For the 6th edition of the festival, we would like to invite colleagues, artists, facilitators and anyone who finds interest in inclusive work in TYA, to come to our festival.

Safe Place Festival is an opportunity to engage live in the field of inclusive theatre and to immerse and explore this incredible growing field.

We offer free entrance to the shows, professional encounters and daily discussions and reflections during the festival, introducing the unique approach of Safe Place.

The festival will take place in Tel- Aviv, Israel, between 24 – 26 April 2024. It will showcase both local and international relaxed performances, sensory and immersive theatre, workshops, professional panels and original artistic content created especially for the festival (programme will be published in March 2024).

*We do not cover any costs for the visit; if needed, we can happily help with an official letter of invitation that may assist you with funds.

Please let us know if you would like to come or share with us any questions! You can write to Sharon at safeplacesharon@gmail.com

See you soon!

Sharon Gavrielov – Artistic director

Alterman Barnea – General manager

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Festival Details:

• Dates: April 23rd-26th, 2024
• Location: Tel Aviv, Israel

Requirements:

• Shows should be designed with the specific needs of a neurodivergent audience in mind, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility.
• Performances should be sensory, relaxed and immersive, creating an engaging experience for attendees.
• Professionals with expertise in inclusive work are encouraged to apply.

Submission Guidelines:

• A proposal outlining your show concept, including details about the sensory elements, relaxation techniques and immersive aspects.
• Provide information about your experience and background in creating inclusive performances.
• Include any relevant videos, images or documentation that showcase your work.
• Technical rider of the show and price
• Deadline for submissions: August 5th, 2023.

Please send your submissions to safeplacesharon@gmail.com with the subject line “Festival for Relaxed Performances Submission – [Your Name/Group].”

We look forward to receiving your proposals and building a diverse program of inclusive performances for our festival.

• Selected artists will have their show fees, Per diem, local transportation and accommodation  covered by the festival.
• Visa support will be provided if needed for international participants.
• The Festival does not cover flight tickets.

By reaching out to artists and theater groups through this call for submissions, we aim to attract professionals who are passionate about inclusive work and create a festival that offers a personal and immersive connection to its audience.

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I was recently asked to visit Vilnius in Lithuania by Birute Baneviciute, and be the guest of Dansema Dance company to celebrate their 15th birthday, and to represent IIAN at the gathering. I met members of ASSITEJ Lithuania and many artists.

I had was a wonderful time. Thank you all. 50 words.

I was recently invited to visit Lithuania by Birute Baneviciute, to be the guest of Dansema Dance company in Vilnius to celebrate their 15th birthday, and to represent IIAN at the gathering.

On the first of the three days, we shared conversations with a performing arts community of Disabled actors, about how much they enjoyed performing, and how important it was to them. I then gave a power-point presentation about the work of IIIAN, followed by discussions, and a visit to a kindergarten to observe an inclusive object theatre workshop, run by Saule Degutyte.

In the evening we celebrated Dansema Dance with birthday cake and bubbles!

The next day was the premiere showing of Dansema Dance’s new film about their work and practice, followed by a roundtable discussion on Dance for Young Audiences.

Then on the last day, there was a wonderful Dansema `”labyrinth performance”, where a family audience wandered through a large hall, divided into five sections, and found a performer at each stage who engaged with them, using props and costumes from previous shows. The five dancers were so charming and skilled, a joyful time was had by all.

The day finished with a roundtable meeting of guests and friends, and an excellent discussion on urgent issues around the performing arts for young audiences in this challenging and changing world. It was so good to have a robust and thought-provoking conversation with other guests, including:

Bebe de Soares, Brazil/Germany, Vice-President of ASSITEJ; Chris Schenlaer from Sweden, Iryna Zapolska from Ukraine; Violeta Poldolskaite, President of ASSITEJ Lithuania; Beata Sartcell from The United Arab Emirates and Raimondas Klezys from ASSITEJ Lithuania.

We celebrated that evening with a wonderful Dansema dinner at a restaurant in the old city.

On behalf of IIAN, thank you Birute, Dansema Dance and ASSITEJ Lithuania for your generosity and kindness to me.

I came home with wonderful memories, new discoveries and new friends.

