, and technology.
Deadline for proposals: January 10, 2025
Lab Dates and Locations:
Sfântu Gheorghe, Romania: February 18–20, 2025
Nicosia, Cyprus: February 23–25, 2025
Tbilisi, Georgia: February 28–March 2, 2025
Lecce, Italy: March 12–14, 2025
Organizer: Italian Centre of the International Theatre Institute UNESCO, in collaboration with Cyprus Centre of the International Theatre Institute (Cyprus), Uniunea Teatrală din România - UNITER (Romania), Human Development and Culture International School - HDACIS (Georgia) and Augmented and Virtual Reality Lab of the Department of Engineering for Innovation of University of Salento (Italy)
Who is it for: Emerging theatre artists from Creative Europe countries
Apply here
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About the Eco-Arts Labs
As part of the European project “NAT – Nature, Arts, Technologies”, supported by the Creative Europe program, the Eco-Arts Labs provide intensive training in theatrical techniques for site-specific performances in natural settings. Under the guidance of Artistic Director Fabio Tolledi, participants will enhance their professional skills through physical theatrical training and an exploration of texts by Marguerite Duras.
This initiative also fosters international collaboration, with select participants invited to Eco-Arts Residencies in Cyprus, Romania, and Italy.
What to Expect
The lab is practical and has as a central aspect the physical theatrical training as the basis for the performer's preparation. From breath to body, from gesture to voice, from voice to choir, along a very punctual work on stage presence: a very intense full immersion workshop with multiple voices, with an international character. This experience will provide the artists with important materials that can contribute to evolve their professional performative skills and to enhance new international collaborations. At the heart of the artistic work there will be some selected texts of the French writer Marguerite Duras, in particular "The malady of death", "The pain", "The lover".
The selected performers will have the opportunity to participate in one of these special workshops which is not only aimed at training and exchanging know-how but also to invite some of the selected performers to participate in Eco-arts Residencies in Cyprus, Romania and Italy.
How to Apply
Submit the following documents in English to nat.euproject@gmail.com:
- Updated CV with photo, phone number, and email.
- Motivation letter specifying your expectations from the lab.
Important Notes
Participation is free, but travel, accommodation, and food costs are not covered.
A good command of English is required.
For additional details, contact nat.euproject@gmail.com.
To read more and apply, visit the project's open call PDF document and website.
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