IN-SITU, training in site-specific theatre tools is a training programme taking place in Budapest, Hungary from the 11th-18th April 2015 initiated by the Firestarter Network and developed by Makeshift Ensemble (IRL) and Artemisszio Alapitvany (HUN).
When? 11th – 18th April 2015
Where? Budapest, Hungary
APPLICATION DEADLINE 9th MARCH 2015
Site-specific theatre, and particularly its use in a socially engaged artistic context is a very exciting tool to use, interrogate. It has the potential, through its direct engagement with space and local context, of enabling (young) people to re-imagine their situations, take ownership of their surroundings and discover hidden possibilities within themselves and their neighbourhoods.
This training will combine trainers and participants coming from different backgrounds to allow IN- SITU to act as a platform for peer-learning, sharing of international practice and foster collaboration which will have multiple outcomes in methodology, projects and the professional development of the participants.
The training will be facilitated by Belgian dramaturge Bart Capelle and Hungarian director Marta Schermann with support from Panni Vegh (Artemisszio Alapitvany) and Eszter Nemethi (Makeshift Ensemble).
What to expect?
We expect that the participants will learn about collaboration across sectors; the challenges and opportunities in working in an urban public space; approaches to site-specific theatre; the use of site-specific methodology with young people as well as an understanding of an anthropological approach to public space. The participants will also develop their own solutions and methodologies during the training, appropriate to their individual backgrounds based on a question based study process.
The training will have two segments an online part-time pre-departure training conducted via artescommunity.eu a web portal for community and social engaged arts project in Europe which will take place from the 23 March – 3 April and an eight day long residential training in Budapest, Hungary 11 – 18 April. Full participation in both elements of IN-SITU is mandatory.
Who should apply?
Youth workers, activists and theatre artists working with young people or in another social context from Hungary, Ireland, Serbia, Czech Republic, France, Italy with an interest in working with urban communities. The training is designed for people with some prior experience who would like to expand their skills and who are interested in combining innovative theatre approaches with youth or social work to expand their tools and their possibilities in both fields.
What will it cost?
Successful applicants will be required to pay a €50 Participation fee.
Travel, accommodation and meals during the training will be provided. Please note that we will only be able to reimburse travel up to a certain limit defined per country by the European Commission. The travel band applicable to your country will be provided. This limit will be communicated to successful applicants, if you require more information at this point do not hesitate to get in touch.
IN-SITU is funded by the European Commission through the Erasmus+ programme.
How to apply?
To apply please fill out the online application form APPLICATION FORM
APPLICATION DEADLINE 9th MARCH 2015.
What happens after you apply?
After the deadline of 9 March 2015 a committee will read the application form and make a first selection. They will meet on the 11-12 March 2015. You will be informed by email if you are invited to the training by email.
In case you are selected you will be invited to take part in a pre-departure training online taking place between the 23 March - 3 April and travel to Budapest the 11-18 April 2015; remember that participation in the online training is mandatory. (Tip: As there is limited time between the selection date and the training, be sure to prepare for a possible stay in Budapest in good time.)
In case you have questions concerning the training or your application, don’t hesitate to contact Eszter Nemethi at in-situ@makeshiftensemble.com.