Vicky Ireland

IIAN Co. Secretary

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On 7-9^th October Vicky Ireland, Co-Secretary of IIAN, invited by the member of IIAN Board Birute Baneviciute, visited Lithuania on the occasion of the 15^th anniversary of Dansema Dance Theatre and represented IIAN at the gathering. Vicky reports that: “on the first of the three days, we shared conversations with a performing arts community of Disabled actors, about how much they enjoyed performing and how important it was to them. I then gave a power-point presentation about the work of IIAN, followed by discussions, and a visit to a kindergarten to observe an inclusive object theatre workshop, run by the Table theatre director Saule Degutyte. The next day was the premiere of Dansema film about their work and practice, followed by a roundtable discussion on dance for young audiences’ challenges and possibilities. On the last day, there was a wonderful Dansema ‘labyrinth performance’, where a family audience wandered through a large hall, divided into five sections, and found a performer at each stage who engaged with them, using props and costumes from previous shows. The five dancers were charming and skilled so a joyful time was had by all. The day finished with a roundtable meeting of members of ASSITEJ Lithuania and international guests, and an excellent discussion on urgent issues around the performing arts for young audiences in this challenging and changing world. It was so good to have a robust and thought-provoking conversation with other guests, including: Bebe de Soares – Vice-President of ASSITEJ International, Chris Schenlaer – producer of SALTO festival in Malmo, Sweden, Iryna Zapolska – theatre director and representative of ASSITEJ Ukraine, Violeta Podolskaite – President of ASSITEJ Lithuania, Beata Stankevic – performing arts producer from The United Arab Emirates and Raimondas Klezys – actor and director of No Shoes theatre and member of ASSITEJ Lithuania Board. I came home with wonderful memories, new discoveries and new friends”.

To know more about IIAN you can find here:

Webpage: https://iianonline.wordpress.com

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/inclusiveartsnetwork

Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/iianetwork

Instagram: @iian_network 

Contact iiartsnetwork@gmail.com

We work to make performing arts for young audience inclusive!

IIAN Board

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The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

• Introduction of IIAN
• Introduction of IIAN board
• Round table of meeting participants have one minute introduction
• Questions about IIAN
• What is the next move for meeting B

We hope to see you there!

To know more about IIAN you can find here:

Webpage: https://iianonline.wordpress.com

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/inclusiveartsnetwork

Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/iianetwork

Instagram: @iian_network 

Contact iiartsnetwork@gmail.com

On behalf of IIAN Board

Fran, Sharon and Aamir

Join Zoom Meeting

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Co-chairpersons: Nishna Mehta (India) and Andrew Stanford (United Kingdom)

Secretaries: Birute Baneviciute (Lithuania) and Vicky Ireland (United Kingdom)

Finance and Membership: Birute Baneviciute (Lithuania), Vicky Ireland (United Kingdom) and Lars Werner Thomsen (Denmark)

Champions Project: Sharon Gavrielov (Israel), Aamir Nawaz (Pakistan) and Fran Sillau (USA)

Communications: Jerry Adesewo (Nigeria), Birute Baneviciute (Lithuania) and Ginni Manning (United Kingdom)

Networks and Festivals: Jerry Adesewo (Nigeria), Jon Dafydd-Kidd (United Kingdom), Ginni Manning (United Kingdom) and Lars Werner Thomsen (Denmark)

The board aims to work together with the ASSITEJ networks, national centres and IIAN Champions to encourage and assist with inclusive practice in performing arts for young audiences as well as expand its own knowledge of inclusion in different contexts.

We are currently looking for a Treasurer to join the board. If you are interested or wish to know more, please write to us iiartsnetwork@gmail.com

To know more about our initiatives, projects or working groups, please visit our social media:

Webpage: https://iianonline.wordpress.com

Instagram: @iian_network  

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/inclusiveartsnetwork

Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/iianetwork

We look forward to collaborations leading to making performing arts for young audiences inclusive!

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Esbjerg, Denmark, 28th-2nd April 2022

As a part of the Aprilfestival 2022 International Inclusive Arts Network will host “Catch the Wave Congress”

A live and digital festival of Inclusive Performing Arts for Young Audiences
taking place in a safe atmosphere.

“Take a child to the theatre!” – why are some children left out…………………..?
“Take the Theatre to the child!” – why do some children get nothing……………….?

Be bold!
Come and visit us live or online and join the adventure
Share experiences which could inform your practice and change your life.

Be brave!
Experience high-quality inclusive work
Listen to conversations with international artists
Feel safe to ask questions

The festival bring to you a show for Blind Children and masterclass from Lithuania, a film and workshop for neurodivergent teenagers from the UK,
a dance excerpt for children on the autism spectrum from Scotland, a discussion on creating plays for Deaf children from UK and Denmark,
a workshop on creating Relaxed performances for venues and festivals from Israel, and much more.

Make sure no child is left out of the adventure!

The IIAN team, Glad Teater, Aprilfestival & ASSITEJ Denmark.

Supported by Perform Europe

Participation

You can both take part in the festival in-person in Denmark and online.

On the ground

Catch the Wave is hosted by Aprilfestival and will take place in-person 29 March – 3 April 2022 in Esbjerg, Denmark.

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I was recently asked to visit Vilnius in Lithuania by Birute Baneviciute, and be the guest of Dansema Dance company to celebrate their 15th birthday, and to represent IIAN at the gathering. I met members of ASSITEJ Lithuania and many artists.

