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Read A Brief History of ASSITEJ International

  • Did you know that ASSITEJ International was founded by East and West during the Cold War?
  • Did you know that the first ASSITEJ World Congress included delegates from 29 countries?
  • Did you know that the first ASSITEJ World Congress to be held in Asia was hosted in Seoul, South Korea?

Click below to learn more about the development of the association from its founding in 1965 to today:

Read The ASSITEJ International History Books

Alternatively, the following books documenting ASSITEJ International history (published by Sunstone Press) are available for purchase or to borrow from your local library.

Discovering a New Audience for Theatre, Volume 1
You may search for Volume 1 in your local area by clicking here.
Expanding the New Audience for Theatre, Volume 2
You may search for Volume 2 in your local area by clicking here.
Maintaining the New Audience for Theatre, Volume 3
You may search for Volume 3 in your local area by clicking here.

Learn More From The ASSITEJ International Archives

The history of ASSITEJ International from its founding in 1965 until the present day is well documented in the ASSITEJ International Archives, which are housed in Frankfurt, Germany. Click here to learn how to visit the Archives in person or via a virtual reading room.

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