Applications open for New Backstage Project (Vietnam)

New Backstage invites proposals from any individual or group of creative practitioners: Professional artists, students, beginners, and explorers who want to professionalize their careers are all welcome to submit their theater/performance ideas.

Once selected, the ideas will go into a minimum of a two-month-long production run backed by XplusX Studio, the Goethe-Institut Hanoi and Manzi, culminating in a series of public performances at Manzi for Hanoi’s local audience.

TÂN HẬU TRƯỜNG (NEW BACKSTAGE) is a theatre project initiated and curated by XplusX Studio, organized by the Goethe-Institut Hanoi and Manzi Art Space.

Objectives

• ACCOMPANY individuals and groups of practitioners, encouraging them to realize their ideas into diverse performances with no limitation of genres or methods (it can be an adaptation, an original script or experimental stage)
• ASSIST the participants during production process, equip them with expert consultation, technical, logistical & financial support, and provide aids throughout the management and organization of the performance events
• ACTIVATE a fresh, less formal presentation of theatre & performing art, challenging it outside the confined space of official opera house or drama theater, and making this art accessible and relatable for public audience
• PROMOTE theatre arts in cultural and contemporary art scene of Hanoi
• BUILD a sustainable community of audiences and theatre practitioners who engage, dialogue and support each other
• ESTABLISH the role of theater as a responsive, reflective instrument for social dialogues and the creation of an inclusive art environment

Benefits

• Logistics support from manzi
  • Manzi provides venues and supports part of the facilities for the selected proposal during the production process and performing events;
  • Manzi provides assistance within its capabilities to meet the technical and human resources requirements;
  • Manzi is responsible for all the promotion & communications campaigns and organization of public events
• Technical & expertise support from xplusx studio
  • In the role of an accompanist, XplusX Studio provides consultation (as non-interfering guidelines) throughout the whole production process, assisting in finalizing the script, casting, staging, sound & lighting design, etc.
  • XplusX Studio also supports the participants with their networks and helps them connect with local artists, creative communities, practitioners and researchers in diverse related disciplines such as literature, history, performing arts, sound art,…
• Growth & development support from the goethe-institut hanoi
  • Throughout the production process, the Goethe-Insitut contributes to the expertise and professional training of the participants through workshop and coaching program with international partners and experts
  • The Goethe-Institut also provides development opportunities through international networking and professional overseas exchange activities
  • As a long-time collaborator, the Goethe-Institut can assist the participants and their project group/collective on strategic issues and sustainable planning for a long career path.
• Financial support
  • Each selected proposal will receive financial assistance for their production. The offered grants will be considered and decided based on the budget plan and production process
  • Performances may be ticketed, and the proceeds will be be utilized to cover the cost of administration & event organization

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants can be either an individual or a group, regardless of practice field, expertise or experience,
• Applicants must have ability to work collaboratively.
• Submitted proposal must be original and can be from either individual or a collective of creators.
• Preference will be given to ideas and proposals that include:
  • Original script writing
  • Staging designed with site-specific, context-responsive elements that are interactive with the manzi’s spaces.

For more information, visit Goethe-Institut.