TWB Borderless Event at University of Iowa 

TWB Borderless Event at University of Iowa

Borderless is a series curated by the University of Iowa Department of Theatre Arts that is dedicated to producing an array of theatrical works representative of the diversity of experiences essential for students, faculty, administrators, and greater Iowa City community members to encounter onstage. As a predominantly-white institution (PWI), this initiative emerged in spring 2020 under the name “Diverse Voices” and has been renamed Borderless in the fall of 2020 to more clearly embrace its essential pillar: collaboration. We’re dedicated to working beyond the walls of the Theatre Building and permeating borders between university departments, across campus, and to the professional theatre world.

Borderless aims to a) provide a tailored, collaborative theatrical experience to an artist sharing a unique perspective, b) the opportunity for our students to work alongside an artist outside of the university, c) encourage collaboration with students and faculty of other departments and programs on campus, and d) introduce audiences that are regular Department of Theatre Arts production attendees as well as new theatregoers to view a compelling event told from a what will hopefully be a new perspective.

The inaugural event of the series was a staged reading and discussion of Reconciliation by Marisa Carr (Turtle Mountain Ojibwe) in the spring of 2020. Click here to see all past Borderless events.

Upcoming Events

Acting Together on the World Stage, Theatre Without Borders, & Social Justice and Performing Arts

Saturday, April 9 at 11:00 a.m. CST on Zoom
Registration is required. Click here to register!

The University of Iowa Department of Theatre Arts and Theatre Without Borders invite you to join us for a conversation with the international team that created the Acting Together Project to document and strengthen the contributions of performance and ritual to social justice and conflict transformation. The Acting Together Project was developed through a unique collaboration between scholars affiliated with Brandeis University and the Theatre Without Borders network of global theatre practitioners. This event will celebrate both the 10th Anniversary of the Acting Together Project and the University of Iowa’s new Performing Arts & Social Justice Certificate Program.

The conversation will include: Cynthia Cohen (Director of the Peacebuilding & the Arts Program, Brandeis University); Polly O. Walker (editor of the Acting Together on the World Stage anthologies); Allison Lund (director of the Acting Together on the World Stage documentary); Shahid Nadeem (core-member of Theatre Without Borders, founder Ajoka Theatre, Lahore, Pakistan); Dijana Milosevic (core-member of Theatre Without Borders, director and co-founder, DAH Theater, Belgrade, Serbia); Loyce Arthur (University of Iowa Department of Theatre Arts faculty and a co-founder of the new Performing Arts & Social Justice Certificate Program).
Moderated by David J. Diamond (core-member of Theatre Without Borders, director of the La MaMa Umbria Symposium), with Jen Shook and Rob Ascher.

This event will take place on Zoom and is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Click here to register for Acting Together on the World Stage…

A MESSAGE FROM TRANS EUROPE HALLES

Trans Europe Halles (TEH) is a grass-roots network of 135 cultural organizations from 39 European countries.

TEH is in solidarity with Ukraine and would like to express our support to our members, partners, peers and friends in the country.

We are deeply troubled by the news from Ukraine and are concerned for the well-being and safety of the staff of our member centres there: IZOLYATSIA, ReZavod, Jam Factory Art Center and Dnipro Center for Contemporary Culture. We condemn Putin’s regime for bringing despair, tragedy and pain to a peaceful nation. At TEH we believe that Ukraine is an independent country with its own cultural heritage, language, mentality, history and territory. Nothing can justify Russian occupation and aggression against this nation.

It pains us to see our Ukrainian colleagues forced to flee with their families, abandon their work and homes, being scared for the well-being of their loved ones and having to leave their peaceful lives to join the army. This cannot be happening and we urge the wider European community, our colleagues, partners and peers to SPEAK UP, PROTEST and DEMAND their local MPs to take action!

We, as a community of grass-roots cultural and creative professionals, do not justify violence of any form and see human life as the greatest value. We cannot stand aside while our colleagues in Ukraine are being thrown out of their homes and have to fight for their lives. That is why we commit to come with an action plan to support our peers in need and help them go through this crisis.

What can you do now?

We are starting to look into possible resources and opportunities within our network. For the time being, we have made a list of suggestions that can be done now to support Ukraine.

