Call for applications: MASA 2024

Artists in the following disciplines should apply: music, dance, storytelling, stand-up comedy and theatre.

Requirements

• A show less than three years old.
• The group’s workforce, including the management team and the manager, must not exceed:
  • Eight people for music.
  • Three people for humour.
  • Three people for slam.
  • Three people for storytelling.
  • Eight people for contemporary dance (for solo: three people).
  • Ten people for circus and puppetry.
  • Ten people for theatre.
  • Fifteen people for heritage dance.
• Decorations and accessories must not be heavy or bulky and must be transportable on regular flights.
• The application file for the official MASA 2022 selection will include:
  • A letter of candidacy addressed to the General Directorate of MASA.
  • Three stage photos of the group in high definition (HD).
  • A video recording of the show (teasers and video clips are not accepted).
  • A list of creations and broadcasts from the past three years or a press book.
  • A distribution sheet indicating:
    • An email address and telephone number of the group referent.
    • The departure city of the group (Note: only one departure and return city for the entire group without exception).
    • The nominative list of the people making up the group with the mention of the date of birth and the function in the group.
    • The names and surnames of the manager for music, the administrator for other disciplines.
    • The names and surnames of the author, director or choreographer.
• A presentation of the show specifying:
  • The date of creation.
  • The theme and approach.
  • The summary of the story staged for storytelling, humour, dance and theatre.
  • The lyrics of the songs for music and slam.
• A technical sheet indicating:
  • The desired scene dimensions.
  • The lighting and sound needs of the show and the necessary technical staff.
  • The duration of the assembly and disassembly of the show.
  • The weight and volume of the decorations and accessories.

Note: MASA reserves the right to propose other technical provisions. The documents submitted remain the property of MASA, which undertakes not to use them for commercial purposes.

Application files can be:

• Submitted on the MASA website via the application form available online.
• Sent by mail to the Directorate General of MASA, Plateau, Rue Toussaint Louverture 09 BP 2877 Abidjan 09 - Côte d'Ivoire, no later than 30 August 2023, the postmark being authentic.

The list of groups selected for the official selection will be published no later than 5 October 2023.

Email candidatures@masa.ci for more information. 

View the original call here.