This program invites persons from Germany and France, aged 18 to 30, for a 14-day residency, cultural exchange and performative research.
Where: Eltville, Germany
When: 10th–24th August 2025
Deadline for applications: first-come, first-served
We look for participants from Hesse (Germany) and from Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France) in the age between 18 and 30 for Performance Summer Laboratory 2025. It is a cultural exchange initiative centered around performance research and exploration. The project covers the costs of participation, including accommodation, meals, and workshops, with the exception of a 200-euro registration fee. Travel expenses of the French participants will be supported by the project.
This program welcomes young artists from Germany and France in the field of dance, performance, theater, music and the like. Young professionals, performing arts students as well as passionate individuals from other backgrounds with dedicated interest can apply. The seats are limited to ten.
Performance Summer Laboratory is part of the partnership program between Hesse and Nouvelle-Aquitaine, organised by interdisciplinary theater initiative T-LAP (Frankfurt, Germany). The project is supported by the Hessian Ministry for Science and the Arts and the Franco-German Youth Office, among others.
How to apply:
Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis until all seats are filled. Upon submission, applicants will receive a confirmation and may be invited to an online interview.
Please send us your application as a single PDF file containing the following information:
– Full name, age, city of residence, phone number, and email address
– CV
– Letter of motivation (approximately one to two pages)
Costs for participants: 200€
Contact details: applicationsummerlab@gmail.com (Jungyeon Kim & Ferenc Kréti)
For published opportunities, please visit https://www.jungyeonkim.com/projekte/performance-summer-laboratory/
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