DONATE

1. Donate money to humanitarian organisations/ initiatives 

We prepared a list of initiatives and funds where you can donate money to support Ukrainian civilian society. If you know of any other relatable campaigns, please let us know at events@teh.net:

  1. https://www.gofundme.com/f/kyivindependent-launch – an independent media from Ukrain covering the events needs financial support to continue working
  2. https://redcross.org.ua/donate – Red Cross Office in Ukraine / a world-known organisation that does a lot of humanitarian work, from helping refugees to training doctors.
  3. https://novaukraine.org – a non-profit organisation that provides citizens with everything they need in the time of crisis, from baby food and hygiene products to clothing and household items.
  4. https://vostok-sos.org/en/ – a non-governmental organisation that provides humantarian, psychological help and shelter for internally displaced persons (IDPs).
  5. https://voices.org.ua/en – a charity organisation that helps children to recover from psychological traumas of war.
  6. https://www.care.org – a global charity organisation that supports most vulnerable groups. They have launched a campaign for Ukraine.

2. TEH Solidarity Fund

TEH has launched now its own TEH Solidarity Fund. We will use this fund to collect money to help our members and their families in need. We will share what the money is being used to with the network on regular basis and make sure there is full transparency about it.

You can donate to our fund if you want to support our members-in-need and the effort we are doing to show solidarity with artist under threat.

TWB digest

Theatre Without Borders (TWB) INFO ALERTS is delighted to forward to you TWB Core-Member David J Diamond’s new
RESOURCES FOR THEATRE ARTISTS Newsletter.
Learn about “News – Workshops/Training – Opportunities – Residencies – Fellowships/Grants – Jobs” related to Theatre in the US and around the world.
Master Coach David J Diamond runs Transformative Coaching for Theatre Artists, a service for you to explore the future of your artistic life and career.
You can learn more about Transformative Coaching for Theatre Artists HERE. (https://www.ddiamondcoaching.com)
Theatre Without Borders (TWB) INFO ALERTS is delighted to forward to you TWB Core-Member David J Diamond’s new
RESOURCES FOR THEATRE ARTISTS Newsletter.
Learn about “News – Workshops/Training – Opportunities – Residencies – Fellowships/Grants – Jobs” related to Theatre in the US and around the world.
Master Coach David J Diamond runs Transformative Coaching for Theatre Artists, a service for you to explore the future of your artistic life and career.
You can learn more about Transformative Coaching for Theatre Artists HERE. (https://www.ddiamondcoaching.com)
 Resources for Theatre Artists
March, 2022
News * Workshops/Training * Fellowships * Jobs
Welcome to my Resource/Newsletter! Here you will find a loosely constructed, irregularly disseminated, not comprehensive compendium of information I’ve come across that may be useful to theatre artists. Unattributed opinions expressed are not mine and I take no responsibility for missing or incomplete information. —David J Diamond

From Shahid Nadeem/ World Theatre Day: “We need to replenish our spiritual strength; we need to fight apathy, lethargy, pessimism, greed and disregard for the world we live in, the Planet we live on. Theatre has a role, a noble role, in energizing and mobilizing humanity to lift itself from its descent into the abyss. It can uplift the stage, the performance space, into something sacred.”


NEWS
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DONATE TO HELP UKRAINIAN CITIZENS
WAYS TO SUPPORT UKRAINE from Theatre Communications Group:
https://circle.tcg.org/blogs/teresa-eyring/2022/02/25/support-for-ukraine
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DATES SET for La MaMa Umbria International Directors Symposium and Playwright Retreat 2022 in person in Spoleto, Italy
La MaMa Umbria presents its annual Playwright Retreat in June 18-29, 2022, a ten-day opportunity to live and work with fellow playwrights and enjoy mentoring by a renowned playwright at the famous artist residence, La MaMa Umbria International, located in the Umbrian hills of Italy.
The 23rd International Symposium for Directors 2022 is a 2-week residency, an opportunity to learn from a cohort of extraordinary international theatre artists at La MaMa Umbria, July 13-27, 2022. Included are workshops presented by renowned international theatre directors.
For more information about both Programs: La MaMa Umbria
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FELLOWSHIPS / GRANTS
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HBO FUND THEATRES
from Jeremy O Harris
Do you have big ideas for how to do small plays? Interested in digital theatre? Email me: hbofundtheatresubmissions@gmail.com

· ASIAN CULTURAL COUNCIL
· Applications Are Open!·
· Apply by March 31, 2022 (11:59AM ET)
Applications are open! ACC will be accepting new proposals from all eligible countries/ regions within our geographic purview from March 1 to March 31, 2022 (11:59AM ET). Visit our Fellowships & Grants page for information on guidelines, eligibility, and application forms. Please note, following this cycle, the next funding cycle for applicants outside mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR, the Philippines, and Taiwan will not open until 2024.

