BIT Teatergarasjen

WORKSHOP FOR PRODUCERS

Røkeriet mezzanine at USF Verftet, Thursday 24th and Friday 25th 2013 at 10:00-17:00

International Strategy & Touring is a collaboration between BIT Teatergarasjen/METEOR 2013, Bureau Cassiopée and Proscen and is supported by Danse- og Teatersentrum (Performing Arts Hub Norway), Bergen Kommune and Fritt Ord.

Touring internationally generates a geographical, aesthetical, artistic, intellectual and professional mobility. It is challenging for the artistic work (how the show will be considered in another cultural context) but also in terms of administration, production and technical aspects. This mobility is already in process during all the steps which are taking place before the touring itself.

In order to be able to tour internationally, it is important to think outside the box, take a step back, to define the relevant strategies, realistic goals and implement the resources, while leveraging all the external elements. Indeed, many parameters have to be taken into account.

The second workshop about “International strategy and touring” will offer the opportunity to work in depth on defining and implementing international development. It aims to give to the participants the possibility to work on their own international strategy and on its implementation.

The workshop is providing a reflection space, with an individual approach, connected to the situation of each participant. It will also provide inputs in terms of methodologies, tools and resources.

The workshop will be the opportunity to increase the knowledge about international networks, international contexts & markets and sharing good practices. It will allow to meet peers, share experience and start networking in an international context.

Aiming to increase both the “hard skills” (communication tools, planning tools) as well as the “soft skills” (behavioural competencies, such as strategic thinking, communication skills), this session will combine workshops, sharing of experience, case studies of each participant and courses.

SPEAKERS :

Anne-Cécile Sibué-Birkeland is based in Paris (France) and Bergen (Norway), and has been working as a producer/manager for the past 15 years - working internationally with international artists. In 2004, she created Bureau Cassiopée, a producing office based in Paris, which is responsible for the administration, production and distribution of several dance & theatre companies and is composed of a team of 6 people. In 2013, she has established Cassiopée Office in Bergen. In the frame of these two organisations, she is in charge of the teaching, training, mentorship and consulting activities.

Alix Sarrade is a French producer & distribution manager. After graduating in economics & management in the cultural field, she worked at Bureau Cassiopee for 5 years for the administration of Gisèle Vienne and Herman Diephuis' companies. She is now working for the international distribution and production of Gisèle Vienne's company in Alma Office (Brussels).

PRACTICAL INFORMATION:

Seminar fee : 450 NOK (approx. €55) incl. lunch, coffee, tea

Participants have to attend the 2 days of workshop, located at USF Verftet, Røkeriet Mezzanine.

The workshop will be conducted in English.

Profile of the participants :

Norwegian & international producers, directors of production, project managers, touring/distribution managers, working in companies, venues or festivals, who are willing to develop an international touring strategy or are currently doing it. Experience of touring nationally is required.

The workshop is open for both the participants of the first seminar in this series (International strategy and touring #1) that took place at Oktoberdans 2012 and for newcomers.

Deadline for applying: October 10th 2013 by e-mail to karoline@bit-teatergarasjen.no.

Send a short text explaining your motivation and why it’s relevant for you to attend this workshop.