Call for Applications from Canadian Directors in Theatre for Young Audiences

DIRECTORS IN TYA – An International Exchange

Every two years, ASSITEJ Germany organizes the International Directors’ Seminar for Children’s and Youth Theatre, which has been known as “DIRECTORS IN TYA – An International Exchange” since 2018.

The next edition of DIRECTORS IN TYA will take place from June 22 - 29, 2025, at the FUNDUS THEATER | Forschungstheater in Hamburg.

Topic: Reassembling the world: Intergenerational and international alliances in TYA

About Directors in TYA - An International Exchange

A full week is dedicated to an exchange about directing in the performing arts for young audiences. You can meet other directors from all over the world, share your ideas, learn from other professionals and experience TYA in Germany. About 25 directors from all over the world will come to Hamburg. More information is available here.

ASSITEJ Germany and FUNDUS THEATER will cover the costs for accommodation, catering, theatre tickets and leisure activities for all participants. In general, we will assume that travel costs will be paid either by the participants themselves or by their respective national centre of ASSITEJ. Please note that the working language of the seminar is English. 

How to apply:

ASSITEJ Canada will nominate one director from Canadian applicants to participate in DIRECTORS IN TYA – An International Exchange in Hamburg. A committee drawn from the board of ASSITEJ Canada will review applications. Please submit the following materials via email to Monica Dufault, President, ASSITEJ Canada: monica@carouselplayers.com 

1. A concise CV of your directing experience with current contact information

2. A letter of motivation addressing the following topic (max 500 words) 

Reassembling the world: Intergenerational and international alliances in TYA

How can artistic practices connect audiences from around the world? What message would the children from your local community send to a group of adult artists? How can our audiences share our connections and benefit from them? How can intergenerational and international alliances inspire our TYA practice? How can TYA reassemble the world – one project at a time?

Canadian Directors Application Deadline - August 30, 2024 

Questions: Please contact Monica Dufault at monica@carouselplayers.com if you have any questions about the application process.