Theatertreffen Berlin

International Forum 2025

Theatertreffen in Berlin is considered to be the most important presentation platform of German-language theatre. Beside the ten remarkable productions from the German-language region, selected by ajury of critics, Theatertreffen has invited aspiring artists from around the world since 1965 to take part in the International Forum, a 17-day scholarship programme. Applications for a scholarship to the International Forum 2025 are now open. 

Apply by December 5th for scholarhip to attend

This Open Call for the International Forum is addressed at artists at the beginning of their artistic practice who have already gathered some initial professional experience. They may be from all sectors of the performing arts, especially from the fields of directing, acting, set and costume design, dramaturgy, text production, music, video, performance, media, choreography, production management and theatre education.

Applicants should

  • have around five years of artistic professional experience in the above mentioned fields and be between around 25 to 35 years of age. The decisive factor is the point reached within the person’s creative development. Age is a guide line, not an exclusion criterion.
  • have good or very good English language skills. The common working language is English.

Applicants are expected to

  • be available to participate over the entire period of the International Forum (2 – 18 May 2025) as well as in the online meetings in the run-up to the festival
  • be committed to contribute in the International Forum’s entire programme
  • be interested and contribute actively to the programme of Theatertreffen

Interested?

You'll find more information and the opportunity to apply on the Theatertreffen website.
 

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