CREATIVE CAPITAL GRANT
Application is NOW OPEN!
Hello, Artists! The application for Creative Capital’s 2023/2024 grant cycle “Wild Futures: Art, Culture, Impact” is now open!

The Creative Capital grant provides artists with varying amounts of up to $50,000 per project plus advisory services and networking opportunities. We’re accepting wild, experimental, never-before-seen project proposals in the performing arts (dance, theater, jazz), technology, and literature now through April 1, 2022, 4:00PM ET. Our new application takes less than an hour to complete!
Learn More & Apply

2022 JADIN WONG FELLOWSHIP IN DANCE/CHOREOGRAPHY
Apply
The 2022 Jadin Wong Fellowship recognizes an emerging NYC-based Asian American dancer/choreographer, age 30 or younger, whose work shows strong potential for greater achievement and who hopes to make a significant impact on the Asian American community. The fellowship aims to recognize exemplary work that will continue to inspire young artists and the Asian American community for years to come.
Review the 2022 guidelines and eligibility criteria HERE.
Sign up for a one-on-one technical assistance session on Tuesday, March 8 HERE.
CREATIVES REBUILD NEW YORK
Creatives Rebuild New York (CRNY) has announced two statewide funding opportunities aimed at supporting 2,700 artists.
APPLY HERE: https://creativesrebuildny.submittable.com/
Creatives Rebuild New York (CRNY) will provide support to New York State artists through two funding opportunities: Guaranteed Income for Artists and the Artist Employment Program. We recognize the enormous need many artists face, and we trust artists to deeply consider which of the two programs is best for their specific needs.
Complete guidelines—including eligibility details, application instructions, and frequently asked questions—are available for each program below. All applications must be submitted digitally through Submittable, our online application portal, by March 25, 2022 at 11:59 PM Eastern.
TRAINING
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BARBICAN WEEKEND LAB
Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 March 2022

Join Nicolai Khalezin, and senior ensemble members, Pavel Haradnitski and Maryna Yurevich, at the Barbican for a two-day workshop exploring the creation process behind Dogs of Europe.

You will gain insight into BFT’s method for online rehearsal, including how to devise, direct and manage a digital rehearsal room. We will also explore how to transition your work back into a physical space ahead of performance.

Tickets are still available through the Barbican’s website.
Book now

La MaMa Umbria International Directors Symposium and Playwright Retreat 2022 in person in
Spoleto, Italy
La MaMa Umbria presents its annual Playwright Retreat June 18-29, 2022, a ten-day opportunity to live and work with fellow playwrights and enjoy mentoring by a renowned playwright at the famous artist residence, La MaMa Umbria International, located in the Umbrian hills of Italy.
The 23rd International Symposium for Directors 2022 is a 2-week residency, an opportunity to learn from a cohort of extraordinary international theatre artists at La MaMa Umbria Taking place July 13-27, 2022, it includes workshops presented by renowned international theatre directors, accommodation, meals, performances and local travel.
For more information about both Programs: La MaMa Umbria

LEARN MORE
As THE REALM seeks to foster the careers of playwrights from all backgrounds and create a truly diverse and representative theatrical landscape, we are very aware of our lack of support for Native Communities on whose unceded land we stand. To address this issue, we are proud to announce the creation of our Native American Artist Lab, a program that builds on our work with playwrights from international nations to reach out specifically to artists from Domestic Sovereign Nations. Applications due March 13
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National Arts Action Summit
Arts advocates from across the country will gather virtually March 28-30, 2022, for the National Arts Action Summit, now in its 35th consecutive year. Hosted by Americans for the Arts in collaboration with national, state, and local organizational partners, the National Arts Action Summit is the largest gathering of its kind. This year’s advocacy training will center on the annual appropriations process and the seven creative workforce bills currently being considered by Congress. For the first time, to make this long-standing event more accessible and impactful, there is no registration fee to attend the National Arts Action Summit for both individuals and partner organizations.
REGISTER
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The Kaimera Lab 2022
10-day Intensive Training Heads to Poland in 2022

The Lab encapsulates the principles of Kaimera’s practice of creating, producing and presenting new forms of live performance, particularly focusing on work that is immersive, participatory, site-specific and interdisciplinary.

