The Magazine is the referential publication of ASSITEJ. Being released at the occasion of an annual meeting, either a Congress, or an Artistic Gathering, it is published in cooperation between ASSITEJ International, and the National Centre organizing the event, in both languages : English, and the host country’s.
For the period 2012 – 2014, ASSITEJ proposed a 3 years cycle, focusing on “Facing society” (2012), “Facing the artists” (2013), and “Facing the audience” (2014). When the first issue of this round were published, at the occasion of Kijimuna Festival at Okinawa, Japan, the dramatic earthquake and the nuclear disaster of Fukushima had occurred only a few months before. Therefore, it is mainly devoted to how artists can react, and help the children to overcome. This reflection is linked with the Japanese concept of “Nushi gusui” : Medicine for life.
“Facing the artists”, was designed in Austria, at the occasion of the Shäxpir Festival of June, 2013, and published in English and, by way of exception, in French, to celebrate the come back of this country in ASSITEJ. It proposes a panel of articles, questioning about artistic practices in the field of theatre for young audiences, from the perspectives of playwrights, performers, cultural managers, and performers.
“Facing the audience” was released in Polish and English, in conjunction with the 18th ASSITEJ World Congress, in the frame of 2014’s Korczak Festival in Warsaw, and latterly translated in Russian. Contributions explore the relationship between the stage and the audience in many different ways, reflecting cultural and societal issues about children and their parents around the world.
2015’s Magazine has been published at the occasion of Augenblick mal! Festival in Berlin, in April, as the first issue of a new cycle : “One Step Beyond.”
2015
“One step beyond, intergenerational exchange”
50th anniversary edition
2014
“Facing the audience”
Polish / English version
“Facing the audience”
Polish / Russian version
2013 Facing the Artists
2012 Facing Society
2011 Building Bridges Crossing Borders
The Magazine is the referential publication of ASSITEJ. Being released at the occasion of an annual meeting, either a Congress, or an Artistic Gathering, it is published in cooperation between ASSITEJ International, and the National Centre organizing the event, in both languages : English, and the host country’s.
For the period 2012 – 2014, ASSITEJ proposed a 3 years cycle, focusing on “Facing society” (2012), “Facing the artists” (2013), and “Facing the audience” (2014). When the first issue of this round were published, at the occasion of Kijimuna Festival at Okinawa, Japan, the dramatic earthquake and the nuclear disaster of Fukushima had occurred only a few months before. Therefore, it is mainly devoted to how artists can react, and help the children to overcome. This reflection is linked with the Japanese concept of “Nushi gusui” : Medicine for life.
“Facing the artists”, was designed in Austria, at the occasion of the Shäxpir Festival of June, 2013, and published in English and, by way of exception, in French, to celebrate the come back of this country in ASSITEJ. It proposes a panel of articles, questioning about artistic practices in the field of theatre for young audiences, from the perspectives of playwrights, performers, cultural managers, and performers.
“Facing the audience” was released in Polish and English, in conjunction with the 18th ASSITEJ World Congress, in the frame of 2014’s Korczak Festival in Warsaw, and latterly translated in Russian. Contributions explore the relationship between the stage and the audience in many different ways, reflecting cultural and societal issues about children and their parents around the world.
2015’s Magazine has been published at the occasion of Augenblick mal! Festival in Berlin, in April, as the first issue of a new cycle : “One Step Beyond.”
2015
“One step beyond, intergenerational exchange”
50th anniversary edition
2014
“Facing the audience”
Polish / English version
“Facing the audience”
Polish / Russian version
2013 Facing the Artists
2012 Facing Society
2011 Building Bridges Crossing Borders
We are looking for young emerging theatre practitioners in Asia who’d like to collaborate and make artistic international exchanges in order to create a theatre work for children and young audiences in 5 days in Tokyo, Japan.
What is the Next Generation Programme?
It is a programme created in 2008 in order to ease the access of young artists to ASSITEJ, International Association of Theatre for Children and Young Audiences. Since then up-and-coming artists from all over the world have been gathering at the annual meeting of the international association. The programme offers them a platform in which to exchange their experiences in the context of their own cultural background. Using this as a starting point the participants can then develop new ideas and visions for theatre for young audiences and their own work. Such encounters often result in international friendships and artistic cooperation. A network of people working in theatre has thus arisen from former and present grant holders, that actively influence the work of ASSITEJ and theatre for young audiences all over the world.
Who can apply?
Those who practice performing arts for children and young audiences in any way in Asia under age 40 and who are able to communicate in English; particularly directors, actors, playwrights, teachers, musicians, dancers, and performing artists of any genre who are willing to perform.
Is there any financial support?
JIENKYO (Japan Union of Theatrical Companies for Children and Young People) and ASSITEJ Japan will provide you accommodations, 3 meals a day, and local transportations between the airport and the venue. You need to be able to cover your airfares.
Which countries or territories are eligible?
Afghanistan, Australia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, North Korea, South Korea, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, New Zealand, Oman Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Qatar, Samoa, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Yemen
How to apply:
Please send followings via e-mail:
-Your short CV including your name, address, gender, e-mail address,?activities, and headshot.
-A short letter to introduce yourself and to state your motivation for this programme (One sheet of A4)
Email address: nextgeneration@assitej-japan.jp
Deadline: July 31st, Friday, 2015
Number of participants: 20 from countries listed above / 10 from Japan
Language used at the programme: English
Place: Tokyo Olympic Center and Tokyo Engeki Ensemble
Dates: November 30th, Mon – December 4th , Friday, 2015
Approved by the Ministry of Culture?jointly hosted by China National Theatre for Children, together with Dongcheng District Committee and Government and ASSITEJ China, the 5th China Children’s Theatre Festival will be held from July 10th to August 26th, 2015.
On the theme of “Light Children’s Heart and Shape the Future–Colorful Chinese Dream”, the festival is trying to show various kinds of culture and art from different countries, helping Chinese audience to learn more about the world. It aims to promote the development of world children drama and strengthen international exchanges and cooperation.
The 5th China Children’s Theatre Festival will last for 48 days, gathering about 43 excellent drama works of 27 art groups from more than 7 countries and districts, such as China, America, Romania, Japan, and Finland, etc., with 194 shows and more than 15 drama activities , which will benefit more than 160 thousand audiences.
China Children’s Theatre Festival has successfully held four sessions since 2011. Through excellent international drama performances and communications, children’s drama seminars and various drama activities, China Children’s Theatre Festival has become an important window to display domestic and foreign drama achievements; provide a great platform to promote the developments and communications, as well as a new bridge to gather strength and supports.
“All for children” is the persistent pursuit of China National Theatre for Children, as well as the core ideology of China Children’s Theatre Festival. Let’s meet in the magnificent stage for China Children’s Theatre Festival, with arts, sincerity and responsibility, to lighten children’s heart, fly their dreams and strengthen our international friendship and cooperation.
