Theatricultural Exchange Residency
Culture has an unconscious and indirect effect on our work as an indicator that shapes our lives from childhood and helps us grow as an artist. In today’s world, much of this impact is shrouded by cyberspace and the internet, and “culture” has a semantically new dimension, the question now is whether it can be called “global common culture”?
But the influence and representation of the culture of each artist in his work, as part of his personality, is manifested. Perhaps this work will not be discovered by the audience, but could the initial idea of the idea be sought in the artist’s individual culture? Hence, in the upcoming program, called the “Theatricultural Exchange Residency”, we intend to talk about the reflection of the artist’s geographical and personal culture, as well as his/her impact on it.
International Teatricultural Exchange (international theatre/cultural exchange), is a platform in which the artists from any branch of theatre such as directing, acting, performance, dance, scenic design and so forth, can influence each other with their presence hence collaborate in the future.
This platform, managed by Fariborz Karimi, was founded in 2016 by Bohemi theater group and ever since they have held two international and independent residencies in Tehran. These residencies titled “Theatricultural residency”, were held in May (Ordibehesht) in 2017 and 2018, jointly by Rooberoo Mansion cultural institute (www.rooberoomansion.com). This platform’s activities are not by any means limited to residencies. International workshops in Tehran and other cities in Iran is another way this platform tries to bring artists from different cultural backgrounds together and surpasses barriers called borders (www.facebook.com/theatricultural).
The main purpose of this platform is to bust through cultural barriers and bring artists from Iran closer to their international fellow artists. In today’s world where there’s an interdicted picture of Iran broadcasted, we as theater artist believe that non-virtual relationship with other countries will result in tension reduction. The presence of the artist alongside us will cause peace, love, and beauty which are essential for an artist’s state of mind.
2019
To be updated soon…
2018
5 – 15 May
Application Deadline:
31 March
Culture has an unconscious and indirect effect on our work as an indicator that shapes our lives from childhood and helps us grow as an artist. In today’s world, much of this impact is shrouded by cyberspace and the internet, and “culture” has a semantically new dimension, the question now is whether it can be called “global common culture”?
But the influence and representation of the culture of each artist in his work, as part of his personality, is manifested. Perhaps this work will not be discovered by the audience, but could the initial idea of the idea be sought in the artist’s individual culture? Hence, in the upcoming program, called the “Theatricultural Exchange”, we intend to talk about the reflection of the artist’s geographical and personal culture, as well as his/her impact on it.
The second edition of Theatricultural Exchange Residency will be held in May 2018 as a joint project between Bohemi Theater Group and the Rooberoo Mansion in order to establish a communication between Iranian and International theater artists, as well as to create a platform for speaking around production methods.
Theatricultural Exchange invites artists under 35 from all disciplines of theater, The Deadline is March 31.
The documents you need to provide include:
- resume (CV),
- previous sample link
- statement of purpose
Send your request along with the required documents to:
theatriculturalexchange@gmail.com
The main focus of this event is the acquaintance of directors and actors from Iran and other countries in order to produce a coproduction and its implementation in Iran and other countries.
The main programs of this event include the following:
• Presentations, along with questions and answers by the participants
• Seeing the shows within the framework of International university theater festival’s program
• Practicing and rehearsing the ideas of the other participants as a teamwork
The program will be in English; therefore all participants are expected to be fluent in English.
The organizers will provide Accommodation, Breakfast and Lunch, festival tickets, airport transport
The rest of the expenses of the participants, including the flight ticket, dinner and local transport will be on participants.
Fee for participation: 80 Euro
The fee is non-refundable.
www.Rooberoomansion.com
www.bohemitheatergroup.com
2017
5 – 12 May
Application Deadline:
31 March
In times of great change, as artists we believe that it is our responsibility to take action. We believe that what our world needs today is honesty and openness in the ways we get to know one another. As artists, this translates into sharing our art and getting to know artists from around the world. Taking the time to share the ways in which we make art, sharing our cultures and on a personal level – making friends. Face to face, heart to heart.
The main goal of this program is cultural exchange between young performing artists from around the world. This program will offer an exceptional opportunity to a selected group of artists to meet in Tehran, 5-12 May 2017, concurrently with the Iran International Festival of University Theater.(www.iiutf.ir ). They will attend plays in the festival and share insights and thoughts with the performing groups, and with each other as an ensemble. In addition to this, the selected artists will be given time to present their artistic work to an audience, in the format of a presentation. Q&A sessions will follow each presentation.
We are interested in opening up a space where young aspiring performing artists from around the world would be able to share their art and theater-making experiences, and lay the groundwork for future collaborations. As theater artists coming from a wide array of cultures we want to truly have a Theatricultural Exchange, so welcome on board!
Who
All performing arts artist under the age of 35 is welcome to apply. The selection committee will select a total of 12 artists, from which six will be Iranian and six will be internationally selected. As English will be the main language for communication, good language skills will be required of all applicants.
How
All applications may be sent via email to theatriculturalexchange@gmail.com
Please include the following:
- Resume – Maximum 2 pages.
- Statement of Purpose – Explaining what interests you about the Theatricultural Exchange program, what you are looking to gain from this experience, and what you think you will be able to contribute to the program.
- Portfolio
The deadline for submitting applications is 31 March 2017.
What
Rooberoo Mansion is responsible for providing accommodation and food for the selected artists. There will also be complimentary sight-seeing programs arranged by the program team. Airfare and travel expenses will not be paid by the mansion and are the responsibility of the selected artists.
Extras
Rooberoo Mansion will also arrange an all-inclusive trip to Isfahan for four days after the program has finished. This trip will be available to the selected artists at their own expense.
