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| − | + | [[ASSITEJ]] is the acronym for '''[[International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People]]''' | |
| − | + | (The acronym is based on the French version of the name ([[Association International du Theatre pour l´Enfance et la Jeunesse]]). | |
| + | =The international association= | ||
| + | [[ASSITEJ]] is dedicated to artistic, cultural political and educational efforts and no decision, action or statement of the Association shall be based on nationality, political conviction, cultural identity, ethnicity, or religion. It promotes international exchange of knowledge and practice in theatre in order to increase creative co-operation and to deepen mutual understanding between all persons involved in the performing arts for young audiences. | ||
| − | = | + | The Constitution for the association was approved by the General Assembly of [[ASSITEJ]] in Malmø, Sweden, May 24, 2011. |
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| + | = [[ASSITEJ South Africa]] = | ||
| + | (Also written [[ASSITEJ SA]]) | ||
The local branch works to promote international awareness of South African theatre for children and young people, through networking, organising exchanges, touring performances, and by facilitating contacts. Members are given access to a global network of information about festivals, performances, courses and seminars all over the world, with the potential to participate in these activities. | The local branch works to promote international awareness of South African theatre for children and young people, through networking, organising exchanges, touring performances, and by facilitating contacts. Members are given access to a global network of information about festivals, performances, courses and seminars all over the world, with the potential to participate in these activities. | ||
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| + | Members include: actors, musicians, dancers, directors, choreographers, theatre educators, stage designers and dramatists, as well as theatre companies, organisations and institutions, critics and cultural journalists, cultural officers, amateur drama groups, organizers, societies and other networks. | ||
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| + | The South African branch has a number of projects, including: | ||
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| + | == The [[ASSITEJ Newsletter]] == | ||
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| + | Sent to all [[ASSITEJ]] members it contains information on all aspects of theatre for young people, nationally and internationally. | ||
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| + | == [[Theatre4Youth]] == | ||
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| + | Described as an "Interactive Theatre and Education Catalogue", it is a website that allows South African schools to book shows for their pupils, and conversely is a facility to allow producing companies to arrange and produce shows at schools. | ||
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| + | = Sources = | ||
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| + | http://www.assitej.org.za/wmenu.php | ||
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| + | Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
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| + | = Return to = | ||
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| + | Return to [[South_African_Theatre/Venues|South African Theatre Venues, Companies, Societies, etc ]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[The ESAT Entries]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[Main Page]] | ||
Latest revision as of 07:19, 2 October 2024
ASSITEJ is the acronym for International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People
(The acronym is based on the French version of the name (Association International du Theatre pour l´Enfance et la Jeunesse).
Contents
The international association
ASSITEJ is dedicated to artistic, cultural political and educational efforts and no decision, action or statement of the Association shall be based on nationality, political conviction, cultural identity, ethnicity, or religion. It promotes international exchange of knowledge and practice in theatre in order to increase creative co-operation and to deepen mutual understanding between all persons involved in the performing arts for young audiences.
The Constitution for the association was approved by the General Assembly of ASSITEJ in Malmø, Sweden, May 24, 2011.
ASSITEJ South Africa
(Also written ASSITEJ SA)
The local branch works to promote international awareness of South African theatre for children and young people, through networking, organising exchanges, touring performances, and by facilitating contacts. Members are given access to a global network of information about festivals, performances, courses and seminars all over the world, with the potential to participate in these activities.
Members include: actors, musicians, dancers, directors, choreographers, theatre educators, stage designers and dramatists, as well as theatre companies, organisations and institutions, critics and cultural journalists, cultural officers, amateur drama groups, organizers, societies and other networks.
The South African branch has a number of projects, including:
The ASSITEJ Newsletter
Sent to all ASSITEJ members it contains information on all aspects of theatre for young people, nationally and internationally.
Theatre4Youth
Described as an "Interactive Theatre and Education Catalogue", it is a website that allows South African schools to book shows for their pupils, and conversely is a facility to allow producing companies to arrange and produce shows at schools.
Sources
http://www.assitej.org.za/wmenu.php
Go to ESAT Bibliography
Return to
Return to South African Theatre Venues, Companies, Societies, etc
Return to The ESAT Entries
Return to Main Page
