Showcase 2024
The Arts and Theatre Institute will host ASSITEJ International Executive Committee Meeting from September 27 to October 3
On this occasion, from September 28 to October 2, ATI will organize a Visitors’ Program for international guests, showcasing theatre for children and youth. The main part of the program will be held in cooperation with the KUK! festival. The festival for very young audiences received the patronage of the Czech ASSITEJ Centre this year.
The showcase provides an opportunity to introduce high-quality Czech theatre for children and youth to the international professionals. It also offers a platform for professional discussions, experience exchange and strengthening important professional relationships.
PROGRAM
Friday, September 27 (Prague)
- 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM: ASSITEJ International Executive Committee Meeting (Arts and Theatre Institute)
- 3:00 PM: Official welcome for guests (Arts and Theatre Institute)
- 7:30 PM: Cirk La Putyka (CZE): Hey, Earth! (premiere, Jatka78)
Saturday, September 28 (Prague)
- 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM: ASSITEJ International Executive Committee Meeting (Vzlet)
- 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM: KUK Workshop: How to Create Theater for the Youngest Audience (CIRQUEON)Workshop with Karel Van Ransbeeck (BEL, Theater de Spiegel) for creators interested in producing work for the very young
- 3:00 PM: KUK Festival – Damúza (CZE): Dessert (Vzlet)
- 4:30 PM: KUK Festival – Filharmoniště (CZE), concert (Vzlet)
- 8:00 PM: Laterna Magika (CZE): Valerie and Her Week of Wonders (New Stage of the National Theatre)
- 9:20 PM: Discussion with creators after the performance
Sunday, September 29 (Prague)
- 9:00 AM / 3:00 PM: KUK Festival – Engruna Teatre (ESP): Universe (Vzlet)
- 10:00 AM / 2:00 PM: KUK Festival – Damúza (CZE): Munch (Vzlet)
- 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM: ASSITEJ International Executive Committee Meeting (Vzlet)
- 7:00 PM: Vera Ondrasikova (CZE): Clouds (ARCHA+)
Monday, September 30 (Prague)
- 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM: ASSITEJ International Executive Committee Meeting (Vzlet)
- 10:15 AM / 2:00 PM: KUK Festival – FysioArt (CZE): The Orange Boat (Vzlet)
- 11:30 AM / 3:00 PM: KUK Festival – Ostružina (CZE): Neényi (Vzlet)
- 4:00 PM: KUK Festival – Damúza (CZE): The River (Vzlet)
- 7:00 PM: Pocket Art (CZE): Lion’s Den (ARCHA+)
- 8:00 PM: Meeting of Czech ASSITEJ members with ASSITEJ International Executive Committee members (ARCHA+). During the evening, the Czech ASSITEJ Award will be presented
Tuesday, October 1 (Prague)
- 9:00 AM: KUK Festival – Art Fraction Foundation (POL): We Live Here (Vzlet)
- 10:15 AM: KUK Festival – Damúza (CZE): Me, You, and It (Vzlet)
- 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM: ASSITEJ International Executive Committee Meeting (Vzlet)
- 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM: KUK Discussion: Fantastic Toddlers and Where to Find Them (Minor)International panel discussion on the topic of the theatre for yearly years moderated by Hana Strejčková (CZE) and featuring Andrea Buzzetti and Bruno Frabetti (ITA, La Baracca – Testoni Ragazzi Theatre, VISIONI DI FUTURO, VISIONI DI TEATRO festival, and more), , Daniela Nachtmanová (CZE, DAMÚZA, KUK festival)
- 7:00 PM: Guided tour of the Minor Theatre with Janek Jirků (Minor)
Wednesday, October 2 (Prague)
- 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM: ASSITEJ International Executive Committee Meeting (Vzlet)
- 9:00 AM / 3:15 PM: KUK Festival – Drak Theatre (CZE): The Silent Hill of Gumák (Vzlet)
- 10:15 AM / 2:00 PM: KUK Festival – Damúza (CZE): Carousel (Vzlet)
- 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM: ASSITEJ International Executive Committee Meeting (Vzlet)
Thursday, October 3 (Hradec Králové)
- 1:30 PM: Departure to Hradec Králové
- 3:30 PM: Tour of the interactive gallery Labyrint
- 5:00 PM: Drak Theatre (CZE): The Seven Ravens (Drak Theatre)
- 6:00 PM: Official farewell to guests
- 10:00 PM: Return to Prague
The ASSITEJ International Executive Committee elections took place in May during the 21st World Congress and Performing Arts Festival for Children and Youth in Havana, Cuba, with delegates from the Czech Center of ASSITEJ in attendance. During the congress the ASSITEJ International Lifetime Achievement Award was also presented to Prof. Mgr. Zoja Mikotová.
The project is implemented with the financial support of the City of Prague.
Many thanks also for the support: Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic, National Recovery Plan, NextGenerationEU – European Union.