Budva The City of Theatre is pleased to announce an open invitation aimed at young artists inviting them to submit their applications for participation in music and stage production to be implemented under the project ‘Theatres for the Development of Tourism in Europe’ co-financed by the EU Program CBC Italy Albania-Montenegro. The selected candidates will have the opportunity to work on the preparation of small productions through the experience of theatre laboratories, which will premiere during the planned Budva Theatre Festival in September this year.

Theatre labs aim to create new music-stage or theatre co-productions by artists from Italy, Albania and Montenegro, which will be attractive to locals as well as tourists. In accordance with the context analysis and needs analysis conducted within the framework of the project – Budva City Theatre will give priority to the opera and stage form that is missing in the cultural programs of the city.

Who can apply?

The call for applications is open to all individuals and groups of artists living in Italy (Region of Pula) / Albania and Montenegro, namely: DIRECTORS, SCENOGRAPHERS, DRAMATURES, INSTRUMENTALISTS AND SINGERS. In addition to individuals, the invitation to apply is also open to groups of artists who need to define a team leader who will submit the application on behalf of the collective. Accordingly, the application should include the names of all artists involved in the program as well as their individual CVs.

An individual application should include the artist’s first and last name along with the biography. In addition to the biography, a recording of at least 1 solo composition or 1 accompaniment of an opera singer, or a combination of both, must be enclosed for the pianist and instrumentalist. Singers need a video recording of at least 1 contrasting composition of a performance with a piano or orchestra. Audio recordings are not acceptable.

Team applications should have a clearly defined concept and theme for the production.

The project has provided participation for up to 30 artists and members of the author team.

Application conditions:

  • The artwork must be in line with the general theme of the call – theatre forms as tourist products in the cross-border region.
  • All art forms must be ready for performance or exhibit in September 2019. Forms that are ready to be performed earlier are also welcome.

Logistic support:

In accordance with the proposition related to the implementation of the activities of the TOURNEE project, Budva City Theatre will provide logistical support to the selected artists in organizing their artistic presentation within the ‘Festival’.

How to apply?

Please send the completed Artist Application Form and Resume Application Form no later than Friday, July 19, 2019 at 3pm to: tourneeproject@gmail.com and gradteatar@t-com.me