Theatertreffen in Berlin, considered to be the most important presentation platform of German-language theatre, is calling for applications from young and emerging theatre practitioners for the 2027 edition, from 6 to 23 May.
The International Forum’s programme is based on the following pillars:
- Attending the performances invited to the 2027 Theatertreffen and participating in the framing programme
- Taking part in intensive workshops with artists on performing arts practices
- Engaging in artist talks related to Theatertreffen
- Discussions with the festival director and members of the Theatertreffen-jury
- Excursions and opportunities to see performances in Berlin outside the frame of Theatertreffen
- The International Forum 2027 will mostly take place at Uferstudios.
This Open Call for the International Forum is addressed at theatre practitioners at the beginning of their artistic practice who have already gathered some professional experience. They may be from all disciplines of the performing arts, especially from the fields of directing, acting, set and costume design, dramaturgy, text, music, video, performance, choreography and theatre education. Applicants should have around five years of artistic professional experience and be between around 25 to 35 years of age.
The scholarship includes all costs for participation in the programme:
- Tickets for productions and events
- Travel expenses
- Expenses for travel within Berlin on public transport
- Accommodation
- Catering / per diem
- Travel and health insurance for fellows, funded by the Goethe-Institut
- Visa fees for fellows, funded by the Goethe-Institut
