Recently I had the chance to watch a film and a performance, and these both impressed me very much. They provided me with a lot of food for thought on the role of the arts and life as an artist. These works are not actually related to TYA, though I think they tell me a lot about TYA indirectly, because they are all about terrible situations in which the disadvantaged, such as children, are firstly influenced and then abused. One is the well-known documentary film titled “The Salt of the Earth”, which portrays the life and art of the Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado. With his vivid camera angles he has been exposing the horrible conditions of famine and the refugee situation in Africa and South America. When he felt utterly helpless as an artist or a human being after confronting these disastrous scenes over many years, he went back to his home town and started to plant trees on land which had already been destroyed. He finally turned that wasteland into a forest. It really looked like a miracle. He said he was healed by the land and the earth. The other is the multidisciplinary performance “Guayabo” by a UK-based Venezuelan emerging artist. It deals with the current situation of her devastated home country, and she shares her acute feelings about her country and prays for safety of her family with the audience, encouraging understanding and participation through various methods of communication such as video clips and an interactive messaging service during the show. Maybe this is the only thing she could do for her family and her country as an artist. To be honest, these days I’ve frequently frowned upon the fact that the Korean arts are becoming more and more money-driven. I’ve got a bit bored of so-called ‘well-made dramas’ or shiny works of art which sometimes make me murmur, “So, what?” Also I’ve felt tired of and sometimes powerless about the red tape and inherent bureaucracy throughout the actual cultural policies of my country. Those things have made me feel down and kept me suspecting the role of arts and artists. How could we, arts professionals, tackle problematic things like the cut-throat competition between South Korean teenagers, or child poverty under the dictatorship in North Korea? How can the arts improve the situation in Venezuela and what about refugees in Europe? Climate change? Are we really confronting what’s happening now? I think the master photographer and the young artist might give an on-going answer to these questions. There could also be more answers. I am anxious to see my friends and colleagues to talk deeply about these things in Kristiansand, or anywhere else we may meet. See you there! Leer en español >>> / Lire en français >>> |
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 | | | | ASSITEJ Japan / ASSITEJ International | | | | Call for submissions 2020 ASSITEJ Magazine | | | You are invited to send in submissions for our annual visual magazine, published in English and in Japanese, at the occasion of the World Congress in Tokyo. Articles should address the theme Towards the Unknown — Beginning the Journey from numerous artistic perspectives: - How would you start your journey as artists?
- How do we see the journey of the audience towards the unknown?
- Are there examples of TYA that have begun their journey towards the future, and if so how? For better or for worse?
⏰ Deadline: 31 October 2019 Leer en español >>> / Lire en français >>> Send us your submissions! |
 | | | | ASSITEJ Norway / ASSITEJ International | | | | The Artistic Gathering is fast approaching! | | | Are you counting down to the Artistic Gathering? We sure are! We recommend to find accommodation and book your trip as soon as possible!
Can't stay the whole week? Join us for the weekend for just NOK 800 (€83). This offer gives you access to 12 shows and the professional programme Thursday 5 – Saturday 7 Sept. Choose FESTIVALPASS STUDENT when buying your festival pass, to take advantage of this offer! 🌍 Kristiansand, NOR
🗓 2 – 7 September 2019 Get your tickets |
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 | | | | ASSITEJ Japan / ASSITEJ International | | | | Call for Proposals: Professional Programme at the ASSITEJ World Congress 2020 | | | The 20th ASSITEJ World Congress “Towards the Unknown – Beginning the Journey” & MIRAI Festival is looking for your proposals for workshops, practical demonstrations, presentations, seminars, and symposia to be conducted under our main mission theme of the event, “All Our Futures: Children and Culture". Read more >> / Leer en español >> / Lire en français >> ⏰ Deadline: 31 July 2019
🌏 Tokyo, JPN
🗓 14 – 24 May 2020 |
 | | | | ASSITEJ International | | | | Produce the ASSITEJ World Theatre Day Video 2020! | | | Each year ASSITEJ commissions a short promotional film for the World Day of Theatre for Children & Young People. It is published on our website and social media channels. The film is produced by a different member country from around the world each year – highlighting the diversity of our membership and our global reach.