Designed for performing artists, narrative & experience designers and interdisciplinary artists, it is open to anyone with or without experience in immersive and participatory approaches and site-specific work.
Details about the Kaimera Lab are on our website and you can reach out to education@kaimeraproductions.com for questions or further information.
APPLY by April 15
LEARN MORE

BEYOND BORDERS PROJECT NEWS
THE CIRCLE IN EXPANSION
The FORUM aims to create online discussion meetings with international guests – performers, thinkers, critics, university professors and professionals – to share and explore some of the issues concerning our new post-pandemic era.
Forum On-line
A series of 4 webinars with the international participants, guests and partners of Beyond Borders Project
www.instabilivaganti.com

organizzazione@instabilivaganti.com
Tel. +393491364945

Guidelines
• Fully rehearsed show ready to be performed live
• Props and costumes provided by artists / simple tech
• 15 – 50 min in length
• Solo / small cast shows not previously performed in NYC preferred
Pan Asian will provide artist fee, performance space and marketing / PR
Deadline to apply:
March 13, 2022

Artists will be notified by
April 10, 2022
To apply, please submit one page resume with title, synopsis, script, development history, collaborators involved & technical needs to info@panasianrep.org
NuWorks programming nurtures new talent & amplifies diverse voices experimenting in various genres
Pan Asian Rep is committed to the safety of our artists and adheres to Theatre Row COVID guidelines and policies. For more info, please visit www.panasianrep.org/nuworks-2022 or www.bfany.org/theatre-row
https://groups.io/g/playwrightbinge/join

Res Artis has over 550 members across more than 75 countries. All our members offer unique residency experiences. Apply for a residency today: expand your practice and build your network!
VIEW OPEN CALLS: https://resartis.org/open-calls/

African Theatre Association Conference
AfTA Call for Participation for our 2022 Conference at Kyambogo University, Kampala. The conference will run between 21-23 July.
CLICK TITLE FOR INFORMATION

USArtists International Round Three Deadline!
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
USArtists International (USAI) provides grants of up to $18,000 to performing artists and ensembles that have been invited to perform at international festivals and global performing arts marketplaces outside of the United States. USAI currently accepts applications for support of both in-person and virtual engagements.
The next deadline to apply is March 30, 2022 for engagements taking place between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023.
The 2022-2023 USAI guidelines and deadlines will be available in summer 2022.

Open call for the 5th International Experimental Theatre Festival 2022
Date and Location: Planned to be on November 2022 in Hanoi, Vietnam.

The International Experimental Theatre Festival provides opportunities for expertise learning, exchanges and interacting between local and international artists. It is also a chance for Vietnamese artists to promote their traditional performing arts with their distinguished artistic values to international colleagues.

Application Deadline: 30 May 2022.
Official invitations to be sent to groups selected by the Festival’s Artistic Committee: 7 July 2022.

Contact person: Mrs Ha Tu Anh (Deputy Manager of Foreign Affairs and Information Department of VSAA and Vietnam Centre ofITI).
Email: vietnamtheatrefestival@gmail.com

>>Click here to download the Application Form and >>know more about the Festival.

JOBS / MISCELLANEOUS
VICE PRESIDENT OF ARTISTIC PLANNING
The Wallis Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills California seeks a visionary and dynamic arts leader for the position of Vice President of Artistic Planning; a leader with the expertise, energy and capacity to bring that vision to fruition.
For a more detailed Position Announcement, go to https://thewallis.org/jobs.
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From Contemporary Performance Network newsletter:
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LIVE WORKS V10 (Italy) Deadline March 20, 2022
The open call LIVE WORKS includes creative residency periods for the selected projects. LIVE WORKS sees performance as a work space, and as an instrument and cultural exercise.
· Opportunities: Open call for choreographers (Zürich) Deadline – 31.03.2022
BRÜCKEREI is a 2-week mentored choreographic development platform taking place at the Tanzhaus Zürich, a leading dance center in Switzerland. Three choreographers will be invited to participate.
· Opportunities: MA in Directing of Devised & Object Theatre in Prague, CZ – 2-year course 2022-2024. Deadline 25/3/2022 (Prague) Deadline – 25.3.2022
Opportunity: MA in Directing of Devised & Object Theatre in Prague, CZ – 2-year course 2022-2024. Deadline 25/3/2022 Where: Prague When: 2022-2024 Deadline: 25.3.2022 Online Application.
· Opportunities: Call for Submissions Teatri Riflessi International Festival of Short Plays (Italy) Deadline – 25 March 2022
Teatri Riflessi. International Festival of Short Plays is a festival centred on a competition of short plays, without distinction of genres: theatre, dance, performance, music, circus, installations….
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