Interkunst e.V. (Berlin) is looking for young performing artists from all corners of the world for their upcoming theatre and music tour "INSTANT ACTS against violence and racism". The project lasts around 7 week from the beginning of September 2011. We are looking for both, individuals and groups of 2 max 3 persons (age between 17 and 30) who are active in theatre, dance, music, circus, x-sport etc. We want to create an international ensemble of 20 talented and creative people who are open for new experiences. The artists will come from different cultural backgrounds and represent various types of performance art. Together we strive to make audiences aware of the different faces of violence and racism. Through interactive workshops and a high quality performance the project aims to motivate young people to lead active and creative lives. “INSTANT ACTS” works effectively against prejudices, violence and racism.

Invited artists are requested to bring pre-prepared short performances for the project (max 10 min), based on their personal experiences and ideas concerning the subject matter (against violence and racism). During the short rehearsal process prior to the tour, we will work together as a group to create original pieces as well. With the help of an artistic director, all the elements will then be brought together to create one professional touring show (75 min). Once on tour the artists will lead theatre, dance. music (etc.) workshops for local youths. The morning workshops will be followed by an afternoon performance. We will present our project in schools, theatres, churches, youth/cultural-centres and prisons. Lodging, catering, transport and a salary are provided for every artist.

The application should include following information:

1. Personal data: name, date of birth, nationality, picture

2. Your artistic history and experiences, preferably with demo tape / link

3. Description of your capability to lead a workshop with young people

4. Motivation to take part in this project.

Please send your application ASAP, latest until May 29. 2011 by email or post (below). Selected applicants will be asked to prepare a short presentation for the project:

Instant

The international youth theatre project "INSTANT ACTS against Violence and Racism" gets public support for various municipalities, districts and ministries of the federal states of Germany. The project has already been carried out more then 500 times in Germany and other countries in Europe.

Contact:

Interkunst e.V.
Postfach 620362
10793 Berlin
Phone: +49 30 7814001
Fax: +49 30 7814002
instantacts@interkunst.de
www.interkunst.de