Creative Forum for Independent Theatre Groups (Europe-Mediterranean)
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| Country and Region | Egypt — Alexandria |
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| Type of Festival | Drama |
| Location of Festival | Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt |
| Festival Address Information | International Association for Creation and Training (I-act) |
| Festival Description | The Creative Forum for Independent Theatre Groups (Europe-Mediterranean) is an artistic, cultural phenomenon taking place in the ancient city of Alexandria. One of the major axes in the Forum is the concept of anti-festival—for the Forum is a space for artists, a space in which there is no place for politicians and formalities. Publications Programme held during the Forum ”First Time”: In every human experience there is a first time and in every playwright’s experience there is also a first time, when his/her imaginary and spiritual creation is incarnated into a perfectly written product in reality. When the self is circulated between the people’s hands, library shelves and window-shops, it still carries the essence of the first time with all its magic, ambiguity, meaning of uniqueness and discovery, and pure spiritual rapture. From the core of these meanings comes the title of our publication programme for this year, that aims at translating and publishing a collection of one-act plays. Through this bilingual project, of which one party is played by a group of European languages and the other by the Arabic language, we aspire to introduce the Arab theatre artist to the creativity of others, and at the same time, preserve the genius of the mother-tongue in which the original text was written. Through this programme of publications, the theatre texts will reflect the richness of life experiences and Man’s desire to overcome a stronger reality in an era that can be only described as an era of fear. International Classroom for Theatre Students “Theatre Channels”: This programme aims at building a specialized classroom made up of 20 theatre students coming from Europe, the Mediterranean and the region. The classroom runs for 10 days, 5 hours a day. During that time, students will be exposed to various educational experiences of various trainers coming from different countries in all the fields of theatre, such as acting, directing, producing, stagecraft, criticism. This creative programme is, consequently, an opportunity of dialogue, exchange of experiences between young generation and building future joint projects. In addition, it sets up the atmosphere for a multi-cultural world. For more information about these programs and the application information see below and visit http://www.iact-eg.org/. |
| Festival Dates | February 1 - 10, 2009 |
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Practical Info:
Participants information:
- Group size
- The Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA) will cover a theatre group of maximum 6 persons. Any additional participants will have to cover their own expenses; however, the Library can book their hotel rooms with a special rate and provide them with free tickets to attend the Forum along with the guests’ special privileges.
- Costs
- The organizers will pay accommodation on “bed and breakfast” basis and a per diem of 100 Egyptian pounds for a maximum of 10 days. Local transportation (from and to the airport) will be provided for the participants according to flight schedules. Air tickets and Fees should be arranged by the participants.
- Languages
- Arabic and English are the working languages. One of those languages should be spoken fluently, otherwise at least one person with an adequate language command should be present. Please notice that it is preferable to have performances in English for the wordy plays. If this is not available, please send a translated synopsis of the work.
- Insurance
- The Forum covers NO insurance.
- Videotape
- A video recording/ CD/ DVD of the suggested performance MUST be sent so that the jury can decide the accepted performances. Theatre groups are encouraged to send any additional relevant material, such as photos, press criticism, etc. The material, including videotapes, is not returnable.
- Guests (non-Egyptians living abroad)
- Guests who would like to attend the Forum will have to cover their own expenses. However, the Library can book their hotel rooms with a special rate and provide them with free tickets to attend the Forum along with the guests’ special privileges.
- International Visitors (curators, festival organisers, producers, programme officers, funders, and others)
- They are invited to apply (for 1 person) through the attached form to come and attend the Forum. The Library will cover their hotel accommodation on bed and breakfast basis and EGP 100 per diem for a maximum of 10 days. Local transportation (from and to the airport) will be provided for the participants according to flight schedules.
- The deadline for sending material is October 20, 2008. Final results will be announced no later than November 10, 2008. Chosen groups will be asked to sign an agreement.
- Please send your application and material by October 20, 2008 to the following address
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina – Arts Center
El-Shatby- Alexandria- Egypt 21526
Attention: Mahmoud Aboudoma (Arts Center Consultant)
I-ACT Phone/fax: (+2) 03 429 7154
Emails: aboudoma@iact-eg.org, or
nada@iact-eg.org
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina – Arts Center
Participant’s information 2009:
- Dates—February 1-10, 2009 After five editions (from 2004 to 2008), the Creative Forum for Independent Theatre Groups (Europe- Mediterranean) is still going on, but with a new aura in which transformation in quality and integration between its various programmes are highlighted. Since its first edition, the Forum has been an artistic, cultural phenomenon which takes place in the ancient city of Alexandria. One of its major axes is the concept of anti-festival, for the Forum is a space for artists, a space in which there is no place for formalities. This Forum is our means to highlight and confirm the importance of cultural diversity, knowledge exchange, and the essential role both play in the continuation of life itself, on social, political, educational and creative levels. The Forum has always aimed at achieving an interdisciplinary approach in which creativity, education, dialogue, achieved through the following axes
- Performances
- Educational programmes
- Dialogue programmes
- Publication programmes
- For more information please visit http://www.iact-eg.org
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