FRATZ International: Encounters - Symposium - Festival for the Very Young is calling for applications of productions for children aged 0-6, to take place in Berlin 9-15 October 2026.
The productions are recommended for children at least as young as 3+. It could also be productions recommended for children as young as 3 months, 6 months, 1 year or 2 years old. Productions for children 4 years and older do not fit the profile of the festival.
The production should have premiered between 30 September 2023 and 15 October 2025. It should be available for 2-4 performances between 9-15 October 2026 by arrangement. A video recording is required in order to participate.
FRATZ 2026 focuses on sustainability in implementing the festival. Therefore, the festival management will try to keep aspects of the programme sustainable, such as travel and transport routes. When possible, travel to and from the festival will be by train or car. Where longer flights are unavoidable, they will support the arrangement of further guest performances by other organisers/festivals before or after FRATZ International.
The festival offers:
- Presentation at one or more Berlin venue(s)
- Promotion of the programme to national and international organisers and curators
- A supporting programme with opportunities for exchange, professional discourse and workshops
- Fees to be negotiated, based on current recommended pay rates in the Federal Republic of Germany
- Accommodation and travel/transport costs, as well as per diems or meals