I had was a wonderful time. Thank you all. 50 words.

I was recently invited to visit Lithuania by Birute Baneviciute, to be the guest of Dansema Dance company in Vilnius to celebrate their 15th birthday, and to represent IIAN at the gathering.

On the first of the three days, we shared conversations with a performing arts community of Disabled actors, about how much they enjoyed performing, and how important it was to them. I then gave a power-point presentation about the work of IIIAN, followed by discussions, and a visit to a kindergarten to observe an inclusive object theatre workshop, run by Saule Degutyte.

In the evening we celebrated Dansema Dance with birthday cake and bubbles!

The next day was the premiere showing of Dansema Dance’s new film about their work and practice, followed by a roundtable discussion on Dance for Young Audiences.

Then on the last day, there was a wonderful Dansema `”labyrinth performance”, where a family audience wandered through a large hall, divided into five sections, and found a performer at each stage who engaged with them, using props and costumes from previous shows. The five dancers were so charming and skilled, a joyful time was had by all.

The day finished with a roundtable meeting of guests and friends, and an excellent discussion on urgent issues around the performing arts for young audiences in this challenging and changing world. It was so good to have a robust and thought-provoking conversation with other guests, including:

Bebe de Soares, Brazil/Germany, Vice-President of ASSITEJ; Chris Schenlaer from Sweden, Iryna Zapolska from Ukraine; Violeta Poldolskaite, President of ASSITEJ Lithuania; Beata Sartcell from The United Arab Emirates and Raimondas Klezys from ASSITEJ Lithuania.

We celebrated that evening with a wonderful Dansema dinner at a restaurant in the old city.

On behalf of IIAN, thank you Birute, Dansema Dance and ASSITEJ Lithuania for your generosity and kindness to me.

I came home with wonderful memories, new discoveries and new friends.

Vicky Ireland

IIAN Co. Secretary

The post My Trip to Lithuania appeared first on ASSITEJ International.

On 7-9^th October Vicky Ireland, Co-Secretary of IIAN, invited by the member of IIAN Board Birute Baneviciute, visited Lithuania on the occasion of the 15^th anniversary of Dansema Dance Theatre and represented IIAN at the gathering. Vicky reports that: “on the first of the three days, we shared conversations with a performing arts community of Disabled actors, about how much they enjoyed performing and how important it was to them. I then gave a power-point presentation about the work of IIAN, followed by discussions, and a visit to a kindergarten to observe an inclusive object theatre workshop, run by the Table theatre director Saule Degutyte. The next day was the premiere of Dansema film about their work and practice, followed by a roundtable discussion on dance for young audiences’ challenges and possibilities. On the last day, there was a wonderful Dansema ‘labyrinth performance’, where a family audience wandered through a large hall, divided into five sections, and found a performer at each stage who engaged with them, using props and costumes from previous shows. The five dancers were charming and skilled so a joyful time was had by all. The day finished with a roundtable meeting of members of ASSITEJ Lithuania and international guests, and an excellent discussion on urgent issues around the performing arts for young audiences in this challenging and changing world. It was so good to have a robust and thought-provoking conversation with other guests, including: Bebe de Soares – Vice-President of ASSITEJ International, Chris Schenlaer – producer of SALTO festival in Malmo, Sweden, Iryna Zapolska – theatre director and representative of ASSITEJ Ukraine, Violeta Podolskaite – President of ASSITEJ Lithuania, Beata Stankevic – performing arts producer from The United Arab Emirates and Raimondas Klezys – actor and director of No Shoes theatre and member of ASSITEJ Lithuania Board. I came home with wonderful memories, new discoveries and new friends”.

To know more about IIAN you can find here:

Webpage: https://iianonline.wordpress.com

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/inclusiveartsnetwork

Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/iianetwork

Instagram: @iian_network 

Contact iiartsnetwork@gmail.com

We work to make performing arts for young audience inclusive!

IIAN Board

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  Online
  July 21st, 2021

IIAN is delighted to announce the first of its Inclusion Conversations sessions.
Hosted by the generous Sharon Gavrielov (Israel) and Debbie Bandara (UK), these short, monthly sessions are digital spaces to connect, share and develop practice of inclusivity in theatre and theatre for young audiences.

These spaces are open to everyone – curious minds are most welcome.

Sharon and Debbie bring a wealth of experience to the space, and are committed to making our shared space creative, informative and fun.

Dates for your diary:
June 21^st at 11am CET / 12noon Israel
July 21^st at 11am CET / 12noon Israel

For fun:

• we would love you to change your profile picture to one of yourself when you were a child for when we all join the call.
• what you would put in a friendship “capsule” to send to one of your Inclusion Conversation friends.

We look forward to welcoming you to the space and growing our community! Please contact IIAN if you have any questions

To join save the following link in your calendar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85977328145

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