OPEN CALL | START-UP THEATER DIRECTION
The Regina Maria Theater in Oradea launches the START-UP THEATRE DIRECTOR program, intended for young directors in Romania.
Thus, starting this year, we propose to organize a competition for directorial projects, with the aim of supporting young graduated directors under the age of thirty. As a result of this competition, the director declared the winner will stage the proposed show at the Regina Maria Theatre, and the premiere of this show will take place during the Oradea International Theatre Festival (FITO).
The proposals must be based on contemporary texts, and the concept of the show must comply with the festival requirements: a show with a maximum duration of 90 minutes, without an intermission. The jury is made up of members of the Artistic Council of the Regina Maria Theatre.
PROGRAM CALENDAR:
Contest registration period - January 27- February 27, 2022
Judging period: February 28-March 10, 2022
Winner Announcement: March 11, 2022
REQUIRED MATERIALS FOR REGISTRATION:
- The text of the proposed performance;
- Detailed and reasoned description of the directorial concept;
- A casting proposal that includes the actors of the Iosif Vulcan Troupe;
- Director's CV;
- Copy of the graduation diploma in Theatre Directing;
- OPTIONAL: Video recordings of one or more performances he/she has performed.
The requested materials will be sent in digital format to the email address: [email protected]
Scene sketches for the Great Hall and Arcadia Hall:
Contact person:
Victoria Balint
Head of the Iosif Vulcan Band Section
0730009507
We look forward to your suggestions!
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