Program Overview
The Macao Cultural Centre under the Cultural Affairs Bureau has been organizing various overseas art exchange programs to provide more opportunities for learning and exchange with professional artists from different regions. This year, in collaboration with the Shanghai Theatre Arts Centre, a national-level professional theatre company, it launches the Shanghai Residency Art Exchange Program: 'Twin City Story'. This program is designed for directors, playwrights, and actors, offering a unique chance to exchange and learn with a professional Shanghai theatre troupe.
Program Theme & Structure
- Theme: 'Twin City Story', which narrates stories from Macao and Shanghai.
- Final Work: A two-act play that interconnects these two stories.
- Process: The program will begin with a selection workshop in Macao in late October 2016, followed by an open audition.
- Roles: Selected Macao-based playwrights, directors, and actors will collaborate with Shanghai artists.
- Residency: Selected directors will receive funding for a residency in Shanghai from February to March 2017 to co-create and rehearse the 'Shanghai Story' segment with local playwrights and actors.
- Macao Segment: The 'Macao Story' will be created and performed by the selected Macao playwrights and actors, directed by a Shanghai director.
- Premiere: The complete work will have its premiere in Macao in early April 2017.
About Shanghai Theatre Arts Centre
Founded in 1995, the Shanghai Theatre Arts Centre is one of China's most顶尖 (top-tier) and comprehensive drama centers, and Shanghai's only national-level theatre for spoken drama performance.
- It boasts a large pool of top-tier, experienced professionals like playwrights Yu Rongjun, Tian Shui, and Zhao Lian.
- It produces and hosts over 600 performances of various types annually.
- It frequently tours within mainland China and has won major theatre awards such as the Plum Blossom Award, Golden Lion Award, and Magnolia Award.
- This exchange represents an extremely rare opportunity for Macao's local theatre practitioners.
Application Details
- Eligibility: Macao residents aged 18 or above with relevant experience.
- Application Deadline: October 18, 2016.
- How to Apply: Download the application form and details from www.ccm.gov.mo.
- Enquiries: Call (853) 2870 0699 or visit the Macao Cultural Centre website.
