The National Theatre of Greece is launching a new outreach and cultural exchange programme aimed at emerging theatre artists based in Europe (writers, directors, dramaturgs) with the aim of promoting mobility and nurturing the new generation of theatre artists.

In addition to an open call for European creators to come to Athens, the NTG is inviting artists active in the field of theatre (as writers, directors, and dramaturgs) who would like to participate in the artistic residency programme in European theatres.

Three guest artists will have the opportunity to join a major theatre organisation, to work with its staff, and to familiarise themselves with the way the theatre works, with current artistic trends, and with the cultural life of the host city, in order to broaden their theoretical knowledge and practical experience.

The programme is aimed at playwrights, directors and dramaturgs up to 39 years old based in Greece.

The duration of the artistic residency is 75 days and can be divided into two periods (if necessary) between March and July 2024.

The National Theatre of Greece covers:

• Travel expenses between the participant’s country of residence and the country of the host theatre
• Accommodation and food for the period of the residency
• Artistic fee for possible running of a workshop

We stress that this initiative does not offer a paid position in the participating theatres, and that participants will be required to arrange their own personal health insurance during their stay in the host country.

In order to apply, please send the necessary documents in English to interdept@n-t.gr, attached to an email.

1. CV and artistic portfolio (in a pdf file)
2. A short letter explaining why you would like to take part in the programme
3. Your preferred organisation

Optionally, you may also send videos (links) with samples of your work.

Only online applications will be accepted.

 

Specialities
Playwrights, Directors, Dramaturgs

Number of participants
3

Deadline for submission of applications
10 February 2024, 0:00 EET

Duration
75 days, which may be divided – if necessary – into two periods between March and July 2024

Working language
English

1) Teatro Stabile Veneto - Italy
https://www.teatrostabileveneto.it/
Position: Director or Dramaturg
Period: April-July
Participation in the Academy: https://accademiacarlogoldoni.teatrostabileveneto.it/

2) State Small Theatre of Vilnius - Lithuania 
https://www.europeantheatre.eu/member/state-small-theatre-of-vilnius
Position: Director
Period: May-June

3) Kardjali Theatre - Bulgaria 
https://www.dktdimov.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=22
Position: Director
Period: April-June

4) State Siauliai Drama Theatre - Lithuania 
www.vsdt.lt
Position: Writer or Director
Period:  March-June

5) National Theatre Marin Sorescu – Romania
https://tncms.ro/en/
Position: Dramaturg
Period: May-July
at the International Shakespeare Festival and Theatre Networking Talents

6) Maribor Theatre Festival – Slovenia
https://www.borstnikovo.si/en/
Position: Dramaturg
Period: May-June

 

Selection:
Participants in the initiative will be selected by the host organisations.
The personal data of interested parties will remain confidential.

Announcement of results
20 February 2024, 1:00:00 p.m.

 

The results of the assessment of the applications will be announced to all interested parties who have applied under this open call/invitation.

Please note that the National Theatre of Greece is not obliged to accept any of the applications submitted by interested parties under this open call/invitation, following the necessary validation. Acceptance of an application and the drawing-up of a contract is at the discretion of the National Theatre of Greece, exercised as and when it is deemed necessary for the proper execution of the above project.

 

The “National Theatre of Greece Outreach Initiatives” (code ΟΠΣ ΤΑ 5167037) is implemented in the framework of the “Greece 2.0” National Recovery and Resilience Plan with funding from the European Union (NextGenerationEU).

Latest updated: 20/02/2024