Conference in Prague

The conference goals is to make the students involved in the project meet personally and discuss their ideas about regional cooperation. It includes presentations, and workshop like discussions. It also serves as a methodologic feedback on the short videos the students prepare. TBC

The Artistic Off-Program (The Open Air Stage with the Opening Ceremony, Evening Cultural Program)

The Open Air Stage (OAS) is the biggest event of the whole festival and it is connected to the Opening Ceremony. The OAS will take place in a public open space in the very center of the city and is free of charge to the public. Therefore, it serves as a promotional tool for the festival to the wider public who can enjoy there music production exclusively from V4 performers and bands. The opening speeches by the dean and festival president will be part of the ceremony. Evening cultural program also featuring bands and DJs exclusively from the V4 cultural sphere will help to create an informal space for visitors to reflect on their experiences and network with others. Each of parties will be accompanied by different theme and dramaturgy. www.encounter.cz

The Main Festival Program and the Closing Ceremony

The main program is the backbone of the festival. It consists of performances presented by up to 10 attending schools from all corners of the theatre world. The Selection Committee selects from the pool of submitted art schools. Every year, the aim is to create a platform for sharing innovative theatre techniques and practices. But on top of that, the individual performances should stimulate discussions for which festival tries to secure as safe an environment as possible in which visitors feel free to debate and reflect. The Closing Ceremony includes awarding of participants by the festival jury and the Festival Director. www.encounter.cz