MITF 2024 is open for all type of theatre performances including theatre for young audience, theatre for adults, mono drama, sensory theatre, mimes, contemporary, etc. Priority will be given to the non-verbal or plays in English language which also rely on creative innovative solutions. Terms and conditions for participations are mentioned in application form. Deadline for submitting online application is 30 October 2023. You can apply at https://forms.gle/vmbGz8FEV2YqGAyD8 .

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MITF 2024 is open for all type of theatre performances including Theatre for young audience, Theatre for adults, Mono drama, sensory theatre, Mimes, Contemporary etc. Priority will be given to the Non-verbal or plays in English language which also rely on creative innovative solutions. Terms and conditions for participations are mentioned in application form.

Deadline for submitting online application is 30 October 2023

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Ashgar Nadeem Syed, a well acclaimed writer of Pakistan, through his session “Modern Theatre and its Challenges in Pakistan” highlighted how theatre in Pakistan got modernized by throwing the light on a glimpse from the past. One of his keynotes was that all those who are still connected with their past, will be the future otherwise there is no future.  Another session by well acclaimed theatre director, Huma Safdar shared the art of making theatre specially focused on the importance of Punjabi folk , Sufism and its contribution toward the evolution of today’s theatre in this era. She shared the kalam of baba Bullah shah with the participants and it was thoroughly enjoyed by all participants. Bina Jawwad, an important dance performer in Pakistan, introduced Kathak dance to all international and local participants of the residency. Her session was focused on progress through self-belief. 

These theatre makers produced three short theatre plays named Deadtime, A Colorful Night, and Dun Dun Duna Dun, on 17th of February at Aangun Center for Learning and Culture and on 18th at Kinnaird Collage for Women Lahore.

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Location: Lahore, Pakistan

Date: 8 – 18 February 2023

Application Deadline: 31^st OCT, 2022

(Applications will be processed and successful candidates will be announced on rolling basis, please do not wait for the deadline to apply.)

Details and Online Application

Report 2nd Next Generation Residency Program

Report 1st Next Generation Residency Program

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If you are an emerging artist, storyteller or theatre-maker with an interest in TYA; this is the opportunity for you to learn, work and collaborate with artists

15 artists from Pakistan and 15 international young theatre makers will work for 11 days to learn from each other and co-create short performances

Location: Lahore, Pakistan

Date: 8 – 18 February 2023

Application Deadline: 30 September, 2022

(Applications will be processed and successful candidates will be announced on a rolling basis, please do not wait for the deadline to apply.)

Details and Online Application: https://assitejpakistan.org/next-generation-program/

Report 2nd Next Generation Residency Program: https://assitejpakistan.org/report-2nd-ng-program-2019/

Report 1st Next Generation Residency Program: https://assitejpakistan.org/…/report-next-generation…/

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In the online edition of 3rd Next Generation Program hosted by ASSITEJ Pakistan, 19 artists from 9 countries including Germany, USA, Sri Lanka, Russia, Australia, Namibia, Iran, Philippine and Pakistan participated virtually from 13 to 15 November, 2020. This online residency program engaged selected participants of 2020 NG and invited alumni from previous two years hosted in Pakistan. 

This edition consisted of individual presentations from participants, collaborative performance making and live public showcases. Three showcase virtual performances were designed, rehearsed and performed on the last date, 15th November 2020. Presentations from the participants and discussion sessions were broadcasted live.  

Three final showcase performances including “Finding”, “Fragments” and “It’s a New World” were also broadcasted live. Final showcase performances enthralled the viewers and very positive response received through social media. 

Discussions were also part of the program on topics such as performing arts in digital space, opportunities and challenges, collaborations and future and how TYA can work on the new normal. 

There was an open exchange of ideas and reviews, which added to everyone’s knowledge and exposure. The online Residency Project, despite all hurdles faced was a huge success.

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ASSITEJ Pakistan announces call for applications for Online – Next Generation Program 2020.

ASSITEJ Pakistan has been running Next Generation, a theater residency program of ASSITEJ International since past two years. We hosted two NGs in the past. We had planned 3rd NG in 2020, but had to call off last minute due to Covid-19 outbreak.

We are announcing an Online Next Generation Program for 2020. We will bring emerging artists together to share, exchange, learn and present. The program will have a virtual showcase of projects and works, online discussion sessions, development of collaborative performances and online performance showcase.

The online program already has selection in place of 2020 NG participants + alumni from the previous two NGs hosted in Pakistan. We have limited seats available for new participants.

Date: 13-14-15 November 2020
Place: Online (with private and public sessions)

Application Deadline: 30 September, 2020
(Applications will be processed and successful candidates will be announced on a rolling basis, please do not wait for the deadline to apply.)

Eligibility:
Emerging artist aged 18-35 with a passion for storytelling and theatre-making along with a track record of making a significant impact in your community or country

Open for International and Pakistani applicants

Find all details online:
https://assitejpakistan.org/next-generation-program

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Organized by ASSITEJ Pakistan and Theatre I Entertainment Trust India 

The current pandemic has shaped various challenges for theater for young audiences. TYA being already marginalized, relatively small and challenging to produce, the current situation has made it more difficult. From our basic needs to adequate resources to create art, we need to understand challenges, think collectively and find solutions for the new normal of the world of children and young people. 

ASSITEJ Pakistan and Theatre I-Entertainment Trust India organized a three days online TYA Forum about current pandemic and future from 5th to 7th June 2020. The forum was focused on starting conversations, on questions such as how the pandemic has affected performing arts and theatre for young audiences, country updates for mutual learning, ways for artists to deal with it and any initiatives and project models that can be adopted. This three days TYA Forum was led by seasoned artists and arts managers from 6 Asian countries including speakers Bina Jawwad (Pakistan), Ruchira Das (India), Sue Giles(Australia), Evgenia Startseva(Kazakhstan), Kim Seok hong(South Korea) and Monoovash Rahimian (Iran). These forum were moderated by Shoaib Iqbal (President, Assitej Pakistan) and Imran Khan (Artistic Director, Theatre I-Entertainment Trust India). 

The forum had 230 attendances in 4 sessions, by 50 participants from 17 countries. 

The conversations happened around key topics that include: digital as the new space, online safety and child protection, new protocols and sharing with other artists, masterclasses and exchange, creating virtual spaces which can exist for young theatre artists, looking into non-conventional spaces for performances that comply with Covid-19 SOPs, using lockdown as an opportunity to focus on innovation, change in production and consumption of art, festivals and the new language of audience engagement and digital as a new space for storytelling. 

The detailed report of the forum is available here: Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) Forum

ASSITEJ Pakistan opens membership 

After three years to establish the foundations of ASSITEJ Pakistan as national, Assitej Pakistan opens its door for Pakistan based cultural organizations, collages, schools, universities and individuals to get membership under the rules and regulations of ASSITEJ International. 

For membership details, Please visit; https://assitejpakistan.org/membership/

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ASSITEJ Pakistan announces open call for applications for its 3^rd Next Generation Program, to be held from 26^thMarch to 4^th April in Lahore, Pakistan.

Next Generation brings about 30 artists each year together, 15 from Pakistan and 15 international young theatre makers for one week to learn from each other and co-create short performances.

How to apply

Find all details online

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