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Seite 2 von 2 Date: | October 22nd to November 1st 2009
(October 22nd to 26th regional, October 27th to November 1st in Graz) | Locations: | In several Austrian cities (Vienna, Linz, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Wiener Neustadt, Klagenfurt) and in Graz, the capital city of Styria | Hosted by:
| Arge Forumtheater Österreich (Austrian Association of Forum Theatre)
InterACT Regional Organizations:
Alegria/tdu-Kärnten
art in progress (Wien)
Forumtheater Linz/art in progress (Linz)
insento (Salzburg)
spectACT (Innsbruck) | Idea: | Forum Theatre groups and professionals from Austria and all over the world will present Forum Theatre in its social, political, pedagogical, individual and aesthetic dimensions through performances, workshops and panel discussions over a ten day period.The festival is a theatrical meeting place for socially, politically, pedagogically, communicatively und artistically active people, a top event full of encounter, movement, meaning, contact and admiration; emotional and dedicated; intellectual and pleasurable, encouraging and heartening, critical and fun, oppressive and liberating; with development, creativity, timeliness, impact and sustainability – an absolute highlight and international focus for the actors and the participating audiences of Forum Theatre. | Course of events: | First there are going to be regional Forum Theatre events in several Austrian regions from October 22nd to 26th 2009. Then, like on a rally, the setting will be focused on Graz on October 27th 2009. In Graz a cumulative program will be provided with daily workshops, presentation of projects, discussions, performances and internationally outstanding evening acts for five days. | Background: | The WorldForumTheatreFestival Austria 2009 stands within the tradition of Forum Theatre Festivals in Austria, which took place in 1994, 1999, 2001 and 2004 in Vienna (and partly in other regions, too). Hence there are anniversaries to celebrate.Internationally the WorldForumTheatreFestival Austria 2009 can be seen in the context of a series of the Worldwide Festivals of 1993 ("Teatro do Oprimido" in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) and 1997 ("The Ripple Effect" in Toronto, Canada).2009 has been declared the “European Year of Creativity“. Creativity means shaping the imagination and the solutions to conflicts. Forum Theatre is creativity. Augusto Boal from Brazil, founder, mentor and figure-head of Forum Theatre, was nominated as candidate for the Nobel Peace Prize – another reason to celebrate and for providing a large arena for his work. | Topics:
| On this note the events during the festival are going to cope with the following topics:
Close the Gap!: the growing chasm between „Poor“ and „Rich“ in national and worldwide contexts is an expression of the unequal access to economic, social and cultural ressources. Global Warning and Warming: may it be climate change, water, (rain-)forests, pollution or food – the world faces a multitude of ecological challenges. Women’s Power: the fight against discrimination and exclusion of women and violence against women is of central concern. Participation and Human Rights: theatre of the oppressed is part of a worldwide movement in civil society and Human Rights Initiative beyond artistic work.
| Objectives:
| Regional, national and international impulse, energy, inspiration and communication for the Forum Theatre Movement; attractions for the Austrian audience; to increase the public importance of Forum Theatre. | Networking: | In the festival concept social, cultural, political, pedagogical, educationally orientated and theatrical institutions in Austria are wanted as partners in cooperation and organization. |
| WorldForumTheatreFestival | Austria 2009 | First Announcement and Invitation
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Who:
| The WorldForumTheatreFestival Austria 2009 is making an appeal to all Forum Theatre groups and producers, experts and activists all over the world. All are cordially invited to apply for participation in the festival program in Graz and in involved regions: Forum Theatre groups with a performance Groups or individuals with a presentation Individuals/Organizations with participation in organization, content or scientifically Lecturers/Instructors to hold theatre workshops Experts to take charge of discussion groups and fora Etc.
| How: | Please send letters of interest, requests for further information, and initial contact to: Arge Forumtheater Österreich & InterACT Festival Office: InterACT
Neubaugasse 94/4, 8020 Graz,
Österreich/Austria Tel.+Fax +43-316-720935
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