We are now calling for national centres that wish to produce the video for 2020! Read more >> / Lire en français >> / Leer en español >> ⏰ Deadline: 1 October 2019
🌎 National centres worldwide
🗓 20 March 2020
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| Opportunities |  | | | Discover various open calls concerning TYA! |
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 | | | | Call for Performances: International Theatre Festival for Children & Young Adults |  | ASSITEJ Iran The International Relation Department of Dramatic Arts Center of Iran is calling for productions for the 26th International Theatre Festival for Children & Young Adults in Hamedan. ⏰ Deadline: 1 October 2019
🌏 Hamedan, IRN
🗓 10 – 15 November 2019
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 | | | | Open Call: Naj Naj Naj |  | ASSITEJ Croatia The City Theatre Žar Ptica invites all professional children theatres to submit applications for the International Naj, Naj, Naj Festival. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, this theatrical event for children will be addressing the growing problem of bullying among children. ⏰ Deadline: 20 September 2019
🌍 Zagreb, HRV
🗓 26 February – 1 March 2020 More info >>> |
 | | | | Open Call: Kininso International Festival of Theatre |  | ASSITEJ NIgeria The Kininso International Festival of Theatre is poised at strengthening and creating awareness on the nature of children and early years in Nigeria. They are seeking performances, dedicated to young audiences. ⏰ Deadline: 31 August 2019
🌍 Lagos, NGA
🗓 12 – 18 November 2019 More info >>> |
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 | | | | Next Generation / Malta | | | | Call for Intern: ŻiguŻajg Festival | | | ASSITEJ supports Next Generation Placements to provide younger theatre artists, producers and administrators with an individual opportunity for international mobility. ŻiguŻajg Festival in Malta is now looking for motivated individuals with some experience and/or interest in festival/arts management and/or work with young audiences – who are comfortable in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. ⏰ Deadline: 31 August 2019
🌍 Valletta, MLT
🗓 Oct - Nov 2019 (flexible) Read more >>> |
 | | | | Creative Europe | | | | i-Portunus: Third call opens August 14th | | | i-Portunus is a pilot project that will test different approaches to supporting short-term mobility of artists and culture professionals between European countries. The third call will open on August 14th! Mobilities must be between 15 and 60 days and their objective must be either an international collaboration, a production-oriented residency or professional development. ⏰ Deadline: 5 September 2019
🌍 Creative Europe countries*
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| TYA News from around the world |
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 | | | | ASSITEJ Estonia | | | | Estonian delegation in Norway | | | The board of ASSITEJ Estonia is expecting that 13 (of 29) members will be participating during the ASSITEJ Artistic Gathering in Kristiansand! Kuressaare City Theatre will be performing the puppet show “Persona” and Aita Vaher will hold a Free Voice Impro workshop.
They are looking forward to meeting their international colleagues in Norway! |
 | | | | ASSITEJ Italy | | | | TEEN Ambassadors @ ASSITEJ Artistic Gathering 2019 | | | TEEN Ambassadors across Europe are hosting 2 events during the ASSITEJ Artistic Gathering! They are open to all delegates and will take place as part of the Nordic Venue's programme. – 3 Sept: TEEN Kitchen Table - discussion moderated and lead by Teenage Ambassadors – 4 Sept: Co-Programming Workshop - WIP-methodology aiming to establish consensus between teenagers, programmers, & teachers.
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| ASSITEJ Spain / Young Dance Network | | | | Spain celebrated the First International Dance Congress for Young Audiences | | | The 1st International Dance Congress for Young Audiences took place in the Spanish city of Granada from the 5th to the 7th of July. Organized by ASSITEJ Spain and Young Dance Network, the event was a meeting point for professionals from various countries around the world. Connections and contacts have been established between professionals. Read more >>> / Leer en español >>> |
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| Upcoming Festivals |  | | |
Check out the upcoming festivals in the ASSITEJ network and beyond! |
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 | | | | Artistic Gathering 2019 |  | ASSITEJ Norway / ASSITEJ International We hope to meet you in Kristiansand in September! You can now start planning, with the day-by-day program. Discover the Nordic venue, in addition to a packed program at the Main Venue, and a professional program with seminars and workshops! 🌍 Kristiansand, NOR
🗓 2 - 7 September 2019
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 | | | | SEGNI New Generations Festival |  | ASSITEJ Italy Segni d'infanzia invites you to the 14th edition of SEGNI New Generations Festival.
A unique event in Italy, an international festival of theatre and art addressed to the young generations from 18 months to 18 years and to the world of schools and families. Over 300 events in 9 days in Mantua’s – UNESCO World Heritage Site – most beautiful locations. 🌍 Mantua, ITA
🗓 26 October – 3 November 2019
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 | | | | Different Stages International: Scotland’s New Writing Symposium |  | ASSITEJ UK A must-attend free event for theatre professionals passionate about new writing on the international stage.
Join round table discussions and listen to keynote speaker David Greig addressing the importance of international collaboration. 🌍 Edinburgh, GBR + LIVESTREAM
🗓 9 August 2019 Read more >>> |
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| Article Section | | | | Knowledge - Experiences - Reflections |
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| Staying with the Trouble | | | by Arno Kleinofen The educational mission (so massively influencing German theater art) failed, the rebellion of the young generation has left theaters and schools, is on the streets again (at Fridays for Future; with the glamour of a rebelling youth), or giving themselves over to GRYME rhythms and words, witnessing the overall brainfuck experience of a broken world, broken neighborhood, scattered families. Those very young Gryme artists are rapping in a speedy furor an apparently suicidal monologue. There is a new dimension of rigorousness in a new youth movement, claiming: Future Now, (not Paradise Now, as we once demanded). |
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