Professional networks bring together theatre companies, organisations or persons across cultural, linguistic, national and other divides, because of a shared interest or need related to the field of theatre for children and young people. In professional networks, membership is often specific to a particular area of specialisation in the field.
Professional networks may include, for example, networks of actors, directors, scenographers, playwrights, researchers or arts critics in theatre for children and young people. Networks may also grow up around a theme or idea, for example, dance theatre for young audience, theatre for the early years, inclusive theatre across all abilities, theatre in schools. ASSITEJ actively encourages the formation of artistic networks to support activities in the field of theatre for children and young people.
Write Local. Play Global
It’s an online meeting place for people interested in work written for young audiences. Think of it as a virtual café where you can read about, make contact and catch up with people from around the world. You can find out about exciting new work, how writers approach their craft and about organizations that support and develop the work of writers.It’s a community that wants to hear from you when:
- you see a great new play
- you have a new work premiering or touring
- you want to discuss an issue or ask a question about writing for young audiences
- you or a colleague wins an award for writing (hey, everyone needs applause)
- there’s an event happening anywhere in the world supporting writers for young audiences
- you want to share information from your country or region about TYA (Theatre for Young Audiences) playwrights, and organisations and events supporting and developing their work.
Small size
Small size, the European Network for the diffusion of performing arts aimed at early childhood (0-6), provides a structure through which to meet, share expertise and exchange knowledge; to develop collaborative projects and disseminateinformation and research.
Through its networking, Small Size aims to promote an awareness of the significance of performing arts for early childhood with objectives that include increasing children’s creative potential along with the comparison of different European cultural traditions.
In addition, it aims to give value to projects and events that support the development of training and educational programmes for early years educators and artists, and for producers and artists creating productions for the early childhood audiences through widening opportunities for research and collaboration.
More details on: http://www.smallsizenetwork.org/
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International Theatre for Young Audiences Research Network
ITYARN, the International Theatre for Young Audiences Research Network, is the international research network of ASSITEJ International.
Mission: ITYARN aims to further research in theatre and performance for children and youth, through international exchanges of scholarly materials and discourse at conferences, symposia, and festivals. We believe that scholarly intercultural and interdisciplinary exchange, as well as a continued dialogue between researchers and practitioners, will contribute to a better understanding of the impact of theory on practice and practice on theory from multiple perspectives. Through the dissemination of international publications, peer reviewed and edited, ITYARN contributes to culture and knowledge by providing new insights and perspectives on the history, theory, practice, and perception of theatre and performance for children and youth, from theatre for babies to theatre for young adults.
ITYARN is an inclusive network, with no membership fees.
More details on: www.ityarn.org
IIAN
The International Inclusive Arts Network, is an online community for people who are interested in creating, learning or programming inclusive work for young audiences. We’re here to shine a light on this area of excellence and we encourage people to share their thoughts, views and, most importantly, their work under the expansive umbrella of Inclusive Arts for young people.
We want to ensure that the views of inclusion are represented from all ASSITEJ Centres around the world and in order to do this, we have created a new ‘National Champions’ Programme. We are asking each ASSITEJ country to put forward one named representative to IIAN. This can be an individual or a company, but someone who will be the main point of contact to ensure inclusion is on every national agenda. To find out more, visit this page!
The network is managed by a core group of artists and companies from around the world. The best way to get in touch is to drop us an email on:
We are here to:
- Inspire future artists
- Reach larger audiences
- Promote international connections
- Be more ambitious
- Provide a data base of companies across the globe working inclusively
The International Inclusive Arts Network wants to hear from you when:
- You want to discuss an issue or ask a question about inclusive theatre for young audiences
- You are producing a new inclusive work
- You see an inspiring new inclusive theatre show premiering or touring
- Artists winning awards or recognition for work in this area
- There’s an event happening anywhere in the world with a focus on Inclusive Arts
- You want to share information from your country or region about events supporting and developing Inclusive Arts
- You have the time and energy to help the network grow
We will share information and the latest news opportunities for artists within TYA, and profile events, organizations and people.
So, if you value Inclusive Arts, please join us. You can participate through Facebook, submit blogs, or send information via email at iianonline@mail.com.
Drop by regularly and check out what’s happening – and let us know what’s happening in your part of the world.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Very best wishes, the IIAN team
More details : https://iianonline.wordpress.com/