Call for participation: Drama for Life conference and festival in SA

22 Jun 2020 - 15:04

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Drama for Life (DFL), in partnership with the International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People (ASSITEJ) SA, is calling on artists, performers, students, academics, learners, facilitators, directors and teachers to take part in its conference and festival, which will be livestreamed from 20 to 24 August.

The Sibikwa drumming and marimba ensemble performing at a previous Drama for Live conference and festival.

The 12th edition of the event, which will run under the theme Masidlale: Exploring Connection, aims to create conversations around the work, performance and voice of young people for a learner-centered festival.

Applicants are invited to create, reimagine and find new ways to navigate the arts scene during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

The conference will include Zoom conversations, creative experiments, panel discussions and virtual performances, and will investigate the following fundamental questions:

How do we play, explore and co-create now?
How can the arts respond to disconnection?
How do we come together to create during this time?
How can theatre be reimagined as a place for healing and connection?
Who are our collaborators and how do we journey together?

The explorative space will be a research-generating opportunity that will seek to capture the processes of young artists creating, connecting and making art during this time, giving priority and focus to the youth, while showcasing their creativity with and for children and the wider community of South Africa.

Deadline for submissions is 20 July.

Interested applicants can take part in the DFL conference and festival by completing this form.

View the original call here.